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Trying Japan’s Famous Black Ramen

Posted on July 11, 2018 by agogo22

Taiki’s ramen in Toyama, Japan is unlike anything you’ve ever seen or tasted. Considered to be some of the best ramen in the country, its noodles sit in a jet-black soup. Whereas traditional ramen broth is created using pork or … Continue reading →

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Lament From Epirus

Posted on July 9, 2018 by agogo22

An animated exploration of the folk music of the Epirus region of Greece. Created in collaboration with Christopher C. King for his new book Lament from Eprirus.

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Anti-War Semaphore: Hidden Meaning Encoded in a Universal Symbol of Peace – 99% Invisible

Posted on July 6, 2018 by agogo22

Flag semaphore tends to conjure images of modern-day military messaging — Navy personnel, for instance, waving bright squares of signal fabric on ships at sea. Historically, semaphore gained particular wartime prominence during the French Revolution, when it facilitated fast official … Continue reading →

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Giant Lamps Installed In Manchester Represent The City’s Historical Innovation

Posted on July 4, 2018 by agogo22

Art and design studio Arcylicize, has created ‘The Manchester Lamps’, five oversized lamps that illuminate the city of Manchester. Ranging from 3.4m to 6m tall, each lamp offers shelter and seating for people and incorporate electric heaters for the winter months. … Continue reading →

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Philosophy Feuds: Freud vs Jung

Posted on June 27, 2018 by agogo22
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Tommie Smith’s Iconic Protest Salute Immortalized in Gold by Glenn Kaino – Colossal

Posted on June 26, 2018 by agogo22

Starting in 2013, Los Angeles-based conceptual artist Glenn Kaino has had the opportunity to meet and collaborate with a man whose act of protest had long inspired him. “Bridge” is Kaino’s 100-foot long construction featuring two hundred casts of former … Continue reading →

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Annecy Festival – 100 Years in 100 Seconds

Posted on June 13, 2018 by agogo22

In the year of its 100th anniversary, Brazilian animation industry receives a special tribute at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, one of the world’s most important events in animation. To celebrate the fact the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion … Continue reading →

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A Visual History of Light – The Atlantic

Posted on May 25, 2018 by agogo22

400,000 years ago, humans and Neanderthals discovered fire. This ignited a relationship between people and photons that changed the course of mankind—and continues to evolve to this day. Take a tour through the visual history of light. Find a detailed … Continue reading →

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Ariana Grande Opens Up About The Manchester Bombing In Her Latest Interview — Dating, Breaking News, Celeb Gossip & Everything College | CC

Posted on May 19, 2018 by agogo22

“If I don’t do something, these people died in vain.” via Ariana Grande Opens Up About The Manchester Bombing In Her Latest Interview — Dating, Breaking News, Celeb Gossip & Everything College | CC

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A Modern Solar-Powered Home Built Within the Ruins of an 18th-Century Farmhouse- Colossal

Posted on May 10, 2018 by agogo22

Architects Nathanael Dorent and Lily Jencks recently collaborated to build a sleek, modern home within the existing ruins of an 18th-century farmhouse. The home is built on a hill that overlooks more than 50 miles of Scotland’s pastoral fields and combines elements of … Continue reading →

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The Oldest Pubs In Manchester You Need To Visit — Society19 UK

Posted on May 4, 2018 by agogo22

The humble pub is an integral part of British lifestyle and culture. Just like everywhere else in the UK, in Manchester, we love a good pub. Whether you nip in for a pint and some pork scratchings, or order some … Continue reading →

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Is the world getting better or worse? A look at the numbers

Posted on May 1, 2018 by agogo22

Was 2017 really the “worst year ever,” as some would have us believe? In his analysis of recent data on homicide, war, poverty, pollution and more, psychologist Steven Pinker finds that we’re doing better now in every one of them … Continue reading →

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