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Who made these circles in the Sahara?
[…] Deep in the Sahara, far from any towns, roads, or other signs of life, is a row of markings in the sand. There are dozens of them stretching for miles in a straight line in central Algeria, each consisting … Continue reading
17 Job Titles in Victorian Slang | Mental Floss
By Paul Anthony Jones Nov 2, 2015 | Updated: May 13, 2022, 1:23 PM EDT Are you an “adjective-jerker,” a “learning-shover,” a “sublime rascal,” or perhaps a “castor-oil artist”? In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a trend emerged … Continue reading
Why 70% of Spain is Empty
[…] Select video clips courtesy of Getty Images Select video clips courtesy of the AP Archive Special thanks to MapTiler / OpenStreetMap Contributors and GEOlayers 3
BBC Radio 4 – Living with the Gods – Living With The Gods: Animations
A collection of arresting animations about objects from Neil MacGregor’s Radio 4 series. Source: BBC Radio 4 – Living with the Gods – Living With The Gods: Animations
Where Did Cheese Really Come From?
Let’s talk Cheese History. Weird History is taking you on an epic food journey as we reveal the History of Cheese. We’re going from the very beginning and seeing where cheese began and what it is today. We’ll make stops … Continue reading
How Chile’s Socialists Won
Chile’s new president is a 36-year-old socialist, but that might just be the start of the country’s changes. More than 30 years after the end of the U.S.-backed dictatorship, Chile might soon have a brand new constitution, one that Chileans … Continue reading
The Unbelievable History of Strawberries
In this video, we take a look at the unbelievable story behind one of the world’s favorite fruits – The strawberry.
Dropping Science With Neil Degrasse Tyson | Conversations With Joe Ep. 3
In this episode I had the pleasure to meet with Neil Degrasse Tyson, who gives me the lowdown his life as a science communicator, the incredible explosion of technology that we’re all living through, and the little inspirations that guided … Continue reading
Hans Dieters House by Olbrich in 1900 (Jugendstil) door in Darmstadt, Germany | Visit Darmstadt Art Nouveau
Jun 7, 2012 – …and yet so NOW! Fantastic Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) door in Darmstadt, Germany Source: …and yet so NOW! Fantastic Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) door in Darmstadt, Germany | Unique doors, Cool doors, Art nouveau architecture
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