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65,000 yrs – the great history of Australian Aboriginal Astronomy | Kirsten Banks | TEDxYouth@Sydney

Emus can’t fly, but there’s an Emu in the sky. People have been looking up to the stars for a long time, but for how long? Explore a different perspective of the night sky and learn about the great history … Continue reading

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Susie Dent’s Foreign Words of The Week – The ‘Untranslatables’

Are there words that can’t be translated into English? Countdown star Susie Dent takes us through her top ‘Untranslatables’. Ever wanted a word for the friend that is always late despite saying they’ll be on time… Swedish is your language. … Continue reading

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This Instagram Account Shares Fascinating Fun Facts You Probably Didn’t Learn In School, Here Are 50 Of Their Best Posts | Bored Panda

Adelaide Ross and Ilona Baliūnaitė These fun facts just might blow your mind! (Or at the very least teach you something new!) According to a survey from the American Historical Association, two thirds of people in the US consider history … Continue reading

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Ctenophore: Scientists identify jellyfish-like animal as the oldest living creature on Earth | CBBC

Experts believe they first emerged up to 700 million years ago – compared to dinosaurs which only appeared around 230 million years ago. Scientists in America have discovered the oldest living creature on our planet. Experts have confirmed that it … Continue reading

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Why Are Craters Always Round?

[…] If you take a look at all the impact craters in our solar system, the vast majority are nice, neat circles. But why? Meteorites and asteroids strike planets and moons at all sorts of angles. Where are all the … Continue reading

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When The Medicine Is Another Person

[…] Medical cannibalism is the practice of treating diseases by consuming human remains. It’s… gross. And weird. But also, it’s fairly common all around the world, has a long and weird history, and you might have done it yourself. A … Continue reading

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What if You Were Born 50 Years Earlier?

The Michael Shermer Show # 349 There are currently six generations: • Silents, born 1925–1945 • Baby Boomers, born 1946–1964 • Gen X, born 1965–1979 • Millennials, born 1980–1994 • Gen Z, born 1995–2012 • Polars, born after 2012 They … Continue reading

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Emergence | New Scientist 

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James McCune Smith: new discovery reveals how first African American doctor fought for women’s rights in Glasgow | The Conversation

James McCune Smith was the first African American to receive a medical doctorate from a university. He dedicated his life to fighting injustice. James McCune Smith was the first African American to receive a medical doctorate from a university. Born … Continue reading

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