7 THINGS WORTH KNOWING / 4 October 2026

Little Discoveries

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

Eva Zeisel: two objects keeping each other company

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Eva Zeisel's ceramics show how different forms can relate to each other: design also involves the space between objects.

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Abduction proposes a possible explanation for a surprising fact. Peirce helps us distinguish that first idea from testing it.

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The most striking parts of Euphorbia pulcherrima are modified leaves: to find its flowers, look closely at the centre.

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The Arctic’s most famous tusk grows from the upper jaw: its anatomy is clear, while its functions raise further questions.

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From Greek to Italian, criterio connects judgement with a rule: stating that rule helps explain how we reach a choice.

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Bacteria produce the gas, while tiny cavities help collect it: two different roles explain the eyes in the cheese.

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In Buenos Aires, brushes, scrolls and colours connect a craft once used on carts with new surfaces and generations of artists.

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