Tag Archives: history

Could tensions ‘escalate’ before the escalator was invented?

Posted on February 6, 2026 by agogo22

4 Feb 2026 Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris Is necessity the mother of invention? NO! Latin is, etymologically speaking. That’s just one of many revelations as Jess and Rob investigates words for innovations. 🛗 Could you ‘escalate’ something … Continue reading →

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How This Bird Domesticated Humans

Posted on February 6, 2026 by agogo22
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Astronauts brought grenades to the moon and set off explosions on it… #space #science #nasa #shorts

Posted on February 5, 2026 by agogo22
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Why “Redhead” Isn’t “Orangehead”

Posted on February 5, 2026 by agogo22
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Map of world railway network as of 2022. Iran and Brazil surprise me

Posted on February 5, 2026 by agogo22
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Journey of the word “snow” #linguistics #history #language #etymology

Posted on February 5, 2026 by agogo22
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Why Is It Called Jaywalking? The Surprising Origin of the Word

Posted on February 4, 2026 by agogo22

Why do we call it jaywalking — and what does it have to do with birds, cities, and public shaming? In this episode, Gareth and Dex explore the surprising origin of the word jaywalking and how it emerged in early … Continue reading →

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Gladys Mae West: The Hidden Figure of GPS Technology [STEM HISTORY]

Posted on February 3, 2026 by agogo22

29 Oct 2025 #hiddenfigures #gladyswest #gps Meet Gladys Mae West — a brilliant mathematician whose work made GPS possible. From a small Virginia farm to the U.S. Navy, her calculations of the Earth’s shape changed how humanity navigates forever. Yet … Continue reading →

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Discovering Manchester ✨️

Posted on February 2, 2026 by agogo22
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The 2 Mega Projects That Accelerated Manchester Into Mega Success

Posted on February 1, 2026 by agogo22

1 Feb 2026 THE QUAYS The Manchester Ship Canal and Trafford Park industrial estate were two huge projects that boosted Manchester’s economy at the turn of the 20th-century. One was a massive geo-engineering project that brought ocean-going ships nearly 40 … Continue reading →

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