7 THINGS WORTH KNOWING / 23 September 2026

Little Discoveries

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

Massimo Vignelli: a map does not need to say everything

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His subway map turns a network into a diagram: connections become clearer, while real walking distances need a different drawing.

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Asking for help is ordinary. The crucial difference is recognising that the other person has choices and purposes of their own.

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Sticky droplets sparkle on the leaves: this plant gains nutrients by catching small animals, using specialised leaves rather than a mouth.

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An elongated pupil and rotating eyes help goats watch the ground, including when they lower their heads to feed.

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From Latin fenestra to everyday Italian: one word can describe an opening, its fittings and an imaginative point of view.

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Tempering guides crystal formation in cocoa butter: melting chocolate and simply letting it cool do not always produce the same result.

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Across communities in Mexico and Spain, ceramics tell a story of skills passed on in workshops, as well as objects worth displaying.

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