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The John Lewis Christmas ad is so relatable it hurts

By Georgia Coggan published

Human connection in the midst of AI noise.

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A black-and-white still from an animated cartoon shows Betty Boop standing on a bed, looking down at Pudgy (a dog character) who is dressed as a waiter and presenting a platter with a roasted bird.

I can't believe all these pop-culture icons come out of copyright in 2026

By Tom May published

It's exciting times for creators, but beware the legal traps...

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IKEA ads

Ikea hits us in the feels with heartfelt new ads

By Natalie Fear published

They prove minimalist design can have a big impact.

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Tamiya RC deal

As an '80s kid I wanted a Tamiya RC, and now they're cheaper than you’d think

By Ian Dean published

I'd draw these as a kid; now I can own one.

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An abstract, brightly colored mural covers the ground floor and second level of a curved, beige-colored building, featuring geometric shapes, cloud forms, and stylized faces.

I tried the colour walking craze for myself, and the results took me by surprise

By Tom May published

This simple practice gave my brain the reset it needed.

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Kanizsa optical illusions

Iconic optical illusion secret was just revealed (thanks to mice and lasers)

By Natalie Fear published

Sometimes our brains are too clever for their own good.

Optical Illusions

Warning: Don't stare at this optical illusion for too long

By Georgia Coggan published

Unless you actively want a headache.

Optical Illusions
Optical illusion from schevianne21 via Reddit

This perplexing optical illusion proves the power of colour theory

By Natalie Fear published

Colour induction always blows my mind.

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cricut maker 3 bundle

Run – this might be the best Cricut deal I've ever seen

By Beth Nicholls published

The Maker 3 Mega Bundle is 66% off for Prime Day at only £249.

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These awesome Cricut Prime Day deals are already live

By Rosie Hilder last updated

The bundle offer on the Maker 4 is probably the most tempting of the early deals.

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