5 THINGS WORTH KNOWING / 14 September 2026

Little Discoveries

Design · Philosophy · Plants · Curiosities · Words. 5 discoveries in this edition.

Alvar Aalto, a bend that makes room

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Stool 60 turns a bent wooden leg into a simple, stackable system designed to fit everyday life.

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For the philosopher, education should develop independence and judgement: girls and boys ought to learn together at school.

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Those round leaves have an unusual attachment: each stalk joins near the centre of the leaf’s lower surface.

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The female produces the eggs, but the male carries them in a brood pouch and gives birth to the young.

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From the things that amaze us to our reaction: one Italian word holds both sides of a surprising encounter.

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