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How come fruits are all named after apples?

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Heatherwick’s Birmingham City stadium will be surrounded by chimneys!

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Oh, to be the Queen of France and take your”chocolate medicine” every day… 🍫🤩

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Why is it called a recorder?

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China’s Lessons for the Future of Humanity, according to Alan Macfarlane

[…] What has China taught one of Britain’s leading anthropologists? Distinguished anthropologist and historian Alan Macfarlane reflects on civilizations, AI, and what individuals can do in a rapidly changing world. […]

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The most convoluted etymology…

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We Forgot How to Cure Scurvy 7ish Times

[…] You’ve probably heard of scurvy and think of it as that weird sickness pirates get. But the thing is, for most of human history, we’ve had a cure for scurvy and known all about it. We just forgot about … Continue reading

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The chromatic harpsichord 😱 #piano #baroque #harpsichord #music #bach #composer #classical

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The Real Reason You’re Always Late

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Why Is It Called A Spelling “Bee”?

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