Many manhole covers, grates, and even pavers are actually full of interesting designs. Mental Floss shared a video this week showing how they can be turned into pirate screen printers for bags and t-shirts.

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Stephen is a professional urban planner in Puget Sound with a passion for sustainable, livable, and diverse cities. He is especially interested in how policies, regulations, and programs can promote positive outcomes for communities. With stints in great cities like Bellingham and Cork, Stephen currently lives in Seattle. He primarily covers land use and transportation issues and has been with The Urbanist since 2014.