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Why is it “sorrow” and not “sorge”?

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When a math trick turns out to be real

What this strange quantum effect reveals about potentials. Sponsored by Planet Wild. Want to restore the planet’s ecosystems and see your impact in monthly videos? The first 150 people to join Planet Wild will get the first month for free … Continue reading

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Marble that looks wet. This jaw-dropping detail comes from “The Nymph” (La Ninfa) by Italian sculptor Giovanni Battista Lombardi (1823–1880)where solid stone is carved to mimic water rippling around her bare feet. The full sculpture was executed in 1858 for Palazzo Facchi in Brescia

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The Norwegian Blood League #funfact

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Why do we say “cold” and not “chald”?

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How 5,000 Villages Keep Rare Crafts Alive In Vietnam | Big Business | Business Insider

There are reportedly more than 5,000 villages across Vietnam working on traditional crafts like incense sticks and fishing baskets. Some are part of a government program that has generated about $1 billion a year in exports. We traveled across Vietnam … Continue reading

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How cities got their names

Enjoy exploring these city name origins 🌎 And learn languages for 7-days FREE at Lingopie! https://learn.lingopie.com/words-unra… Rob and Jess are touring the US and the UK in search of the most interesting city name origin stories. 💨 Does ‘Chicago’ have … Continue reading

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When Magritte Betrayed Surrealism

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BBC Radio 4 Extra – Words, Words, Words

Sue Perkins explores the house of Samuel Johnson – author of ‘A Dictionary of the English Language’. Published in 1755, this book was to set the standard for all future dictionaries. Comedian Sue also pays a visit to the British … Continue reading

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Rio De Janeiro, Brazil – 1930 And Now

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