The evolution of sunglasses from science to style (and back again)
The technology behind shades has changed over the centuries. From Inuit snow goggles to aviators to polarized sunglasses.
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The 'Conclave' Umbrella Scene Explained: Pray for Rain
One of my favorite movies last year was Conclave. Sure, it could be because I spent 12 years in Catholic School, or it could be because Ed Berger made a crackling thriller that has lots of catty ...
The Netherlands has a record crop of new millers to keep the windmill sails spinning
The age-old craft of using windmills to to drain lowlands, saw lumber or grind grain is enjoying a renaissance in the ...
Cold, cold — and it all ‘feels like’ a bunch of hot air
Humans cannot feel a temperature in degrees; it’s cold, or colder, or dang cold," Ron Way writes. (Brian Peterson/The ...
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The 1951 Refugee Convention
It also defines a refugee’s obligations to host countries and specifies certain categories of people, such as war criminals, who do not qualify for refugee status. In addition, it details the legal ...