-
Recent Posts
- Anna’s hummingbird is a tiny bird known for its shiny purple color. Funny thing is, that color isn’t from pigment. It’s actually caused by microscopic structures in the feathers. These tiny layers act like mirrors, so the color changes depending on the angle.
- Romek66 (@romek66.bsky.social)| sculpture by Krista Baumgärtel
- Unique interior of the Shenzhen Library in China.
- When he zoomed in 100× he spotted the leopard only to realize it had been watching him the whole time
- I made a custom business sign for a buddy of mine who’s a carpenter :)
- This Bird Weighs 30 Grams. It Navigates the Entire Ocean. #stormpetrel #shorts
- The most lopsided country in the world #brazil #brasil #brazilian #geography #brasileirão #history
- From Russian Fairytales by Aleksandr Nikolayevich Afanas’ev #fairytale #folklore #russian #mythology
Archives
Categories
Tag Archives: history
The search for the biggest shape in the universe.
[…] “Search For Largest Polyhedra” by Donald Grace https://www.ams.org/journals/mcom/196… Thanks to Bill Hedges at Cosmic Films Studio in Nebraska, USA for having us to film our sci-fi adventure. Check out Bill’s Cosmic Cat series: / @williamhedges1519 Thanks to Laura Taalman … Continue reading
As Slow As Possible | 99% Invisible
The organ used for the Halberstadt performance. https://99percentinvisible.org/category/sounds/ In February, everyone who went to a concert in the old medieval town of Halberstadt, Germany, showed up 23 years late. St. Burchardi church in Halberstadt, Germany. This is also concert from … Continue reading
The Dark Histories Behind Your Favorite Scary Words (Interview with Jess Zafarris)
What’s the difference between terror and horror? Why was the word for “bear” so scary that it is lost to history? Jess Zafarris, author of “Words from Hell,” goes through these stories and more in a scary, spooky etymology romp … Continue reading
What mystery did the original “clue” solve? | MYTHOLOGY WORDS
In this episode of Words Unravelled, hosts Rob and Jess dive into the fascinating world of etymology, uncovering the surprising origins of everyday words rooted in ancient mythology. 🔍 Where did the first “clue” lead? ⚡ Which god literally inspires … Continue reading
BBC Radio 4 – Michael Sheen Gets Into Character, Inner Truth
Michael Sheen explores the art of acting. One night in March 1906 an actor gave a not-very-good performance. Nothing particularly unusual about that – it happens, according to your taste, all the time. But this actor was Constantin Stanislavski. He … Continue reading
msamba 