Tag Archives: history

Five—Likely Unfamiliar—Eats

In this reel, we’re going to tempt your tastebuds with five eats you likely haven’t sampled, including a dish known as a “garbage plate” and a pie packed with pickles.

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Bolsonaro’s Brazil: Murder, God and Carnaval | Foreign Correspondent

ABC News (Australia) Published on 9 Apr 2019 “People want to break the system – and the great symbol to break the system was Bolsonaro” – Rodrigo Amorim, MP and friend of new President Bolsonaro Jair Bolsonaro vaulted to power … Continue reading

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The Biggest Organism On Earth

 

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Why These Scottish Sheep Eat Seaweed

Great Big Story Published on 25 Sep 2018 Welcome to picturesque North Ronaldsay. This remote island, located way, way north in Scotland, is home to 50 people and some very special sheep. In order to free up grassland for cattle, … Continue reading

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One Man’s Mission to Revive the Last Redwood Forests | Short Film Showcase

National Geographic Published on 28 May 2016 David Milarch’s near-death experience inspired a personal quest: to archive the genetics of the world’s largest trees before they’re gone. This short film from The Story Group documents his effort to save the … Continue reading

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Stoned Ape & Fungal Intelligence – Paul Stamets

After Skool Published on 13 Mar 2018 Paul Stamets is a mycologist, author and advocate of bioremediation and medicinal fungi. In this animation he describes the incredible properties of fungi as well as an overview of how mushrooms could have … Continue reading

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Notting Hill Carnival: History – Carnival and The Performance of Heritage (1/5)

The development of Notting Hill Carnival from Britain’s recruitment of Carribean workers in the 1940’s to the present day.

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How Italian Gorgonzola Cheese Is Made | The Making Of

FOOD INSIDER Published on 4 Apr 2019 The Gorgonzola industry is worth over $800 million. Almost 5 million wheels are produced each year and production is confined to the Italian regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. There are only 29 dairies … Continue reading

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Why Is Duct Tape So Strong?

INSIDER Published on 10 Jan 2019 Duct tapes were first invented by a female factory worker during World War II. They were originally called ‘duck’ tape because it was made out of a cotton duck fabric and it repelled water … Continue reading

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The Curious Origins of Your Favorite Foods

Great Big Story Published on 12 Jun 2017 In this reel, we uncover the seriously surprising stories behind some of our favorite foods. We travel back to the Jazz Age to find chicken-and-waffle’s Harlem roots, try to get to the … Continue reading

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