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Simple Tropical Modernism, Nok building in Nigeria

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The Ancient City That Mastered Water

[…] Have you ever wondered if water can flow uphill? In this video, we dive into the incredible engineering of the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain. Join us as we explore the history, architecture, and groundbreaking technology behind one of … Continue reading

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Creating an Exotic Material With A Permanent Static Charge (Electret)

Electrets are incredible and so is Factor. Use code 50PLASMA to get 50% OFF plus free shipping on your first Factor box at https://bit.ly/4eHXfxx Magnets are not the only objects which can hold a permanent energy field – in fact, … Continue reading

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This Whole Building Is A Disability Aid: Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge

 

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Why Do These Words Get Mispronounced So Much? | Otherwords

There are actually good reasons why people tend to mispronounce the same words… and why they ofTen end up being the new standard! Otherwords is a PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential human trait of … Continue reading

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Rio’s Ecological Transformation: Can Nature Be Saved? | SLICE SCIENCE | FULL DOC

Rio de Janeiro, a city of stunning beauty and vibrant life, faces a serious ecological crisis. With 12 million people, it’s reaching its limits. Can this iconic city transform and reconnect with nature for a sustainable future? Documentary: NATUROPOLIS Rio … Continue reading

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Pirahã: The Tribe That Defies Language Rules | SLICE SCIENCE | FULL DOC

In a remote region of the Amazon live the last 300 members of the Pirahã tribe. They have one of the strangest languages in the world: they have no words for colours and numbers, no concern for the past nor … Continue reading

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When we talk about “rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic”, here is one of the actual deck chairs from the Titanic

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Hidden Underground Rivers In London

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Murder and Saxophones: Adolphe Sax

You might not think of the musical instrument industry as “cutthroat.” But in 19th century Paris a new invention caused a uproar involving nefarious plots, incendiary devices, and attempted murder. You may not recognize the name Adolphe Sax, but you … Continue reading

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