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Hannah Waddingham Explores Electric Vehicles in Africa | The Earthshot Report 2024

Posted on December 28, 2024 by agogo22

From London taxis to motorbikes in Kenya, electric vehicles are the future. Hannah Waddingham explores ROAM, who are making EVs by Africans, for Africans, to clean up our air. Watch The Earthshot Report: On BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode… On PBS: https://www.pbs.org/show/the-earthsho… … Continue reading →

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In Switzerland, it’s a tradition to light candles on the Christmas tree

Posted on December 28, 2024 by agogo22
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Instruments of a Beating Heart

Posted on December 28, 2024 by agogo22

First graders in a Tokyo public elementary school are presented with a challenge for the final semester: performing “Ode to Joy” at the ceremony for the new incoming first graders. Ayame, who often struggles to keep up with the group, … Continue reading →

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See the secret Brazilian festival dating back over 300 years | CNN

Posted on December 28, 2024 by agogo22

People worldwide associate Brazil with Carnival, though in the northeastern city of São Luis is a little known to festival, now recognized by UNESCO, called ‘Bumba Meu Boi’ or ‘Dance My Ox.’ Passed down through oral tradition, dozens of groups … Continue reading →

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The Killer Origins of the Werewolf | Monstrum

Posted on December 28, 2024 by agogo22

[…] Long before a full moon could transform a human into a beast, the werewolf was present across the literature, lore, and mythologies of ancient Europe. Whether a punishment for the wicked, a cure for the unlucky, or a blessing … Continue reading →

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Romania (@romania) | You dig folklore?

Posted on December 27, 2024 by agogo22
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Lisbon, Portugal

Posted on December 27, 2024 by agogo22
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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

Posted on December 25, 2024 by agogo22
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Cop Vs . Drumline Kid Part 1 Snare Drum Battle

Posted on December 25, 2024 by agogo22
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Striking Footage Shows a Sperm Whale Verbally “Scanning” a Diver | My Modern Met

Posted on December 25, 2024 by agogo22

By Regina Sienra on December 24, 2024 Listen to this sperm whale “scan” me (OC) byu/Damnitwasagoodday inDamnthatsinteresting   The whale was quite vocal, emitting sequences of clicks known as codas. Sperm whales are among the largest predators in the world. … Continue reading →

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