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Boat People

As a child in Vietnam, Thao’s mother often rescued ants from bowls of sugar water. Years later they would return the favour. Boat People is an animated documentary that uses a striking metaphor to trace one family’s flight across the … Continue reading

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Who is the Jack in a deck of cards? | GAME WORDS

In this playful episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess dive into the fascinating world of fun and games. Ever wondered why we call it “chess” or how “poker” got its name? From the origins of classic card games to … Continue reading

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There’s a Mysterious Stone In London That Nobody Can Explain

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Earths gravity isn’t the same everywhere #space #astronomy #nasa #shorts

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Why is King’s Cross next door to St Pancras?

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150 AD: Hadrian´s Wall, Teotihuacan, Nazca Culture #History #Shorts #DidYouKnow

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England’s STRANGEST Historic County Border

On the 1st of April 1974, England underwent several major county border changes. Perhaps the most dramatic was that of the county of Lancashire, which once featured its very own exclave in what is now Cumbria. In this video, we … Continue reading

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Tintagel

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Dinosaurs hanging out on asteroid day

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Why is X Pronounced Like a Z Sometimes?

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