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Wildflowers, Cerrado, Mato Grosso, Brazil
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Sylvester Magee (1841-1971) The man who lived 130 years
Originally posted on blackisreallybeautiful:
S Sylvester Magee may have been the last living slave in America, and the oldest person who ever lived! Born a slave in North Carolina, he was the son of slaves named Ephraim and Jeanette, who…
Common Women’s History Myths We Need To Let Go
for this #WomensHistoryMonth and #InternationalWomensDay let’s have a look at some common fashion- and social-related misconceptions surrounding the rare species called women, also known as Literally Half of The Human Population 😎
Musical Clock from 1750 and Porter Music Box from 1978
In this Episode of Music Machine Mondays we are featuring two mechanical masterpieces, The Allin Walker Musical Clock from 1750 and the Porter Music Box from 1978. I was building the first Marble Machine at the Speelklok Museum that week … Continue reading
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Inuit Cartography
Originally posted on The Decolonial Atlas:
In Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), the Inuit people are known for carving portable maps out of driftwood to be used while navigating coastal waters. These pieces, which are small enough to be carried in a mitten, represent…
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Office Hours Podcast: Dr. Sherry Watt | UOI
The inaugural episode of the University of Iowa College of Education Office Hours podcast features Sherry Watt, professor in Higher Education and Student Affairs, speaking about her research in difficult dialogues and their outcomes. Her “Theory of Being” informs the college’s Anti-Racism … Continue reading
The Wigan Mining Monument
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https://flic.kr/p/2jLRjC3 WordPress blogger Wednesday’s Child has been very quiet in recent months. Not suprising given that she’s a doctor working in a hospital in Manchester. I hope she’s keeping safe and healthy. I…
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3 Ways to Express Your Thoughts So That Everyone Will Understand You | Alan Alda | Big Think
Alan Alda doesn’t want you to take “pro tips” from anyone—not even Alan Alda. When it comes to his area of expertise—public speaking and empathetic communication—there are no hacks or shortcuts; if you want to be a world-class public speaker, … Continue reading
Benu – Animated short film (2016)
A peaceful forest scenery is threatened at night. Subscribe to the channel: https://bit.ly/31vOHH3 Director: Steffen Oberle, Enzio Probst, Dominik Schön Cinematography: Michael Throne Film Music: Paul Hoffer, Stefan Kling Sounddesign: Simon Seufert, Lena Beck Production Company: Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg GmbH
Cubist reflection
Originally posted on LensScaper:
This is one of the more bizarre reflections that I’ve captured from the Docklands area of east London. Whether the glass facade was planned to reflect its neighbours in such an outrageous way or whether this…
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