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Hankiainen

(Finnish) Around February, when the sun returns for short visits above the horizon again, it melts the top of the snow just enough to make it hard. When the snow is solid enough to walk on top of a meter of it without falling in, it is hankiainen.

Universally relatable words from languages around the world — with no direct equivalents.


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Aaron Lowell Denton Illustrator

Based in Bloomington, Indiana, Aaron Lowell Denton is known for his bold and nostalgic music posters. His signature surrealist style communicates complex ideas through seemingly simple combinations of form, color, and type.

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