Robin Wight makes impressive wire sculptures of fairies and dandelions which have won the admiration of hundreds of thousands of people online. Photographs that he has taken of his artwork have appeared in adverts on Facebook. The only thing is, Robin does not advertise. The pictures from his website have […]
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Fake bamboo often used as trim on late Victorian furniture
Victorian furniture was larger, heavier and usually darker and much more ornate than the mid-century or even modern pieces used today. The houses were large and dark. The electric light was not invented until about 1805, and the candles and oil lamps used for light could only illuminate a small […]
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How to Make Fake Blood for Halloween
One life skill that’s particularly useful to possess this time of year is the ability to whip up a batch of fake blood at a moment’s notice. After all, fake blood is a Halloween staple. Even if you don’t have time for a truly badass costume, a little fake blood […]
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18 fake plants that look just like the real thing
Get all the beauty of natural greenery—without ever having to water. — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. Fake plants are a pretty obvious choice for those of us (me) who seem to kill every living plant we […]
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Why Fake Homeware Is Having A Moment
The pandemic has been a big time for homeware. Since we can’t leave our spaces and aren’t moving if we can help it, people have sought decorative changes to keep the same four walls feeling fresh. That could be with new soft furnishings, rearranging corners or injecting some energy with […]
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“Fake Famous” and the Tedium of Influencer Culture
The HBO documentary “Fake Famous” opens on a seemingly beatific scene: in the golden sunlight of Los Angeles, to the strains of an operatic score, we see a string of young, seemingly carefree people, posing in front of a hot-pink wall. Mugging for iPhone cameras held by friends, or angling […]
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Fraudsters sending out fake text messages about Covid-19 vaccine to steal bank details
Criminals are sending out fake text messages promising coronavirus vaccines to members of the public. The fraudulent messages state the person is “eligible to apply” for a vaccine, and contain a link to a fake NHS website where they can apply. Trading Standards, which raised the alert, said the scam […]
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Who is behind the fake Trump Presidential Library website? We talk to the anonymous architect
A New York-based architect, who has asked to remain anonymous, has imagined a fictitious Trump Presidential Library on the U.S.-Mexico border that contains an “Alt-Right Auditorium” (seen above), a “COVID Memorial” and a “Hall of Enablers.” (djtrumplibrary.com) With President Trump having lost the election (regardless of what he said in […]
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Mum creates incredible Christmas tree decorated with fake flowers & people are going wild for the unique design
IF you wanted some unique decorations this year, then look no further than this nature-inspired Christmas tree covered in fake flowers. One woman shunned traditional baubles and tinsel in favour of a more colourful tree – using faux foliage. 3 A mum shared her daughter’s incredible Christmas tree which she […]
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Anonymous architect of fake Trump presidential library speaks
Aaaaand we’re back, from outer space, and just walked in to find you with that rad look upon your face … I’m Carolina A. Miranda, a culture columnist at the Los Angeles Times, with the week’s essential art and architecture news: Spoofing the presidential library With President Trump having lost […]
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Fischer: Don’t get scammed by fake rental listings | Lifestyle
Anyone who lives along the Wasatch Front is probably familiar with the well-used marketplace website KSL.com. If you have something to sell, and you ever have a hope of selling it locally, this is the website to post it on. It is user-friendly to both sellers looking to unload as […]
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That email about your delivery could be fake: Phishing scammers increase their attack on online shoppers
There’s been a huge rise in one particular form of phishing attack as cyber criminals look to exploit the combination of the holiday season shopping rush and the move to shopping online. More online shopping means people are receiving more emails about the shipment and deliveries of their orders and […]
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Opinion | You Don’t Have to Fake It Through Thanksgiving
A mental health professional might describe the period immediately after the death of my husband as shock. Anyone else would have described it as The Holidays. Three days after my husband, Aaron, took his last breath in 2014, it was Thanksgiving Day in America. The meaning of the holiday is […]
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The Great Biscuit Fake Off: Homemade Chocolate Hobnobs
A store-bought chocolate Hobnob and a homemade Hobnot. Can you tell the difference? My teenage Anglophilia started with music—The Smiths, New Order, The Wedding Present—and quickly spread to sweets, particularly the Brits’ delightful array of candy and cookies, or biscuits. As I was about to order some sugary imports during […]