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It’s easy to forget that the chair you’re sitting on is part of a constantly evolving design process that extends back pretty much to the start of human existence. Since early man first needed a place to sit (or a shelf to store his rocks), furniture design has been a necessary part of life. It wasn’t exactly IKEA, but archaeological research actually shows mankind was creating cupboards, dressers, shelves and seats, all the way back in the eighth century BC.

When I was in my twenties, I went often to the Strand Bookstore, less to buy books than to discover them: the hardcover by an author I’d read about but never read; the tattered, out-of-print paperback that had been mentioned, obscurely, somewhere.

The Millionaire’s Message: Read in an Hour. Reap for Life. “Start using the life-changing ideas in this great little book to build a better life for yourself and your family — you’ll be glad you did. Remember, life is tremendous when you seize a good opportunity and make the most of it.” —Charlie “Tremendous” Jones

The human body is an amazing machine that needs to be looked after and treated with care. For this reason, it is very important to listen to what your body says and recognize the signals it might be sending you. Here are 10 signs you shouldn’t ignore, because they may be telling you that you are not as healthy as you think.

Why Blinky the red ghost is the most dangerous in the game of Pac-Man...

It is believed to be the oldest writing system known to man to date. The cuneiform writing can be found on numerous clay and stone tablets and originated in ancient Mesopotamia. The name Cuneiform, comes from the Latin word cuneus for ‘wedge’ owing to the wedge-shaped style of writing and most likely came into the English language probably from Old French: cunéiforme. Cuneiform writing was completely replaced by alphabetic writing in the course of the Roman era.

Brothers Fred and Mark Hajjar own a clothing company. And it’s pretty successful, generating about $3.5 million in revenue last year. So it’s reasonable to think they’d know something about fashion.

There is a special art to choosing the perfect word for a situation, particularly in the workplace.

“I think we dream so we don’t have to be apart so long. If we’re in each other’s dreams, we can be together all the time.”

The short audio below answers your 20+ most popular questions, as determined by 7,000+ votes.  For those who missed it, I’ve included a bonus part 3 on how to avoid decision fatigue.

In order to help you determine what to avoid, here is a list of some of the worst advice successful entrepreneurs — such as Warren Buffett and Mark Cuban — have ever received.

“My method is different. I do not rush into actual work. When I get a new idea, I start at once building it up in my imagination, and make improvements and operate the device in my mind. When I have gone so far as to embody everything in my invention, every possible improvement I can think of, and when I see no fault anywhere, I put into concrete form the final product of my brain.”

The mind is your battleground.  It’s the place where the greatest conflict resides.  It’s where half of the things you thought were going to happen, never did happen.  But if you allow those thoughts to dwell in your mind, they will succeed in robbing you of peace, joy, and ultimately your life.

From Punk rockers in the West End to bankers in bowler hats in the City, these incredible images capture the mood of a bygone era in London during the 1970s.

Your body craves movement. It wants to get strong and get moving every single day. Those aches and pains? It's your body's way of begging you to give it the attention it needs and deserves. And it doesn't have to be a lot. Simply doing these 6 simple exercises at least a few times a week—which incorporate the basic actions of pushing, pulling, lifting, squatting, and strengthening your core—will help you keep your range of motion, strength, and energy. If you love your body, put it to work. It will thank you!

I stopped checking my email first thing in the morning several years ago after reading Tim Ferriss’ The 4-Hour Workweek. He said that one simple change would be a life-changer, and it has been for me.

Some like their chocolate chip cookies soft and chewy. Others prefer it a little crispier. No matter what your cookie preference is, a simple adjustment in ingredients will help you bake your perfect batch of chocolate chip cookies.

It’s been called the "hardest word," but some women seem to use the word "sorry" as everything from a way to interject their thoughts into a conversation to a way of prefacing any request for help.

You already know the common strategies for saving money: Automatically set aside a portion of your paycheck, stick to a budget, plan your purchases, and so on. But there are also simple (if surprising) psychology tricks that can help us save even more. Here are ten such mind hacks.

The biggest building boom in the history of astronomy is upon us. In Chile and Hawaii and in space, astronomers are getting powerful telescopes that dwarf the current state-of-the-art instruments. When the mountain blasting and the mirror polishing are all done, we will have the clearest and most detailed views of outer space ever.

How to avoid the ultimate punishment.

Are you one of those people who are convinced they have to put in more hours to make more money? That was my belief, too, until I started surrounding myself with successful entrepreneurs who have put systems in place so their businesses will thrive with or without them.

Classical piano pieces by such composers as Beethoven, Mozart and Chopin likely sounded much different when the masters first performed those works than they do today. Pianos themselves have changed considerably — but so, too, has technique.

Lists are the best. Whether it’s simply the day’s tasks and the weekly groceries, a friend’s book recommendations or the pros and cons of a life changing decision, the act of taking a clean sheet of paper and noting things down is always head clearing and enlightening. But mainly just for you – it takes a certain expertise to write a list that is fascinating for others. Thankfully Tom Ford is a man with expertise, and there is surely no one better qualified than he – the doyen of style – to opine on the essentials of what every man needs.

If your career plan is to become a hedge fund trader or play some other role in the financial services business, you probably need an MBA just as the price of admission. If that's you, don't bother reading this post.

What material did they cut out of Harry Potter? And which manuscript was delivered in a plastic bag?

There are many safe ways to detox. It’s not always which herbal product you choose, it’s the understanding of how to utilize cleansing to better your health and well-being. As important is the motivation for doing a detox program, how long and how often the cleansing program occurs.

Sherlock Holmes is one of the most famous example of brilliant memory. And his talkings about the mysterious mental space, coat flapping, opening doors and yanking out crucial bits of arcane information isn’t something fictional. This mental space he’s talking about is called memory palace, also known as The Method of Loci.

From the new edition of Make the Most of Your Time on Earth, we’ve picked 50 absolutely unforgettable things to do before you die. These are experiences you’ll rush to tell your friends and family about, and will always remember yourself. It’s time to start ticking things off your bucket list…

The Amalfi Coast is no stranger to visitors. But those seeking a more secluded getaway should consider Monastero Santa Rosa, a former 17th-century convent turned blissful resort, blessed with five-star service and views of Italy’s Tyrrhenian Sea.

At 10:56 p.m. EDT, American astronaut Neil Armstrong, 240,000 miles from Earth, speaks these words to more than a billion people listening at home: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Stepping off the lunar landing module Eagle, Armstrong became the first human to walk on the surface of the moon.

I think this is the most impressive video that Man At Arms has ever done, and that’s saying a lot since they’ve recreated all the coolest weapons from TV shows and movies in real life. But there’s something ridiculous impressive about making a katana (stylized like the one from Kill Bill) the traditional old school Japanese way.

In July 1648, during the final clashes of the Thirty Years’ War, the Swedish army looted the city of Prague. Among the treasures they stole and brought with them when they returned home was a book called Codex Gigas. Not only is Codex Gigas famous for being the largest medieval book in the world, but because of its contents, it is also known as The Devil’s Bible.

Because VCs deploy large amounts of capital and expect significant returns, the process of raising money from these so called institutional investors is far from trivial. At Techstars, we spend time with the companies talking about raising money, and in this post I'll discuss some of the things you need to know if you are looking to raise venture capital.

Let us know which of the pictures you think wouldn’t be out of place in a fairy tale, and as always, feel free to submit your own examples from your own travels in Norway.

I first quit sugar back in January 2011 because of my autoimmune (AI) disease. I have Hashimoto's, and a big part of why I've stuck to the sugar-free program is that it's made such a dramatic difference to both my disease and my general wellbeing.

It seems like forever since the first episode of "The Apprentice" appeared in January 2008. The show was a hit, catapulting Donald Trump to greater national prominence and ultimately making a mini celebrity out of the first season's winner, Bill Rancic.

Welcome to the first post in our new series, The Hero’s Journey. We’re tapping the collective wisdom of our audience to learn from their business journeys.

This is the third piece in a three-part series on sleep. Read part one, on falling asleep, and part two, on sleeping and dreaming.

Here is your opportunity to get all of Charles F. Haanel’s books as well as works based on his amazing philosophy. Get them. Read them. Understand them. Live them. You’ll be glad that you did!

Milkman’s strategy worked. Not only did she go to the gym more often, she actually looked forward to going to the gym because it meant that she got to do one of her favorite things: read a good book or watch her favorite TV shows.

Photographing great white sharks for 20 years gives Chris and Monique Fallows front row seats on the amazing behavior and secrets of formidable predators few people see. In this post they share ten of their favorite images of great whites and describe the electric moment when each was made, when conditions came together for a photographic capture of an awesome predator.

A book called “Biocentrism: How life and consciousness are the keys to understanding the true nature and the universe” stirred the Internet, stating that life does not end when the body dies, but it lasts forever.

These exist because, well, sometimes it's really hard being a girl. Besides, guys can use some of these, too. Winning.

Richard Branson founded his first business, Student magazine, after dropping out of high school at age 15. He soon cofounded the Virgin record store, which then grew into a record label. After 10 years of great success, Branson left his business partners dumbfounded when he announced he wanted to branch into the airline industry.

Extreme success results from an extreme personality and comes at the cost of many other things. Extreme success is different from what I suppose you could just consider ‘success,’ so know that you don’t have to be Richard or Elon to be affluent and accomplished and maintain a great lifestyle. Your odds of happiness are better that way.

The busiest time of year for real estate is right around the corner, so thousands of Americans are getting ready to put their homes on the market. If you plan on selling, here are five ways to make sure your home sells fast and the closing goes as smoothly as possible.

The papyrus fragments rediscovered at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Library include a reminder for an invitation to dinner and a letter to a young man’s mother. The invitation calls guests to dine at “the couch of Lord Sarapis” while the letter written by a young Egyptian man wishes his mother good health and tells her that he thinks of her daily.