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What’s the difference between a violin and a fiddle? | MUSIC WORDS

Posted on February 19, 2025 by agogo22

Let this episode be music to your ears as Rob Watts and Jess Zafarris explore the melodic origins of all manner of musical words. 👦 Which instrument used to be called a “ho boy”? 🎤 What does “karaoke” literally mean? … Continue reading →

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The Hay Wain by John Constable #history #britishhistory #historyofart #arthistory

Posted on February 18, 2025 by agogo22
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The Disease That Made Thousands Sweat To Death – And Then Disappeared

Posted on February 18, 2025 by agogo22

[…] The reign of Henry VIII was marred by an unprecedented outbreak of a disease that has been a mystery for the past 500 years. The Sweating Sickness was one of the most fatal diseases ever recorded, able to kill … Continue reading →

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Who was Socrates teacher?…Roy Casagranda #weirdhistory #ancientdiscoveries #fascinatinghistory

Posted on February 17, 2025 by agogo22
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Inside Inventor Simone Giertz’s Small Los Angeles Home, 58sqm/630sqft

Posted on February 17, 2025 by agogo22

[…] Inventor and product designer Simone Giertz of popular youtube channel ‪@simonegiertz‬ has turned her compact Los Angeles home into a functional, playful space that reflects her inventive spirit and Swedish roots. Embracing imperfections like uneven walls, custom designs maximise … Continue reading →

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why nobody knows what curry is

Posted on February 16, 2025 by agogo22

What even is a curry? A dish? A spice? A colonial mistake? Or something that’s always been part of who we are? In this video, Melissa unpacks this messy debate, tracing how a single word came to define (and flatten) … Continue reading →

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Did the Mormons invent a better alphabet?

Posted on February 15, 2025 by agogo22

[…] Did you know the Mormons invented their own alphabet? As did Benjamin Franklin. Many people have tried and failed to end the fiasco that is English spelling. In this video I explore five such attempts. 👕COOL TSHIRTS: https://robwords.com/shop ⭐️PATREON … Continue reading →

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The Ingenious Player Piano

Posted on February 14, 2025 by agogo22
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The truth behind Soviet ghost cosmonauts #shorts #history

Posted on February 14, 2025 by agogo22
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WTF is Vegemite?

Posted on February 14, 2025 by agogo22

[…] From a post-war underdog to an Aussie icon—this deep dive into Vegemite’s history reveals its origins, cultural impact, and surprising controversies. How did this salty spread become a national treasure? Watch now! Love content? Check out our other YouTube … Continue reading →

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