Tag Archives: history

Precisely how long is a ‘moment’? | TIME WORDS

Posted on June 18, 2025 by agogo22

Jess and Rob present a brief history of time words in an episode filled with chronological etymology. ⌚️ How did “seconds” get their name? 🕰️ What does “clock” literally mean? 🇫🇷 How did France’s decimal calendar work? These questions answered … Continue reading →

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Highly artistic posters for bicycle makers and shop of the 1890s.

Posted on June 17, 2025 by agogo22
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There Are MULTIPLE New Panama Canals Being Built

Posted on June 17, 2025 by agogo22

[…] We’re hearing a lot more about the Panama Canal lately regarding some presidential statements over whether the US should control it. But with cargo shipping at an all time high and still climbing, the Canal is more important than … Continue reading →

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Segun Lee-French | U.S. PROFITS FROM ENDLESS WAR

Posted on June 17, 2025 by agogo22
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Third Language

Posted on June 16, 2025 by agogo22
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The Evolution of Fruits: From Wild to What’s in Your Fridge

Posted on June 16, 2025 by agogo22

[…] In this Stellar Eureka episode, we trace the incredible journey of 32 everyday fruits—from ancient Mesopotamia to tropical rainforests, sacred groves, and royal gardens. From bananas that went global to grapes that gave rise to wine, discover the real … Continue reading →

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Why there are 7 days in a Week? Neil deGrasse Tyson. #shorts #viralshorts #startalk #podcast

Posted on June 16, 2025 by agogo22
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Scientists FINALLY Found Where LSD Comes From

Posted on June 16, 2025 by agogo22
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@womensartbluesky.bsky.social | ‘Californian Morning’ (mid 20thc) by US printmaker Emmy Lou Packard (1914-1998), close friend of Frida Kahlo’s

Posted on June 15, 2025 by agogo22
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RIP Brian Wilson: The Beach Boys Cofounder Dies at 82 | My Modern Met

Posted on June 13, 2025 by agogo22

By Eva Baron on June 12, 2025 Brian Wilson in Santa Monica, Calif., in 1990, photographed by Ithaka Darin Pappas. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons, CC 4.0) “The world mourns a genius today. The melodies he dreamed up and the emotions … Continue reading →

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