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Einstein Didn’t Want His Brain Studied
[…] This video is about Einstein’s brain and how it was questionably taken and studied. Selected sources: Kevin Hull documentary: • Einstein’s Brain part 6 BBC article: https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-323… Steven Levy article: https://www.newspapers.com/article/th… Diamond Paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3979509/ Witelson Paper: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/la… Gauss brain … Continue reading
Where do swear words come from?
[…] It’s here: the much-requested swearing episode of Words Unravelled. Join Rob and Jess as they explore the origins of all manner of profanity. #️⃣ Where did the F word come from? 📍 Which place names originally contained swear words? … Continue reading
“They have mafia rules – there’s no rule of law” | Tell Me More with Anne Applebaum
Anne Applebaum warns that while autocracies are rising, democracies are slow to respond. In her book Autocracy Inc., she highlights the need for a united counterforce. Watch the new episode of Jochen Bittner’s “Tell Me More” with author and historian … Continue reading
In 1954, Léon Theremin demonstrated the Thereminvox by performing the song “Don’t Scold Me, Dear”, composed by Alexander Varlamov in 1841.
In 1954, Léon Theremin demonstrated the Thereminvox by performing the song "Don't Scold Me, Dear", composed by Alexander Varlamov in 1841. byu/NikonD3X1985 inDamnthatsinteresting
Steve Jobs asked my permission to create the Ken Burns Effect – Witness History, BBC World Service
In 2002, filmmaker Ken Burns received an intriguing proposition from Apple CEO, Steve Jobs. He wanted Burns’ signature filming style to be inserted into the video editing software of every Macintosh computer. He would call it ‘the Ken Burns effect.’ … Continue reading
‘The Praise House’ Shares the Story of a Contemplative Installation on an Alabama Plantation | Colossal
March 6, 2025 Art Film History Social Issues Grace Ebert All images courtesy of 1504 On the site of the former Scott’s Grove Baptist Church, artist Tony M. Bingham has constructed a monumental work of contemplation and reflection. Two wood-paneled … Continue reading
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