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Viareggio Carnival – First Of The Carnivals – 1956

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The Korean Englishmen Explain Why English Is Such a Quirky, Confusing Language to Learn – Laughing Squid

Josh and Ollie, known collectively known as Jolly as well as the ‘Korean Englishmen’, hilariously examined the English language and many of its quirks. Citing the number of homonyms (tear), homophones (tier), homographs (tear vs. tear) unusual letter combinations (enough) … Continue reading

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Who was Gertrude Jekyll, and where to see the rose and garden named after her — Metro

(Picture: Google)If you tried to search the internet this morning you may have been greeted by a rather colourful display by the world’s favourite search engine. Star Wars’ Mark Hamill ‘used wheelchair to escape pestering fan’ Today’s Google Doodle honours … Continue reading

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Art Enamel Pins Inspired by the Masters

The Pin Museum has a great selection of enamel pins featuring images lifted from iconic paintings and sculptures from Dali to Van Gogh. Their current lineup includes over a dozen different designs, all available in their online shop. Source: Art … Continue reading

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Cut-Out Ink and Pen Illustrations of London’s Oldest Pubs and Other Landmarks by Maxwell Tilse

Traveling illustrator Maxwell Tilse documents his European journeys by creating small drawings of each city he lands in. After two years of living in London, Tilse has released a new series of miniature cut-out illustrations that depict the city’s oldest pubs … Continue reading

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A Native American Chef Grapples With Thanksgiving

For Indigenous Americans, Thanksgiving isn’t as simple as gathering to eat turkey and watch football. Source: A Native American Chef Grapples With Thanksgiving

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How the British Library Digitized One of the World’s Largest Books

The Klencke Atlas published in 1660 is one of the most famous objects in the British Library’s cartographic collection, a towering book that stands nearly 6 feet tall and reaches over seven feet wide when open. For over three centuries … Continue reading

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Luck Plays a Role in How Language Evolves, Penn Team Finds – ScienceBlog.com

Read a few lines of Chaucer or Shakespeare and you’ll get a sense of how the English language has changed during the past millennium. Linguists … Read more Source: Luck Plays a Role in How Language Evolves, Penn Team Finds … Continue reading

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The Best Parades And Celebrations On The Planet For Día De Los Muertos

There’s no shortage of things to do this Día de los Muertos, no matter where you are in the world. Source: The Best Parades And Celebrations On The Planet For Día De Los Muertos

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