This Video Will Show You How Dr. Seuss Actually Created His Books

Green Eggs and Ham started as a dare to write a book using only 50 words.

A video from the archives at the University of California, San Diego shows the unique process of Theodor Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, in creating his beloved children's books.

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When designing the color scheme for his artwork, Seuss indicated the percentages of saturation for a color as well as the colors themselves.

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Though the book only uses a few colors, the different shades bring out the full dimensions of the cartoon.

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He had very specific thoughts about the colors for his imaginary worlds, including for the bones in his famous green ham.

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How Well-Rounded Is Your Personal Book Collection?

Oh yes, dear bibliophiles, we’re talking real printed and bound paper pages here. How many of the following types of books do you own?

18 Things Every Starbucks Addict Needs To Have At Their Wedding

If you love Starbucks so much, you should marry (in) it.

On New Years Eve, Brian & Ria Kilbride tied the knot in a Starbucks in Plymoth, UK.

It's cute, because their first date was at a Starbucks. And their pun-derful vows included this gem: "I promise to love you a latte."

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Acknowledge your love for each other, and for coffee, in your engagement cake.

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Let your favorite flavor costar in your engagement photo shoot.

Just don't wear your ring if you WORK at Starbucks :(

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19 Dressing Tips Every Broad-Shouldered Girl Needs To Know

If you were gifted with broad shoulders but want to play them down a bit every now and then, these tips and tricks will help you out.

Emphasize your waist while balancing out your figure.

Think peplum, it cinches your waist but the flaring on the bottom balances out your shoulders.

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Avoid tops with detailing at the shoulders, or balance them out with volume on your lower half.

If you have a beautiful top with detail on the shoulder, pair it like this blogger with a flowy skirt that balances out your shoulders and lower body.

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Embrace the skater skirt, she's your friend.

Skater skirts flare out to balance your lower body with your upper body, so even with a detailed top, proportions are balanced.

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Say yes to scoop and v-necks.

Wearing lower cut tops keeps the attention away from your shoulders, leading the eye down instead of from left to right.

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19 Camping Hacks That Could Save Your Life In An Emergency

Be prepared.

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Use duct tape to close a wound.

"If you can't get immediate medical assistance, cut duct tape into strips and apply along the length of the laceration for DIY butterfly stitches," Willow Haven Outdoor owner and Fat Guys In The Woods host Creek Stewart told BuzzFeed Life.

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Turn your watch into a compass.

If you're lost, hold a watch with 12 o'clock at the left and the hour hand pointing at the sun, according to WIRED. The spot that's halfway between the hour hand and the 12 is south. Keep in mind that if you practice daylight saving time, you should subtract one hour from the hour hand.

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Wear panty hose under your pants to try to prevent hypothermia.

"Panty hose are an incredible base layer," says Stewart. "It's an old hunting secret to buy XXX-large women's panty hose before heading out into the woods."

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17 Work-Study Jobs That Could Only Exist At Hogwarts

Wizarding experience required.

Transfiguration Lecture Clean-Up Crew

Require the assistance of skilled students to revert all transfigured objects to their original forms! Yes, ideal candidates DO actually need to have a rudimentary knowledge of transfiguration!

After you turn the cups back into rats you do also have to CATCH the rats.

£5/hr. Stop by Professor McGonagall's office with your resumé to apply.

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Ghost Entertainer

Male student needed to distract Moaning Myrtle so that staff can clean the girls' bathroom. Duties include: listening to feelings, heavy flirting, and an occasional bubble bath.

Must have good emotional intelligence! Pay commensurate with experience.

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Professor Lockhart's Wardrobe Coordinator

Looking this good isn't easy! Help your favorite professor get ready to greet the day (and media!!) each morning by organizing / dry cleaning his wardrobe, going on hair-product runs to Hogsmeade, and generally living the life of a true ? !

Minimum Wage – perks include accompanying Professor Lockhart to important book signings in the heart of London!

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Hippogriff Caretaker

Must maintain respect for the most noble of beasts while also discreetly cleaning up poop.

£5/hr. Protective gear provided!

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Hacked LA Traffic Sign Wants You To "Read A F*cking Book"

I mean, it is good advice.

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