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About agogo22

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

Do “vegetables” technically exist? | FOOD WORDS

Posted on July 31, 2024 by agogo22

n this episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess explore the delicious origins of our words for foods. They delve into the etymology of “dinner”, “lunch” and all manner of mealtime, and ask whether “vegetables” technically even exist. As usual, … Continue reading →

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Dust-to-Digital (@dusttodigital) | Here are some recent highlights featuring young artists.

Posted on July 30, 2024 by agogo22
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Thread of the most beautiful train stations on Earth

Posted on July 30, 2024 by agogo22
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View from Earth if planets from our Solar System were as close as the Moon

Posted on July 30, 2024 by agogo22
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Why Tokyo Is Insanely Well Designed

Posted on July 30, 2024 by agogo22

Why Tokyo Is Insanely Well Designed […]

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Koshu pink grapes from Japan

Posted on July 30, 2024 by agogo22
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A thread of spectacular colorized photos from history, pt. 2

Posted on July 30, 2024 by agogo22
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Oliver Chalk Meticulously Turns Found Pieces of Timber into Bold and Voluminous Vessels | Colossal

Posted on July 30, 2024 by agogo22

JULY 29, 2024 KATE MOTHES All images © Oliver Chalk From maple burl, cherry, and ash, Oliver Chalk’s voluminous vessels highlight natural textures while emphasizing alluring patterns and geometry. The Kent-based artist (previously) finds chunks of timber in the countryside … Continue reading →

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What Is a Garden Path Sentence?

Posted on July 29, 2024 by agogo22
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The Best Fonts, According to Science

Posted on July 29, 2024 by agogo22

We all know our favorite fonts, but did you ever think about why some fonts are just clearer than others? Well there’s a surprising amount of research into just what makes certain fonts better, and there’s a case to be … Continue reading →

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One of my all-time favourites.

Posted on July 29, 2024 by agogo22
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Why I Love Upright Pianos

Posted on July 29, 2024 by agogo22

This upright has this special mechanism… and taught me about the beauty of imperfection and embracing a lack of clarity… Video produced and edited by Nahre Sol ➡ Thank you for supporting me on Patreon! / nahresol ➡ My Book … Continue reading →

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