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The weirdest things about English
njoy this whistlestop tour of the weirdness of English. And start speaking a new languages in 3 weeks with Babbel 🎉. Get up to 60% OFF your subscription ➡️ Here: https://go.babbel.com/t?bsc=usa-influ… English is special. It’s unique. It’s weird. In this … Continue reading
BBC World Service – CrowdScience, What does prayer do to my brain?
Can science explain the effects of prayer on our brains and wellbeing? Prayer and meditation are key features of religious and spiritual practices around the world, suggesting they’re intimately linked to the human condition. But what is going on in … Continue reading
A 5-Year-Old’s Drawing of a Bird Nest Became an Enormous Beacon of Light Above an Estonian Port | Colossal
MAY 23, 2024 GRACE EBERT All photos by Tõnu Tunnel and Aivo Kallas, courtesy of Velvet Soaring above Noblessner Port in Tallinn, Estonia, three enormous eggs rest inside a woven nest. The project of design studio Velvet in collaboration with … Continue reading
Maya Expert Answers Maya Civilization Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED
Dr. Ed Barnhart, an American archaeologist, answers the internet’s burning questions about the ancient Maya civilization. Why was the Maya calendar year only 260 days? Who did they sacrifice? Did they build more pyramids than the Egyptians? This Maya expert … Continue reading
Ted Lott Retrofits Vintage Furniture and Suitcases with Stark, Miniature Dwellings | Colossal
MAY 23, 2024 GRACE EBERT “Carpenter Gothic 2.” All images © Ted Lott For Ted Lott, the distinction between a shelter and a home is endlessly fascinating. Using vintage furniture as the foundation, the Grand Rapids-based artist and designer (previously) … Continue reading
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