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Who is the Jack in a deck of cards? | GAME WORDS

In this playful episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess dive into the fascinating world of fun and games. Ever wondered why we call it “chess” or how “poker” got its name? From the origins of classic card games to … Continue reading

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Sculpture Day (@sculptureday) | @mpgautheron

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Waves crashing against lighthouse.

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Bonifacio, Haute-Corse, France [3915×5865]

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Deep Robotics’ new quadruped models with wheels demonstrating rough terrain traversability and robustness

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Why is X Pronounced Like a Z Sometimes?

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Which cocktail means “moist little thing”? | BOOZY WORDS

13 Nov 2024 #etymology #wordfacts #English ❗️HEADS UP❗️ This episode includes much alcohol talk 🍻 Rob and Jess are getting a round in at the bar in this episode crammed with boozy etymology. Let’s explore the origins of our words … Continue reading

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BBC Radio 4 – Soul Music, Benedictus

With its message of peace, Karl Jenkins’s Benedictus brings solace in hard times. Sir Karl Jenkins’ Benedictus is the penultimate movement from his anti-war mass, The Armed Man. Written twenty-five years ago this year and performed over three thousand times, … Continue reading

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The Loudest Sound In The Quietest Room

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These glasses have a secret function

[…] Want to adopt the sweetest geriatric potato you’ve ever met? Tobin is 7 years old, and was found as a stray and spent 8 months in the shelter before I came to pick him up. He’s great with all … Continue reading

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