Tag Archives: history

How come fruits are all named after apples?

Posted on November 23, 2025 by agogo22
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Heatherwick’s Birmingham City stadium will be surrounded by chimneys!

Posted on November 21, 2025 by agogo22
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Oh, to be the Queen of France and take your”chocolate medicine” every day… 🍫🤩

Posted on November 20, 2025 by agogo22
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Why is it called a recorder?

Posted on November 18, 2025 by agogo22
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China’s Lessons for the Future of Humanity, according to Alan Macfarlane

Posted on November 17, 2025 by agogo22

[…] What has China taught one of Britain’s leading anthropologists? Distinguished anthropologist and historian Alan Macfarlane reflects on civilizations, AI, and what individuals can do in a rapidly changing world. […]

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The most convoluted etymology…

Posted on November 16, 2025 by agogo22
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We Forgot How to Cure Scurvy 7ish Times

Posted on November 14, 2025 by agogo22

[…] You’ve probably heard of scurvy and think of it as that weird sickness pirates get. But the thing is, for most of human history, we’ve had a cure for scurvy and known all about it. We just forgot about … Continue reading →

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The chromatic harpsichord 😱 #piano #baroque #harpsichord #music #bach #composer #classical

Posted on November 13, 2025 by agogo22
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The Real Reason You’re Always Late

Posted on November 12, 2025 by agogo22
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Why Is It Called A Spelling “Bee”?

Posted on November 12, 2025 by agogo22
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