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I used to hate QR codes. But they’re actually genius

Posted on October 2, 2024 by agogo22

How do QR codes work? The checkerboard patterns taking over the world, demystified. Go to https://Saily.com/veritasium and use the code ‘veritasium’ to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase. Special thanks to Mashiro Hara and Yuki Watanabe. 00:00 I … Continue reading →

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All info comes from “Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style by DK”

Posted on October 1, 2024 by agogo22
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The First Peoples in the Americas. Ancient DNA with Dr Jennifer Raff #RealArchaeology

Posted on September 30, 2024 by agogo22

Thanks to Dr Raff for the interview and for sharing the slides from one of her lectures to illustrate the video. Check out Origin: A Genetic History of the Americas. https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/tit… Editing by Jonida Martini Chapters 0:00:53. Introduction to Dr … Continue reading →

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Why Does America Have So Many Dandelions? | #shorts

Posted on September 29, 2024 by agogo22
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The American origins of the Chinese takeout font

Posted on September 29, 2024 by agogo22

Chop suey fonts are a subcategory of so-called “ethnic” display fonts, and are a unique American invention with roots in the 170 year history of Chinese migrants in United States. If you enjoyed this video, please consider supporting the great … Continue reading →

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The Forgotten Story Of Independent Saarland

Posted on September 28, 2024 by agogo22

After WW2, Germany was split in two parts: West Germany, and East Germany. And Saarland. Wait, what? As Germany prepares to celebrate 30 years of Reunification, I went to Saarland to discover the story of the little country that divorced … Continue reading →

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Timothy Snyder: a Trump victory threatens freedom | Media Confidential

Posted on September 27, 2024 by agogo22

Alan and Lionel are joined by Yale history professor and leading scholar of Soviet Russia, Tim Snyder. Snyder’s new book, On Freedom, explores the risks to shared freedom in a ‘post-truth’ world. He argues that a rise of disinformation and … Continue reading →

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John Martyn Documentary – Johnny Too Bad

Posted on September 27, 2024 by agogo22

BBC FOUR pays tribute to musical maverick John Martyn, who died at the age of 60 on 29th January 2009, with an intimate documentary portrait originally transmitted in 1994. This honest and often blackly hilarious film shows Martyn at home … Continue reading →

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The Canyons of his Mind Vivian Stanshall

Posted on September 27, 2024 by agogo22

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My Pink Half of the Drainpipe (2007 Remaster)

Posted on September 27, 2024 by agogo22

Provided to YouTube by Parlophone UK My Pink Half of the Drainpipe (2007 Remaster) · The Bonzo Dog Band The Doughnut In Granny’s Greenhouse ℗ 2007 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company Composer: Neil Innes Composer: Vivian Stanshall … Continue reading →

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