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

Manhattan’s Grid, Explained

Posted on February 12, 2024 by agogo22

[…] Manhattan’s Grid is a defining feature of New York City’s Map, but the origins are pretty mysterious. The author of ‘The Greatest Grid’, Gerard Koeppel gives some insight. Gerards book: https://gerardkoeppel.com/city-on-a-g… Tons more info here: https://thegreatestgrid.mcny.org/ This is a … Continue reading →

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How 8,000 Food Forests Grew Africa’s Great Green Wall

Posted on February 12, 2024 by agogo22

Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison journeys to Senegal to see a movement of forest gardens which are contributing to Africa’s Great Green Wall. Andrew accompanies the organization Planet Wild to visit the excellent work of Trees for the Future. Planet Wild … Continue reading →

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Have you ever seen a hummingbird shaking raindrops off itself?

Posted on February 12, 2024 by agogo22
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Wow! Glass artđź‘Ź

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Chinese New Year fireworks seen from an airplane

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AurĂ©lie Hoegy’s Surging Rattan Forms Oscillate Between Interior Design and Sculpture | Colossal

Posted on February 12, 2024 by agogo22

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 JACKIE ANDRES WILD FIBERS Tapestry.” Image © Gordon Spooner Artist AurĂ©lie Hoegy expertly conjures a seamless vacillation between movement, material, & environment within her dynamic rattan sculptures. Paris-based artist AurĂ©lie Hoegy expertly conjures a seamless vacillation between … Continue reading →

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Niche Cocoa Industry goes through 2 tons of their product every hour. #Ghana #cocoa #chocolate

Posted on February 11, 2024 by agogo22
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Painting a Whole Room With The World’s Blackest Paint (Musou Black)

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If Numbers Were Alphabetized

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What is professionalism …

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Why the Dragon is Central to Chinese Culture | Monstrum

Posted on February 11, 2024 by agogo22

[…] The Chinese dragon is one of the world’s most globally recognized monsters. Playing a major role throughout Chinese history, they were both creators and destroyers and controlled the elements. They’ve influenced everything from politics to religion—what is it about … Continue reading →

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The First Indian To Publish In English

Posted on February 11, 2024 by agogo22
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