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Word of the Day

Tipple (v./n., TIP-ull)

To drink alcohol, especially as a habit, or an alcoholic drink. Also a machine or place for loading and unloading railroad cars. Please do not do the two things together.

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Link of the Day

The art of making a tapestry

This video from the Getty Museum is a great overview of how tapestries are made. It is as time-intensive as you think:

That is an impressive level of dedication. It's also curious how much this process really hasn't changed from its roots. Most of these steps are manual, most involve a few people. There's little new machinery or technology added to the process. Perhaps the process has been perfected? Either way, a stunning amount of effort for something that good.

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