7 THINGS WORTH KNOWING / 30 September 2026

Little Discoveries

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

Sori Yanagi: two curves can become a stool

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The Butterfly Stool invites us to follow the wood from seat to floor: one shape can do more than one job.

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Before deciding what to do, it matters what we notice in other people: even a familiar judgement can be reconsidered.

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A flat shape can fool the eye: this cactus helps us separate what a plant part looks like from its botanical name.

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In the desert, this small fox’s large ears help it find food and release heat. An unusual shape can have several uses.

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The Italian word matita preserves a link to hematite. Its history is a different question from what a modern pencil contains.

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Cabbage pigments can look different as acidity changes: a kitchen discovery to observe without confusing a colour clue with an exact measurement.

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Wax can protect part of a cloth from dye. In Indonesia, this technique brings together skill, context and the passing on of knowledge.

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