7 THINGS WORTH KNOWING / 11 October 2026

Little Discoveries

Design · Philosophy · Plants · Curiosities · Words · Food · Cultures & peoples. 7 discoveries in this edition.

Marcel Breuer: an armchair drawn in the air

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The B3 chair brings metal tubing into the living room: its empty spaces reveal a design decision.

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In an 1841 essay, Emerson challenges conformity: trusting your own mind requires more thought than repeating an encouraging slogan.

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Thick leaves and branching stems explain its appearance; growing it well starts with light and attention to the soil.

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Male calls come from specialised membranes. Wings take part in other exchanges that should not be confused with that song.

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The Italian word preserves a Roman garment. Its origin explains the name, without guaranteeing the qualities of the person wearing it.

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Both come from Camellia sinensis. Transformations guided during processing help create the different results.

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Reverse appliqué creates images through layers of cloth. Understanding them also means remembering the garment and its makers.

Original writing and illustrations made with AI assistance. Each discovery includes its sources. Our editorial method