Tag Archives: history

Murder and Saxophones: Adolphe Sax

Posted on December 21, 2024 by agogo22

You might not think of the musical instrument industry as “cutthroat.” But in 19th century Paris a new invention caused a uproar involving nefarious plots, incendiary devices, and attempted murder. You may not recognize the name Adolphe Sax, but you … Continue reading →

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It Turns Out We’ve Been Sleeping Wrong For Centuries

Posted on December 20, 2024 by agogo22

[…] About Thoughty2 Thoughty2 (Arran) is a British YouTuber and gatekeeper of useless facts. Thoughty2 creates mind-blowing factual videos about science, tech, history, opinion and just about everything else. #Thoughty2 Writing: Steven Rix Editing: Jack Stevens […]

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The Many Weird Relatives Of Giraffes

Posted on December 19, 2024 by agogo22

You thought giraffes were weird already. Wait until you meet their cousins. Time Stamps: 0:00 – Introduction 0:43 – The Earliest Known Relatives 2:38 – The Butterfly Giraffe 4:12 – The Hardest Head Of All 6:22 – Where Did The … Continue reading →

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Sphere surface area proof sketch

Posted on December 18, 2024 by agogo22
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Elements of Art Nouveau architecture in Brussels (1893-1914)

Posted on December 18, 2024 by agogo22
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A single female bird saved her whole species :)

Posted on December 17, 2024 by agogo22
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One of Scotland’s best community buy outs – Knoydart

Posted on December 17, 2024 by agogo22
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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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