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About agogo22

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

Feeling jealous over a 16th-century book on the plague

Posted on February 13, 2026 by agogo22
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WHERE THE GROUND SHAKES MOST IN THE EUROPE

Posted on February 13, 2026 by agogo22
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What this bar chart race shows about the history of UK cities

Posted on February 13, 2026 by agogo22

[…] I made a bar chart race to explore the history of UK cities from the beginning of Roman rule right up to the modern era, with a bit of history and storytelling alongside. We’ll explore the growth and decline … Continue reading →

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All modern buildings are boring? No! Here are examples of good modern architecture

Posted on February 13, 2026 by agogo22
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🔥 Not a hedgehog. A cool mammal that lays eggs and has a four-headed penis

Posted on February 13, 2026 by agogo22
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Making wood into ocean

Posted on February 13, 2026 by agogo22
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Why don’t we have words for these things?

Posted on February 12, 2026 by agogo22

[…] Why doesn’t English have a word for someone who is alive? Or a general term for your aunties and uncles? Should we bring back the word ‘uhtceare’ from Old English or steal ‘Torschlusspanik’ from German? Rob and Jess answer … Continue reading →

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The tidal island of Mont Saint-Michel in France.

Posted on February 12, 2026 by agogo22
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Plants hire butterflies

Posted on February 12, 2026 by agogo22
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A 13 meter sequoia in Wateringen, the Netherlands was moved 100 meters to a new spot after outgrowing its original location. Planted in 2003 it grew so fast its roots lifted the street. Weighing 30 tons, it was relocated by truck and can now grow safely in it’s new spot.

Posted on February 12, 2026 by agogo22
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