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About agogo22

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

What was ‘Pepsi’ originally called?

[…] What does IKEA mean? What language is Häagen-Dasz? Who came up with the name Adidas? Why is Danone spelled Dannon in the US? These questions answered, and many more, as Jess and Rob explore the origins of brand names. … Continue reading

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Why isn’t China doing more for Iran? – Asia Specific podcast, BBC World Service

China is Iran’s biggest oil buyer and has long been diplomatically close to the Islamic Republic, so how has Beijing reacted now that Tehran is under attack? Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 https://bbc.in/3VyyriM China has strongly condemned … Continue reading

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Spring is around the corner 🌸

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How a Baroque Instrument Became a Funk Legend

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Everything Is A Crab

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The Art (and Science) of Stop-Motion Animation | Brian McLean | TED

15 Feb 2026 #TED #Animation #TEDTalks You’re invited into the world of stop-motion animation, where design and engineering collide to create fan-favorite films. Visual effects artist Brian McLean (from the Oscar-winning studio behind “Coraline” and “ParaNorman”) explores how 3D printing … Continue reading

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Dippers are birds that can actually swim underwater. #animals #wildlife #birds #animalfacts #dipper

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Bateria of Estácio Atabaques, Repique de bossa and Quad bell! #repiquedebossa

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Trams of Lisbon

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Golden hour

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