Some materials are synonymous with luxury — marble, lacquer, mohair. Then there’s burl wood, the most characterful of them all, despite its rather unfortunate backstory. Technically a tree’s tumor, it ...

I first moved out of my parents’ house at the height of the Great Recession, when American-made mid-century furniture could still be found at most Goodwills for under $30. Despite being subjected to a ...

Aloe vera and camphor, two powerful natural ingredients, have been used for centuries to promote healthy hair growth. Aloe vera is packed with vitamins, minerals, and enzymes that nourish the ...

Most modern structures are built to last 50 years or so, but ingenious ancient engineering has kept this watery city afloat for more than 1,600 years – using only wood. As any local knows ...

Those engaged in the fight claimed that the MDMA supplied by one of them was adulterated and that it contained camphor. Another youngster was heard asserting that it was “pure stuff” and that ...