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Director of Manchester School of Samba at http://www.sambaman.org.uk

Marble that looks wet. This jaw-dropping detail comes from “The Nymph” (La Ninfa) by Italian sculptor Giovanni Battista Lombardi (1823–1880)where solid stone is carved to mimic water rippling around her bare feet. The full sculpture was executed in 1858 for Palazzo Facchi in Brescia

Posted on January 30, 2026 by agogo22
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A cold morning.

Posted on January 30, 2026 by agogo22
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How I really feel about the UK after 5 Years Living here as an American

Posted on January 30, 2026 by agogo22
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The Norwegian Blood League #funfact

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Why do we say “cold” and not “chald”?

Posted on January 30, 2026 by agogo22
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How 5,000 Villages Keep Rare Crafts Alive In Vietnam | Big Business | Business Insider

Posted on January 30, 2026 by agogo22

There are reportedly more than 5,000 villages across Vietnam working on traditional crafts like incense sticks and fishing baskets. Some are part of a government program that has generated about $1 billion a year in exports. We traveled across Vietnam … Continue reading →

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Aurora over Antarctica

Posted on January 29, 2026 by agogo22
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How cities got their names

Posted on January 28, 2026 by agogo22

Enjoy exploring these city name origins 🌎 And learn languages for 7-days FREE at Lingopie! https://learn.lingopie.com/words-unra… Rob and Jess are touring the US and the UK in search of the most interesting city name origin stories. 💨 Does ‘Chicago’ have … Continue reading →

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When Magritte Betrayed Surrealism

Posted on January 27, 2026 by agogo22
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BBC Radio 4 Extra – Words, Words, Words

Posted on January 27, 2026 by agogo22

Sue Perkins explores the house of Samuel Johnson – author of ‘A Dictionary of the English Language’. Published in 1755, this book was to set the standard for all future dictionaries. Comedian Sue also pays a visit to the British … Continue reading →

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