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Nicholas Rougeux Painstakingly Restores Hundreds of 19th-Century Hummingbird Illustrations | Colossal

Posted on October 5, 2023 by agogo22

OCTOBER 4, 2023 KATE MOTHES Poster design © Nicholas Rougeaux Designer Nicholas Rougeux digitally reproduces ornithologist John Gould’s ‘A Monograph of the Trochilidæ, or Family of Humming-Birds.’ Chicago-based designer Nicholas Rougeux is fascinated by early encyclopedic publications, from a 17th-century … Continue reading →

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Nobel Prize for ‘attosecond physicists’ Agostini, L’Huillier and Krausz | BBC News

Posted on October 3, 2023 by agogo22

By Victoria Gill Science correspondent, BBC News   Pierre Agostini, Anne L’Huillier and Ferenc Krausz will share the prize This year’s Nobel Prize in Physics rewards research into electrons in “flashes of light”. This year’s Nobel Prize in Physics rewards … Continue reading →

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Before movies had sound…

Posted on October 2, 2023 by agogo22
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This Black History Month, celebrate our city’s inspirational Black women…

Posted on October 2, 2023 by agogo22

 

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BBC Radio 4 – Reflections, Valerie Amos

Posted on September 30, 2023 by agogo22

Baroness Amos talks to James Naughtie about a career on the front line of world affairs. Baroness Amos takes James Naughtie behind the scenes of a career in the foreign office, Tony Blair’s government, and the UN, and reflects on … Continue reading →

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29 Types Of Bread Around The World | Around The World | Food Insider

Posted on September 30, 2023 by agogo22

Bread is known to be convenient, nutritious, and, of course, delicious. From naan in India to the French baguette, we take a look at 29 types of bread around the world […]

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That time a horse sneaked into a cycling race

Posted on September 27, 2023 by agogo22
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The Sinister Secrets Lurking in the Jack and Jill Nursery Rhyme

Posted on September 26, 2023 by agogo22

Step into a realm where childhood innocence intertwines with chilling mysteries as we delve deep into the haunting origins of the beloved nursery rhyme, “Jack and Jill.” Prepare to have your perception shattered as we uncover the hidden layers of … Continue reading →

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Spherical houses weren’t a great idea.

Posted on September 25, 2023 by agogo22

The Bolwoningen, in Den Bosch, in the Netherlands, are experimental architecture: the surprising part is that people still live there. Local producer: Jasper Deelen Camera: Jeroen Simons Thanks to @NotJustBikes for the Rotterdam cube house footage A lot of my … Continue reading →

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Was Blitz Spirit Really A Thing?: The London History Show

Posted on September 25, 2023 by agogo22

During the Second World War, Londoners were subjected to a bombing campaign we call “The Blitz”. Today, we associate “Blitz Spirit” with high morale, upstanding citizenship, and being a good neighbour. But how much of that actually went on? Let’s … Continue reading →

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