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Rare Pictish Ring Discovered by Volunteer in Scotland | My Modern Met

By Madeleine Muzdakis on September 22, 2024 Photo: National Museums Scotland “It is a real thrill to dig up an artifact in the knowledge that you are probably the first person to see it for 1000-1500 years.” Over a thousand … Continue reading →

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What is the oldest language in the world?

What is the oldest language in the world? This seems to be a simple and straightforward question. But it is not that simple at all. And before answering, it is necessary to know: what do you mean when you say … Continue reading →

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Man wakes up and finds a lion staring at him through his window

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how jasmine perfume was made in the 18th century – 30 day process

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Lombard Street, Petworth, West Sussex, England

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I prefer to call it an “anapot” #linguistics #language #grammar #etymology #idioms

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The media is ‘sanewashing’ Trump’s gibberish | Rebecca Solnit on Media Confidential

According to the writer, historian and activist Rebecca Solnit, US media are failing to cover Donald Trump properly. “His incapacity to be coherent is pretty much hidden from the public, unless they’re listening directly or reading alternative media,” she says. … Continue reading →

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Tyrian Purple

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Dog name rules in France #cultureshock #france #americaninfrance #french #frenchculture

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The Manchester Dogs’ Home fire that claimed the lives of 60 dogs

It has been 10 years since the Manchester Dogs’ Home fire. The blaze – which broke out shortly after 7pm on September 11, 2014 – claimed the lives of 60 dogs and an estimated 150 were rescued from the building. … Continue reading →

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