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A Trilobite Fossil from the species Dicranurus monstrosus, dating back to the Lower Devonian age.

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‘Crafted Kinship’ Unravels the Creative Practices of 60 Caribbean Artists, Designers, and Makers | Colossal

November 8, 2024 Art Books Social Issues Grace Ebert Morel Doucet. Photo by Alaric S. Campbell. All images excerpted from ‘Crafted Kinship’ by Malene Barnett and published by Artisan Books, © 2024 Whether drawing on connections to the land and … Continue reading

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World’s First Robot and AI Museum Opens in Seoul | Colossal

By Jessica Stewart on November 8, 2024 The first of its kind but certainly not the last. The world’s first Robot & AI Museum (RAIM) opened in South Korea. Located in Seoul, the futuristic building was designed by Melike Altınışık … Continue reading

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The Faroe Islands Most Remote Megaproject in the World

5 Nov 2024 One of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the North Atlantic, Eysturoyartunnilin, or the Eysturoy Tunnel is a groundbreaking tunnel in the Faroe Islands that doesn’t just connect islands; it connects people, cultures, and communities, creating a … Continue reading

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RIVERSIDE SKYSCRAPER DISTRICT | Central Salford & Manchester Building Boom

In this AidanEyewitness video, we take a look around the new skyscraper District of Greengate, just a short walk from Deansgate in Manchester city centre. There are already around six tall residential buildings here, with more to come including One … Continue reading

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Last lines of MLK’s last speech delivered right before his assassination

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How can “tree” and “truth” be related? | WOODLAND WORDS

In this episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess explore woodland words. Join us to uncover the extraordinary origins of names for forest flora and fauna. 📕 Which trees are books named after? 🦔 Which animal is the “hedgehog of … Continue reading

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History of the Wheelchair

Wheelchairs: potentially the most recognisable mobility aid. But when were they invented? What alternatives did people rely on before they existed? And how do they differ from the modern versions we have today? In this episode, we will explore the … Continue reading

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Quincy Jones dies aged 91

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The Original Halloween Vegetable

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