You reach for your favorite mug, and there it is: a fresh chip along the rim. Or maybe it’s that dinner plate you’ve had forever, now with a visible crack spidering out from the edge. Your instinct ...

Back in ancient times, a Japanese emperor received lavish gifts of exquisite Chinese pottery, among the finest in the world. Somehow, however, many of the dishes became broken. Hearing of this, ...

It's highly likely that if you check your kitchen, you'll find a cracked plate or a chipped mug in there. You probably still use them, too. Life happens, and whether you're prone to dropping things or ...