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In 1951, William Albee invented a type of tire that could easily move on any surface. Even if these tires are installed on a truck weighing several thousand kilograms and driven over a person, that person would remain unharmed. They are known today as Rolligon tires.

Posted on November 13, 2024 by agogo22
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Which cocktail means “moist little thing”? | BOOZY WORDS

Posted on November 13, 2024 by agogo22

13 Nov 2024 #etymology #wordfacts #English ❗️HEADS UP❗️ This episode includes much alcohol talk 🍻 Rob and Jess are getting a round in at the bar in this episode crammed with boozy etymology. Let’s explore the origins of our words … Continue reading →

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RSA ANIMATE: 21st Century Enlightenment

Posted on November 13, 2024 by agogo22

The RSA’s Chief Executive Matthew Taylor explores the meaning of the RSA’s strapline ’21st Century Enlightenment’. How might this idea might help us meet the challenges the world faces today, and what role can be played by organisations such as … Continue reading →

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Photos of children who didn’t pass the “one drop” rule and were slaves, eventually emancipated in New Orleans, from Harper’s Weekly, 30 of January of 1864.

Posted on November 13, 2024 by agogo22
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Where does the term hat-trick come from?

Posted on November 12, 2024 by agogo22
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Old Phrases We Still Use Today And Where They Originated From🤯😅 #history #phrases #idioms #english

Posted on November 12, 2024 by agogo22
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Where does the word “Kangaroo” come from?

Posted on November 12, 2024 by agogo22
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Stupidity: A powerful force in human history

Posted on November 11, 2024 by agogo22

Are we in the midst of World War III? What’s the role of fiction in human evolution? Why do we tend to overconsume food? Big or small, every detail in our behavior can be explained by looking at the past, … Continue reading →

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Counting Sheep 🐑 #linguistics #history #language #rome #etymology #words

Posted on November 11, 2024 by agogo22
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Rick Wakeman on “Morning Has Broken” #catstevens #song #acoustic guitar #piano #shorts

Posted on November 11, 2024 by agogo22
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