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Shenzhen, China 1984 vs 2023

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The cheeks of Jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie

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Articles of Interest | Sunglasses

A fashion accessory turned into a medical necessity Apparently, according to my own eye doctor, Iโ€™m supposed to be wearing sunglasses anytime I go outside for more than 20 minutes. In all seasons. This struck me as a bit much. … Continue reading →

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The Accident That Made Scandinavian Houses Red

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How Did Rice Become a Staple Crop? | Delishtory

Rice is a staple crop around the world, but how did that come to be? And what’s actually the difference between all the rice varieties you find in stores? 00:00 Intro 00:22 What is Rice? 1:14 Early Rice History & … Continue reading →

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A whole village balancing on a 50m cliff

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The Dark Medical Origins of the Speculum

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This Beethoven Loop has no Exit ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜‚ #perfectloop #beethoven #piano

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The Inventor Of The Cubicle Hated Them #funfact

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It’s Time for the Manchester ‘Bee’ to Evolve Once Again

Yes the pedants are correct, the Manchester Bee is not anatomically a bee. It’s a mythological symbol at best like the Liver Bird. Or just a jazzy fly. But it’s also evolved over time and I think it’s time it … Continue reading →

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