Ceramics

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Ceramics can be stronger than steel, but only when compressed. They are significantly weaker under tension. elaborate share

Ephemera

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Ephemera, in entomology, refers to mayflies, whose adult stage is famously incredibly short-lived, often lasting only a few hours to a day. elaborate share

Cartoon Drawing

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The popular "squash and stretch" animation technique, used to give cartoon characters a sense of weight and flexibility, was pioneered by Walt Disney's animators. elaborate share

Generative Art

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Some generative art pieces are created using algorithms that evolve over time, meaning the artwork itself changes and adapts based on user interaction or pre-programmed parameters. elaborate share

Japanese Calligraphy

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The ink used in Japanese calligraphy, Sumi ink, is traditionally made by grinding ink sticks of soot and glue on an inkstone. elaborate share

Salvador Dalí

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Salvador Dalí famously claimed to have a phobia of grasshoppers. elaborate share