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The weirdest verb in English

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Cory Doctorow: How AI is ensh*ttifying the web | Part Two of the Prospect Podcast interview

Looking for part one? Click here: • Cory Doctorow: How the internet went to sh… On this episode of the Prospect Podcast, our hosts Ellen Halliday and Alona Ferber are joined by journalist, tech activist and sci-fi writer Cory Doctorow, … Continue reading →

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How to Tell What’s Real Online

In a world overflowing with opinions, clips, conspiracies, and AI-generated answers, how do you know what’s actually true? Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down his personal checklist for navigating the modern information landscape—yellow flags, red flags, and why evidence-based thinking matters … Continue reading →

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Why Does Britain’s Weirdest City Have No Centre?

Salford’s oldest part has been consumed by its neighbour Manchester, its old town hall and cathedral sit forgotten along a major through road, and city council use offices miles and miles into the suburbs. This is a story about Salford … Continue reading →

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If you see this… BLOW ON IT

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Silk vs. Satin Explained!

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Why is the Nile River called that?

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The Bizarre Origins of the Word “Turkey”

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BBC Radio 4 – The Food Programme, The Great Tartan Tea Swindle

The Great Tartan Tea Swindle The Food Programme When Tam o’ Braan began marketing Scottish Tea from his Wee Tea Plantation, the response was astonishing. Upmarket retailers such as Fortnum and Mason and hotels from the Dorchester in London to … Continue reading →

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Scientists have created a 5D memory crystal

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