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

BBC World Service – CrowdScience, What does prayer do to my brain?

Posted on May 24, 2024 by agogo22

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 →

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A 5-Year-Old’s Drawing of a Bird Nest Became an Enormous Beacon of Light Above an Estonian Port | Colossal

Posted on May 24, 2024 by agogo22

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 →

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Pest control and fertilization in rice fields

Posted on May 24, 2024 by agogo22
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Maya Expert Answers Maya Civilization Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED

Posted on May 24, 2024 by agogo22

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 →

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Ted Lott Retrofits Vintage Furniture and Suitcases with Stark, Miniature Dwellings | Colossal

Posted on May 24, 2024 by agogo22

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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🍦 🇮🇹 Who invented Ice Cream? #history #culture #origins #icecream

Posted on May 24, 2024 by agogo22
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“Mother as Creator” | Annie Wang

Posted on May 23, 2024 by agogo22
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Aurora over West Lancashire 12.50am Friday.

Posted on May 23, 2024 by agogo22
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Even though much has changed, I love that you can still see some of the old architecture around

Posted on May 23, 2024 by agogo22
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Ministry of equipment and water “The Call of Water”

Posted on May 23, 2024 by agogo22

A national campaign to raise Moroccans’ awareness of drought and the importance of saving water. The film was a great success here in Morocco, and I’m proud to have been part of it. Director : Alexandre Lucain DP : Douwe … Continue reading →

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Dad Opens Car Wash to Employ Autistic Son & More Autistic Workers | My Modern Met

Posted on May 23, 2024 by agogo22

By Regina Sienra on May 22, 2024 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rising Tide Car Wash (@risingtidecarwash) “You might be thinking that we’ve succeeded in spite of our unusual workforce. The truth is that Rising Tide’s … Continue reading →

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A Remarkable Typeface Resurfaces from the Thames After Being Dumped in the River More Than a Century Ago | Colossal

Posted on May 22, 2024 by agogo22

MAY 21, 2024 KATE MOTHES Photo by Matthew Williams Ellis. All images courtesy of Emery Walker’s House Ten years ago, for type enthusiast Robert Green, a once-in-a-lifetime find emerged from the bank of the River Thames. In 18th- and 19th-century … Continue reading →

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