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Iceland earthquake two years later

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Why the 1970s stagflation myth still misleads our politics

We’re told that the 1970s proved Keynesian economics failed, that inflation and unemployment could rise together, and only neoliberalism could fix it. But the truth is very different. External shocks, not excessive spending, drove that crisis. Governments panicked, misunderstood money, … Continue reading

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A pedestrian traffic light in Tilburg, the Netherlands…

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In 1907, Yoshitaro Shibasaki and his team climbed Mount Tsurugi, once thought to be Japan’s last unclimbed mountain. At the summit, they discovered a metal cane decoration and a sword, later found to have been left there over 1,000 years earlier

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A Bronze Age Pompeii in Greece 🌋

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Why Rooibos Only Grows in One Place on Earth

Discover the story behind rooibos, South Africa’s naturally caffeine-free red tea. This video covers the history of rooibos, how it’s produced in the Cederberg region, and what makes it so unique and healthy. Learn about its origins, the farming and … Continue reading

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this painting is making people cry?

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Why Chinese words didn’t “exist” until the 20th century

[…] It may sound crazy, but the concept of “word” is very new to Chinese speakers – in fact, even today, Chinese people don’t exactly agree on what is or isn’t a “word.” [Timeline] [00:00] What’s an English word [01:19] … Continue reading

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Pigeon lands on man’s head and refuses to leave, so he accepts his new life #shorts

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What’s This Hole For?

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