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After 15,000 years, it’s waking up
Why did the US military dig a tunnel in the Alaskan tundra? What is the tunnel used for now? […]
BBC Radio 3 – The Essay, New Generation Thinkers 2021, John Baptist Dasalu and Fighting for Freedom
Jake Subryan Richards reads the letter sent by a captured man who arrived in Cuba in 1854. An 1856 portrait shows a 40-year-old man from Benin who managed to secure his freedom after being captured. Dasalu was taken from Dahomey … Continue reading
The Real Reason London’s Skyscrapers Are Oddly Shaped – Cheddar Explains
London’s skyline is spotted with several distinctly shaped skyscrapers. Londoners have awarded these unique building with some quirky nicknames including the Gherkin, the Shard, and the Cheesegrater. But these now iconic buildings weren’t designed this way for purely aesthetic purposes. … Continue reading
Why does this lady have a fly on her head? | National Gallery
Francesca Whitlum-Cooper, The Myojin-Nadar Associate Curator of Paintings 1600–1800, investigates this portrait’s unusual addition. 🎨 Find out more about ‘Portrait of a Woman of the Hofer Family’ Website link: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/pa… […]
Peanuts and Forgotten History
Peanuts are a billion dollar a year industry in the United States. From a South American herb to a product that 90% of Americans eat on a regular basis, the story of how peanuts have pleased palates throughout history deserves … Continue reading
Pronouns: Little Words That Say a Lot | Otherwords
[…] Pronouns may be little, but they say a lot, and they’re always changing! Otherwords is a PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and fınds the fascinating, thought-provoking, and funny stories … Continue reading
Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains the History of Earth Day
Where did Earth Day come from? On this explainer, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic climate activist co-host Chuck Nice discuss the origins of Earth Day and when we started paying attention to environmental issues on our own planet. When was … Continue reading
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