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This is Margaret Ann Neve at age 110 in 1902

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Birdsong: the dying whistled language of the Hmong people in northern Laos

Exploring the whistling traditions of the Hmong people of northern Laos, whose language straddles the boundary between music and speech, this film witnesses a collision of ancient tradition with modern urban life. With urbanisation and the advent of modern technology … Continue reading

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This Language Only Has One Word

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Lone Splendor: A Group Show Revels in the Wonder and Unknown of the Night Sky | Colossal

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 COLOSSAL Danielle Clough. All images courtesy of Paradigm Gallery + Studio A group exhibition at Paradigm Gallery + Studio brings together the works of 18 artists who each capture the wonder of the unknown. What lies beyond the … Continue reading

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The mysterious case of the “lost positive”

Welcome to the world of the LOST POSITIVE. Lost positives are the extinct words that only remain in our language in their negative form. Could you ever be ruthful, feckful or gormful, just as you can be ruthless, feckless and … Continue reading

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5 Mac & Cheese Recipes From Around the World

A huge thank you to Murray’s Cheese for sponsoring today’s episode! Don’t forget to use my code Beryl15 for 15% off any of their cheese clubs! Here you can find all the Murray’s Cheese products featured in the video: https://bit.ly/3SHsEYSContinue reading

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There is a village in India called Antoli, in the Gujarat state…

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Introspective Figures Navigate Surreal Worlds in Simón Prades’ Illustrations | Colossal

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 KATE MOTHES All images © Simón Prades Stories come to life on the page and introspective figures explore inner worlds in the dreamlike illustrations of Simón Prades (previously). His surreal scenes often feature silhouettes of people peering … Continue reading

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The Strange History of Bananas

n this video, we look at the surprising and mysterious history behind what may very well be the world’s favorite fruit. […]

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Languages name this fried egg #shorts

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