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Recent Examples of Brussels laceIt was built out of antique Brussels lace — along with silk, taffeta and tulle — and embellished with pearls.—Erin Hill, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023 The dress for the party was a slip dress in white jersey and tulle and was worn with Balthazar’s family veil, handmade with Brussels lace and passed down from woman to woman since 1900.—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2023 The dress included an ivory ball skirt complete with a lace train, as well as a bodice of antique Brussels lace adorned with pearls.—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 14 July 2022
The Science Behind Stress-Tracking Skin The technology behind these tattoos relies on advanced biosensing materials, most notably graphene, a single-atom-thick carbon lattice known for its conductivity and flexibility.
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Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
This abstract geometry comes to life in laboratories where physicists like Comin study crystals — lattices of atoms in repeating patterns.
Brooches These beautiful pins, frequently adorned with sparkling rhinestones, intricate enameling, or delicate filigree, were a staple in our grandmothers' jewelry boxes.
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Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
There are a few digital filigrees and subtones added by the experimental pop wizard A. G. Cook.
Both styles of cooking are possible on charcoal grills, gas grills, and smokers.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
Preventing bear encounters The Forest Lake Police Department said bears are attracted to things that seem like food to them, including birdseed, dog food, fruits, grease on grills, trash and fish.
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