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

Countless Astonished Faces Emerge from Driftwood in Expressive Sculptures by Marc Bourlier | Colossal

AUGUST 7, 2023 KATE MOTHES “Écran plat” (1999), driftwood and linen twine, 60 x 50 x 7 centimeters. All images © Marc Bourlier, shared with permission Characterized by elongated noses and tiny, punched eyes and mouths, Marc Bourlier’s expressive figures … Continue reading →

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5 Disturbing Truths About Ancient Rome

Uncover the Dark Side of Ancient Rome! 5 Disturbing Truths REVEALED! From brutal torture in the courts to lead poisoning and explicit erotic art, this shocking history will leave you speechless! […]

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Where Does Grounded Electricity Actually Go?

  Grounding is one of the most confusing and misunderstood aspects of the grid. 🥑 For 50% off with HelloFresh PLUS free shipping, use code 50PRACTICAL at https://bit.ly/44zdZll! Errata: At 10:40, the meter is set to resistance (not voltage). Since … Continue reading →

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The Ginkgo Tree Planted 1,400 Years Ago

Ginkgo trees are a species native to China and today retain great cultural significance. One Ginkgo tree planted in the courtyard of an ancient temple lives close to where the terracotta statues were buried in Xi’an China. And this tree … Continue reading →

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Can a “living fossil” still evolve? #shorts #science #SciShow

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Breaking barriers with quantum physics | Dr. Shohini Ghose | TEDxNickelCity

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Dr. Shohini Ghose talks about how the laws of quantum mechanics may be harnessed to develop next generation computers and novel protocols like teleportation. Shohini … Continue reading →

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It’s getting to the point now this summer…

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Near to that part of the Thames on which the church at Rotherhithe abuts…

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A trick I use to create “interesting” rhythms

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Moça Prosa – Por ser Mulher

Música de Luana Rodrigues, Daniel Delavusca e Jack Rocha gravado ao vivo na roda o Moça Prosa no largo da Prainha em Abril 2018 Por ser mulher (Luana Rodrigues / Jack Rocha / Daniel Delavusca) Por ser mulher Enfrentei preconceito … Continue reading →

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Caboclas da Mata

Com Laíz de Oyá, Mara Mayara Monte e Mari Miguel Músicas: Pontos tradicionais da religião João Pessoa – Parahyba Salve a Jurema Sagrada! Salve os encantados! Salve as caboclas e toda sua ciência!!! Okêêee Jurema!!! Okêêee cabocla!!!

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Can You Make a Quantum Computer out of Olive Oil?

[…] Why on earth did Wikipedia say that olive oil performs spontaneous parametric down-conversion? In this video, we learn the basics of quantum mechanics and we use it to explain why extra virgin olive oil shines red with a green … Continue reading →

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