That St. Louis station brickwork is a famous feature. Most preservationists I've talked to say it was a deliberate choice, not a mistake. They used the Flemish bond for that small section to reinforce the wall near the arch's stress point. It looks odd, but it was the builder's way of adding strength right where it was needed.

Man, color is such a weird subconscious thing. I once did a whole palette for a kids' app with bright primaries, thinking it was fun. My friend took one look and said it felt like a hospital waiting room from the 90s. Totally deflated me, but she was right. It was all about the specific shades I picked, they had this sterile, clean feel instead of a playful one. Had to redo the whole thing with softer, more mixed colors.

But SOME guys consider that a fair trade for the paycheck.

Remember that viral video of the fancy backyard shed that collapsed under a light snow? It had thousands of likes for its looks online. Nothing beats actually building something right over getting early hype for how it appears.

Forget following recipes, my laziness just invented a better cookie. Classic case of accidental genius right there.