Category Archives: Culture

How people in Europe say the number 92

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800 years old Linden tree

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Harvesting Rare Fruits: A Tour of Our 60 Year Old Food Forest

Come on a tour of our orchards, harvesting so many delicious fresh fruit from the trees You can buy our book here! http://geni.us/MothertheMountain / motherthemountain / motherthemountain Anastasia’s Instagram: / anast.asia Julia’s Instagram: / juliavanderbyl We are sisters, Julia and … Continue reading

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It’s A Thanksgiving Miracle: Johnny Appleseed Edition

US history is full of surprises! Today, we dig into Johnny Appleseed. Why did he plant all those apples? And…. did he plant all those apples? Edit 12.3.25: There are some questions I’m coming up repeatedly in the comments. Nope, … Continue reading

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Why Is It Called Jaywalking? The Surprising Origin of the Word

Why do we call it jaywalking — and what does it have to do with birds, cities, and public shaming? In this episode, Gareth and Dex explore the surprising origin of the word jaywalking and how it emerged in early … Continue reading

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How I really feel about the UK after 5 Years Living here as an American

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Why do we say “Bob’s your Uncle”? 🤔

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In Scarborough, a seaside town in England, local authorities cancelled their New Year’s Eve fireworks after an Arctic walrus, later nicknamed Thor, was spotted resting peacefully in Scarborough Harbour, allowing him to sleep undisturbed before continuing his long migration south through Europe

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The Mysterious Origins of the Snake Plant

[…] ➡️ Up Next: The genetic gamble behind corn ► • Corn’s Wild Story You Never Learned in School You may know it as a powerhouse air cleaning houseplant but the snake plant (Dracaena trifasciata) has a wilder history than … Continue reading

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He Forced an Entire City to Look Biblical (The Story of Jerusalem Stone)

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