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How a 19-year-old accidentally discovered solar power

18 Sept 2025 #SunDayPartner Learn more about solar power by checking out Sunday.Earth http://crnt.link/sun-day-toby The 1839 paper (translated): https://ipvf.fr/wp-content/uploads/20… Support this channel with a monthly pledge on Patreon: / tibees Buy me a coffee (one-off donation): https://ko-fi.com/tibees Website: https://tobyhendy.com TikTok: … Continue reading →

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The Pompidou Centre closes: Modernising modern art’s Parisian HQ • FRANCE 24 English

18 Sept 2025 #ContemporaryArt #Museum #PompidouCentre The Pompidou Centre in Paris will close its doors on September 22, 2025, for five years of renovations set to transform the landmark. While the closure will leave a noticeable gap in the Beaubourg … Continue reading →

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Ever wondered how one time zone came to dominate the world? 🌍⌚️

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What if Disney films were scientifically accurate? (YIKES)

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The evolution of Coca-Cola bottle designs from 1899 to 1986.

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Why Do 35 DIFFERENT European Cities Use The SAME Name?

Why are there so many towns in Europe called Newcastle? From Neuchâtel in Switzerland to Castel Nuovo in Naples, Niokastro in Greece, Castelo Novo in Portugal, and of course Newcastle upon Tyne in England, at least 17 European countries have … Continue reading →

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1959 The Year that Changed Jazz

1959 was the seismic year jazz broke away from complex bebop music to new forms, allowing soloists unprecedented freedom to explore and express. It was also a pivotal year for America: the nation was finding its groove, enjoying undreamt-of freedom … Continue reading →

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Giant Inflatable Sculptures by Steve Messam Reimagine Everyday Environments | Colossal

September 11, 2025 Art Kate Mothes “Accommodation:Occupation.” All images courtesy of Steve Messam Messam explores scale, form, and the built environment in large-scale, inflatable installations. From bubble-like bulges amid the arches of London’s iconic Old Billingsgate to a 15-meter-tall red … Continue reading →

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England didn’t have a September 10 in 1752.

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Justsmudge (@justsmudge.bsky.social) | The word meadow comes from…

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