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I promise this story about microwaves is interesting.
I found an article that said “The microwave was invented to heat hamsters humanely in 1950s experiments.” And I thought, no it wasn’t. …was it? Pull down the description for thorough references and credits. Thanks to James Lovelock for his … Continue reading
Sleeping Rough in Victorian England (Penny ‘Sit-Ups’, Two-Penny ‘Hangovers’, Four Penny ‘Coffins’)
Horrifying to us today, but Penny ‘Sit-Ups’ and Twopenny ‘Hangovers’ did exist in Victorian England, and offered a solution ‘of sorts’ to the spiralling problem of homelessness, destitution and slums in the metropolis. Poverty in Victorian Britain was rife everywhere, … Continue reading
The Gaze
In my years of doing interviews and roundtables and Q&A’s for the various films we’ve made, there is one question that recurs. No matter the length of the piece or the tone of the room, eventually, inevitably, I am asked … Continue reading
Colette: The French resistance fighter confronting fascism – Oscars 2021 Short Documentary Winner
Colette has won the Academy Award in the category of best documentary short. This has been made possible by people like you supporting The Guardian’s independent, audience-funded publishing – we and the filmmakers thank you. Help sustain our future by … Continue reading
Reclaiming The Radical History of May Day
Labor historian Toni Gilpin, author of the Long Deep Grudge, reminds us of the radical history behind May Day. Get Toni’s book here: https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/… For more essential reading on the past (and present) of working-class struggle, check out Haymarket’s Class … Continue reading
Homeowners Remove Old Floor & Find Giant Monopoly Board Underneath | My Modern Met
While tearing up their carpet, my in-laws found a giant monopoly board byu/Yamaha234 inpics What are the CHANCEs? From dated tiles to antique windows, many old houses have unusual features that tell their history. However, some of these characteristics remain … Continue reading
DNA Evidence That Humans & Chimps Share A Common Ancestor: Endogenous Retroviruses
Here we explore the amazing discovery of Endogenous Retroviruses (ERVs) in our own DNA. These are genetic remnants of antient virus infections suffered by our ancestors. It turns out that many of our Endogenous Retroviruses are shared by chimpanzees. This … Continue reading
Prince Philip has died aged 99 @BBC News live 🔴 BBC
Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced. The prince married Princess Elizabeth in 1947, five years before she became Queen, and was the longest-serving royal consort in British history. A statement from Buckingham … Continue reading
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