Magazine
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The Unwanted Shelter Dog Who Found His Way to Westminster
A strange thing happened a few years ago when Christine Longnecker, who teaches horseback riding in and around Erie County,…
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What’s More Fun Than Poking Fun at Fashion?
A jewelry brand’s ad campaign has generated buzz for skewering the industry in videos featuring models, editors and, now, Susan…
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The Chevy Malibu Was So Uncool It Was Cool
An unassuming car had a surprisingly large cultural footprint.
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She Wanted to Help Strangers. Would They Take Her Up on It?
Bianca Giaever wasn’t feeling very helpful in her daily life, so she tried to do small favors for passers-by in…
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Sweet Treats That Are Also Mind Tricks
The long history of — and current appetite for — trompe l’oeil confections.
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Office Wear That’s Ready for After Hours
Classic men’s suiting makes a fun pairing with sporty separates.
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Scarlett Johansson Shares Her Beauty Regimen
Plus: a new hotel in Oxford, England, door knobs with personality and more recommendations.
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How a Mechanical Songbird Takes Flight
These days, most special effects are created on computers. But in the 18th and 19th centuries, the automaton — an…
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In Mexico, a House That Returns to the Well
This article is part of our Design special section about water as a source of creativity. Years of abnormally low…
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The C.E.O.s Who Just Won’t Quit
In September 2013, in a darkened auditorium, Microsoft’s chief executive, Steve Ballmer, faced a roaring crowd of his employees. “You…