Tag Archives: Culture

Engineering secrets of carnival floats

Posted on September 19, 2018 by agogo22

[From the description] Rio de Janeiro – January 29th 2013 1. Wide shot City of Samba where carnival factories operate. 2. Wide two large grasshoppers on a float car. 3. One of the grasshoppers moves. 4. Man soldering in the … Continue reading →

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Amusing Finalists From This Year’s ‘Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards’

Posted on September 19, 2018 by agogo22

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards (previously) just closed submissions for their fourth annual competition which collects the most entertaining images from wildlife photographers across the globe. Last year the Overall Winner was an adorable owl caught as it nearly toppled off a … Continue reading →

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Die Eierbrecher (Animation)

Posted on September 18, 2018 by agogo22
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Here’s the science behind the Brexit vote and Trump’s rise | Michele Gelfand

Posted on September 17, 2018 by agogo22

Research shows that when people feel threatened they demand ‘tighter’ social norms, says psychologist Michele Gelfand What is the essential dividing line between human beings around the world? The one between the haves and the have-nots? East and west, rural … Continue reading →

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‘Girl with a Pierced Eardrum’ by Banksy

Posted on September 17, 2018 by agogo22

Banksy just published photos of a new piece titled Girl with a Pierced Eardrum, a take on Vermeer’s famous Girl with a Pearl Earring, replacing the girl’s earring with an outdoor security alarm. Source: ‘Girl with a Pierced Eardrum’ by Banksy

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Scientists reveal drumming helps schoolchildren diagnosed with autism – ScienceBlog.com

Posted on September 17, 2018 by agogo22

Drumming for 60 minutes a week can benefit children diagnosed with autism and supports learning at school, according to a new scientific study. The project, led by the University of Chichester and University Centre Hartpury, showed students’ ability to follow … Continue reading →

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What does OK stand for?

Posted on September 17, 2018 by agogo22

That’s O.K. with me. It’s going to be okay. OK, Google… ‘OK’ means things are fine or went well, or that something’s approved. But what does O.K. stand for and from where did the word originate? A few proposed etymologies … Continue reading →

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Bridgwater Carnival 2008 Highlights

Posted on September 16, 2018 by agogo22

A Carnival tradition stretching back over 400 years.

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Falling for Fallas

Posted on September 16, 2018 by agogo22

Las Fallas (in Spanish), or Las Falles (in Valenciano), is a week long fiesta that engulfs the entire city of Valencia, Spain. Hoards flock to the streets to party and to see the hundreds of individual works of art (Fallas/Falles) … Continue reading →

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These Dolphins Taught Each Other to Moonwalk — But It Was Just a Fad

Posted on September 16, 2018 by agogo22

Here’s how a pod of wild dolphins in southern Australia learned how to walk on water. Source: These Dolphins Taught Each Other to Moonwalk — But It Was Just a Fad

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