A song by the never political artist Tom Lehrer (wink wink) Poisoning Pigeons in the Park #satire

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RIP Tom Lehrer: Updated “The Elements” song with real video of each one! #chemistry #periodictable

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At Oyoppi Cafe in Tokyo, the ‘blooming apple tea’ features thin apple slices that seemingly blossom as hot tea is poured over them.

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Shenzhen, China 1984 vs 2023

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Belfast, Northern Ireland

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The cheeks of Jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie

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Scientists Create Lifelike Bionic Knee

A team at MIT just created a bionic knee that connects directly to bone and muscle. Unlike traditional prosthetics, this system feels like part of the body. In trials, users moved faster, climbed stairs more easily, and even sensed the limb as their own. A major leap forward in prosthetic technology, and perhaps a glimpse into the future of human-machine integration.

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Etienne Naude and Angel Sierra created an “Earth sandwich” by placing bread at precise points on either side of the planet, at the same time.

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African Drummers playing Djembe drums in Paris Subway – How to play drums

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African djembe drummers in Paris Metro. Nice drums rhythms from the roots. Djembe drum. Nice video to learn how to drum djembe.

At the beginning it is Yankadi rhythm with accompaniments |B—-bB-tT-b| and |S-St-tS-S–b|. Since 4:00 to the end it is Makuru rhythm. It is a classic composition Yankadi-Makuru. In arrangement there are also solo phrases similar to that of Mamady Keïta, maybe traditional ones for those rhythms. (Thanks to the neuroanimal for description in comments)

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Articles of Interest | Sunglasses

A fashion accessory turned into a medical necessity

Apparently, according to my own eye doctor, I’m supposed to be wearing sunglasses anytime I go outside for more than 20 minutes. In all seasons. This struck me as a bit much. But, doctor’s orders! And so I found myself in the market for good shades. […]

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