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- Anna’s hummingbird is a tiny bird known for its shiny purple color. Funny thing is, that color isn’t from pigment. It’s actually caused by microscopic structures in the feathers. These tiny layers act like mirrors, so the color changes depending on the angle.
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- Unique interior of the Shenzhen Library in China.
- When he zoomed in 100× he spotted the leopard only to realize it had been watching him the whole time
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- This Bird Weighs 30 Grams. It Navigates the Entire Ocean. #stormpetrel #shorts
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COW vs BEEF Busting the Biggest Myth in Linguistic History.
[…] The story that’s been told 100s of times: The names of animal comes from the Anglo-Saxon peasants who were English and the names of the meat comes from the French Nobles. An interesting story but it’s a myth. I’ll … Continue reading
History of Calculus – Animated
Everything you need to know about calculus… in 7 minutes. Remember to subscribe and hit that bell. Follow me on Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Ajay-Ha… REFERENCES [1] The birth of Calculus (1986): • The Birth Of Calculus (1986) [2] Brief History of Calculus: … Continue reading
4 Ways British and American Streets Are Very Different
In which I break down the main differences between British and American streets […]
BBC World Service – The Food Chain, How ‘Bangla Town’ changed a nation’s food culture
The legacy of Bangladeshi-run restaurants in London’s Brick Lane An Indian curry house is one of the most popular places to go out for a meal in the UK, and is part of British life. But many people do not … Continue reading
Why isn’t Roman Concrete used today?
Roman concrete redefined the limits of architecture. But could it be used to build a modern skyscraper? Find more Toldinstone content on Patreon: / toldinstone Check out my other YouTube channels, @toldinstonefootnotes and @scenicroutestothepast Chapters: 0:00 The origins of concrete … Continue reading
The Artistic Photography of Saul Leiter
Saul Leiter is unarguably one of my favourite photographers and one of the most important photographers of his generation, today we explore his images & don’t forget to check the links in the description to find out how you can … Continue reading
Street Photography with Saul Leiter: Photo Icons Explained
Saul Leiter is often described as a pioneer of colour photography. A label he, himself never cared much for. Nevertheless, Leiter’s street photography, famous for its intricate layers and poignant use of colour, has been prominently featured in countless galleries … Continue reading
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