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- Also they are easier to clean in a bathroom/kitchen.by anthk
- Amazing how an article from Wikipedia easily trends on HN for no good reason, while many posts go unseen under the [new] tab.by brunoborges
- > but also had a specific function, such as aiding temperature control in homes.
How? Why even mention it without a blurb about what that even means?
- Azulejos are still a staple in Brazilian architecture. It is a common wall covering in clean areas like bathrooms, kitchens, hospitals.by voxleone
- I assumed the word was derived from "azul" but from the article, it's apparently derived from the Arabic الزليج (al-zillīj) and has no relation with "azul"by s20n
- Azul[0] is a great board game inspired by this style.
Easy to start, can get quite complex, heartily recommended!
by senko - Doing a little activism here: please don't buy old ones while visiting Portugal/Spain/etc., as they are commonly stolen goods. Thanks, from Lisbon.by jcmfernandes