Tag Archives: history

Liquid, Fragile, Perishable

Posted on December 17, 2024 by agogo22

Every Christmas for the past 17 years, our mom has baked over 26 dozen cookies. We wanted to explore why. Directed by: Ryan Scura and Ian Scura Cinematography by: Ryan Scura, Ian Scura, and Dylan Ladds Edited by: Ryan Scura … Continue reading →

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Why Is Magdalene College Pronounced “Maudlin”?

Posted on December 17, 2024 by agogo22
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You’re Probably Wrong About Dinosaurs

Posted on December 15, 2024 by agogo22

I was wrong about dinosaurs. Are you? Check out https://groundnews.com/Cleo for a data-driven, balanced approach to staying informed. Use my link to save 50 percent on the Vantage plan and see how current events are framed from every perspective. I’m … Continue reading →

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The only known photograph of Buddy Bolden, the man often credited with creating Jazz music, he had acute schizophrenia and was permanently committed to a mental institution at the age of 30, no recordings of his survived or have ever been found.

Posted on December 12, 2024 by agogo22
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What did a “sin-eater” do? | JOB ETYMOLOGY

Posted on December 11, 2024 by agogo22

Let’s explore our words for jobs, professions and trades. 🪵What did carpenters originally make? 🐐Which animal did butchers originally butcher? 💩Where did a “gong farmer” actually farm? 🛒What is so gross about a grocer? These questions answered and many more … Continue reading →

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Why is NYC called “Gotham?”

Posted on December 11, 2024 by agogo22
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How Far Would You Go For Tea? [Shorts]

Posted on December 10, 2024 by agogo22
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What Did Medieval English Sound Like?

Posted on December 10, 2024 by agogo22
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A Guitar, A Cello and the Day that Changed Music – Radio Diaries

Posted on December 9, 2024 by agogo22

November 23, 1936 was a good day for recorded music. Two men – an ocean apart – sat before a microphone and began to play. One was a cello prodigy who had performed for the Queen of Spain; the other … Continue reading →

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Is it a ‘full stop’ or a ‘period’? | PUNCTUATION

Posted on December 4, 2024 by agogo22

Join Rob and Jess for a period as they get straight to the point about punctuation. 🏛️ Which punctuation mark came first? 💀 How can you punctuate sarcasm? ❓ Why does a question mark look like that? These questions answered … Continue reading →

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