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I’m (Still) Lovin’ It: The McDonald’s Jingle Saga Continues — Twenty Thousand Hertz – The stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds.
Art by George Butler. This episode was written and produced by Fran Board and Casey Emmerling. The “I’m Lovin’ It” jingle is one of the most recognizable melodies on Earth. But the story behind it involves a global competition, thousands … Continue reading
3-Ingredient Lemon Pasta at 1:38 AM
12 Sept 2026 #italianfood #pasta #cooking At 1:38 AM, with the kitchen finally quiet, I made this creamy lemon pasta using just 3 ingredients. No talking and no complicated recipe just a few simple ingredients and the right technique to … Continue reading
China’s Pinglu Canal is open. What will change for locals?
17 Sept 2026 China’s “project of the century”, the Pinglu Canal, has opened, promising new opportunities for trade and development. But what does the mega project mean for people living along its banks? From residents hoping for new jobs and … Continue reading
How India is Building an Energy System the World Has Never Seen.
13 Sept 2026 India is entering one of the most energy-intensive periods of economic development in its history — but unlike China, Britain or America before it, much of its new electricity could come from the sun rather than fossil … Continue reading
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