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why nobody knows what curry is

What even is a curry? A dish? A spice? A colonial mistake? Or something that’s always been part of who we are? In this video, Melissa unpacks this messy debate, tracing how a single word came to define (and flatten) … Continue reading

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What language is spoken in Greenland? #language #greenland #education #didyouknow #linguistics

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Summer in the Australian Rainforest

Long summer afternoons are perfect for adventuring to waterfalls with my duck. This week we plant trees in the orchard, harvest pears and cook with their abundance. http://geni.us/MothertheMountain / motherthemountain / motherthemountain Anastasia’s Instagram: / anast.asia Julia’s Instagram: / juliavanderbyl … Continue reading

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Mixing colours of countries’ flags

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Shibuya Scramble Crossing in Tokyo, Japan. 3000 people crossing at a time.

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Writing systems of the world! #language #chinese #history #didyouknow #education

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The Japanese Government is Backing this Futuristic Wearable Sleepwear | Spoon & Tamago

According to an OECD study conducted a few years ago, Japanese sleep the shortest among all 33 member countries. And Japan’s own internal statistics showed that roughly 40% of their population gets less than six hours of sleep. This alarming … Continue reading

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Who was the original “goodfella”? | CRIME WORDS

Rob and Jess are on the wrong side of the law in this criminal episode of Words Unravelled. Join them as they discuss the origins of all manner of words for felony, misdemeanour and malfeasance. 🏴‍☠️ What is so black … Continue reading

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Did London Have Segregation?: The London History Show

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At most beaches in Brazil, when a child goes missing, the crowd starts clapping until the parents are found.

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