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Where does punctuation come from?!
n this episode I trace the punctuation we use every day as far back as I can. ❓Is the question mark actually a word? ❗️Where did the exclamation mark come from? 🔴 Is the full stop the oldest punctuation? 🏛️ … Continue reading
The Dark Histories Behind Your Favorite Scary Words (Interview with Jess Zafarris)
What’s the difference between terror and horror? Why was the word for “bear” so scary that it is lost to history? Jess Zafarris, author of “Words from Hell,” goes through these stories and more in a scary, spooky etymology romp … Continue reading
What mystery did the original “clue” solve? | MYTHOLOGY WORDS
In this episode of Words Unravelled, hosts Rob and Jess dive into the fascinating world of etymology, uncovering the surprising origins of everyday words rooted in ancient mythology. 🔍 Where did the first “clue” lead? ⚡ Which god literally inspires … Continue reading
This law of nature has been hidden from science – until now | Robert Hazen
252,356 views 9 Jul 2024 This interview is an episode from @The-Well, our publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the @JohnTempletonFoundation. […]
The London Underground Has Secrets You Wouldn’t Expect
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The Fascist Who Built a Real-Life Dystopia
[…] Join my discord / discord Today we explore the controversial life of Le Corbusier, and architect who fundementally changed the look of the world… for the better or the worse? 👉 Subscribe for more content https://www.youtube.com/jimmythegiant… 👉Support on Patreon … Continue reading
The Greenwich Meridian is in the wrong place
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