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Saul Bass- Style is Substance

Posted on September 23, 2020 by agogo22

One of cinema’s great craftsmen, Saul Bass is a name you may not recognize, but you no doubt know his work- particularly his striking, minimalist title sequences. Let’s dive into the philosophy of his work and see what we can … Continue reading →

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How Kodak Detected the Atomic Bomb

Posted on September 21, 2020 by agogo22

Kodak detected the first atomic bomb before anyone else figured it out. Then they made a deal not to tell anyone. Thanks to HBO Max, and their new show raised by Wolves for sponsoring this video! https://rb.gy/alghwn References: Albuquerque Tribune … Continue reading →

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Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg | NYT News

Posted on September 19, 2020 by agogo22

Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died. The second woman to serve on the Supreme Court, she had powerful opinions that made her a cultural icon. She was 87.

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America Wasn’t a Democracy, Until Black Americans Made It One

Posted on September 18, 2020 by agogo22
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The Voyager Golden Record: A reminder that we are all connected

Posted on September 18, 2020 by agogo22

The Voyager Golden Record shot into space in 1977 with a message from humanity to the cosmos – and decades later, it stands as a reminder that we are all connected. The United Nations displays a replica of the Golden … Continue reading →

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NASA sent a map to space to help aliens find Earth. Now it needs an update. | National Geographic

Posted on September 18, 2020 by agogo22

A sparkling mass containing at least half a million stars—and some two dozen pulsars—the globular cluster known as 47 Tucanae is one of roughly 150 ancient stellar clumps orbiting the Milky Way galaxy. PHOTOGRAPH BY F. FERRARO, EUROPEAN SOUTHERN OBSERVATORY … Continue reading →

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66 Million Years of Earth’s Climate History Uncovered – Puts Current Changes in Context

Posted on September 15, 2020 by agogo22

Past and future trends in global mean temperature spanning the last 67 million years. Oxygen isotope values in deep-sea benthic foraminifera from sediment cores are a measure of global temperature and ice volume. Temperature is relative to the 1961-1990 global … Continue reading →

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BBC Radio 3 – The Radio 3 Documentary, Afterwords: Octavia E Butler

Posted on September 14, 2020 by agogo22

The words of celebrated science fiction and fantasy writer Octavia E. Butler Source: BBC Radio 3 – The Radio 3 Documentary, Afterwords: Octavia E Butler

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J GRANT BRITTAIN: 2020

Posted on September 13, 2020 by agogo22

In the world of skate photography, J Grant Brittain is eminent, a true living legend. He’s been shooting skateboarding for 40 years, capturing as well as shaping its history, and thusly, worldwide popular culture. But to hear it from the … Continue reading →

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How The Romans Would See Us Today

Posted on September 13, 2020 by agogo22

A time portal has just opened, from which 6 of Rome’s greatest leaders have stepped into our world. What would they think of us? How do our civilizations compare?

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