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Dorothy Counts; the teenager who challenged the segregation, 1957!

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In 1997, Julia Hill climbed a 200-foot 1000-year-old Californian redwood tree…

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Mock My Words! It’s a Malapropism!

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AFRICAN AND BLACK HISTORY (@africanarchives) | Matthew A Henson

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Population Decline and the Future of Humanity | Empty Planet | A Review

Is the global population about to explode beyond the carrying capacity of the Earth? Or are we facing a population decline so precipitous that we won’t be able to transition securely? I examine these questions and more in this book … Continue reading

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How Beethoven made the Fifth Symphony

The first movement of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, performed by the Berlin Philharmonic, directed by Herbert von Karajan, with an animated graphical score. FAQ Q: What do the colors mean? A: There are two versions of this video. In … Continue reading

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BBC World Service – Witness History, The Bluetooth story

Bluetooth was invented in the 1990s in Lund, Sweden In the 1990s, Bluetooth was invented in a lab in Lund, Sweden. The technology is used today to wirelessly connect accessories such as mice, keyboards, speakers and headphones to desktops, laptops … Continue reading

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BBC World Service – Outlook, From suburbia to stardom: I created Ziggy Stardust’s hair

The chance encounter that led Suzi Ronson to style David Bowie’s iconic look Suzi Ronson always dreamt of adventure growing up in the suburbs of 1960s London. That dream came true when a chance encounter with David Bowie’s wife Angie … Continue reading

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Alien Linguistics — The Science of Arrival

Can language change the way you think? This is the question at the heart of Arrival—the story of a linguist meeting alien life for the first time. As a linguist, I love this movie! It raises a ton of fascinating … Continue reading

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How To Tell What Country Someone Is From With A Single Word

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