Designers Do a Double Take at the Lettering on Pope Francis’ Tombstone

Irregularly spaced letters spelling “F R A NCISC VS” have caused a stir among typography nerds who specialize in spacing and fonts. One called them “an abomination unto design.”

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How Pope Francis Simplified Papal Funerals

The changes reflect Francis’ view of the pope as a pastor more than a powerful person, but the rites will still be on a grand scale.

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A Remote Spot in Saudi Arabia Won’t be Remote for Long

Hotel construction and public art projects already are changing the vast desert landscape of Al-Ula in the country’s northwest.

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Why Did QR Codes Appear on About 1,000 Graves in Munich?

The mystery has bewildered city workers and set off a police investigation.

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How to Trace Your Ancestry Using Your Phone’s Free Tools

Everyday tools and free apps on your mobile device can help you collect, translate and digitize new material for your family-tree files.

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