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Neil deGrasse Tyson explains Jupiter’s Great Red Spot đź”´

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What exactly is a “petard”? | FOSSIL WORDS

Discover the fascinating world of “fossil words” with Rob and Jess on Words Unravelled! 🌍📚 In this episode, our hosts delve into the history and evolution of words that have stood the test of time but are no longer in … Continue reading

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These weird footprints 👣 rewrite the history of North America

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Listen to How 65 Different Accents Capture the Beauty of English | My Modern Met

By Sarah Currier on July 19, 2024 “This video made me realize that there are many accents in the world, and I don’t need to be ashamed of mine.” English is ranked as the third most spoken language in the … Continue reading

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How Cults Use Language to Control | Otherwords

If there’s one thing cult leaders do, it’s talk. A LOT. Language is an integral part of how cults keep their members bonded, isolated and obedient. Otherwords is a PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential … Continue reading

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Bendable Rocks Are Weird

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The Earthquake That Lasted Two Centuries

From an Australian fire that’s been continually burning for millennia, to earthquakes that shake the ground for centuries, here are four natural disasters that lasted way longer than you might have expected. Hosted by: Hank Green […]

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Howard prints an imPRESSive headline discussing the latest news from the Sacramento History Museum

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“Black” and French “Blanc” might be related, even though they’re opposites!

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BBC Radio 4 – Orwell vs Kafka, Ep 2: Telescreens

Big Brother Is Watching You Helen Lewis and Ian Hislop refine their focus in this second episode of Orwell Vs Kafka to examine what the warnings and insights in the novel’s of both men tell us about Surveillance and the … Continue reading

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