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I had some day off: I visit Paris region hoods

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In 1986 an astronomer trying to trace a 75 cent computer time discrepancy for 10 months eventually found a German hacker selling defense secrets to the KGB

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After Turkey introduced vending machines for stray cats, some seagulls started imitating cat sounds too

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the time we nearly wiped out the Canada goose #conservation #biology

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The Real Legacy of Chernobyl Isn’t What You Think

23 Apr 2026 The World, the Universe and Us It’s been 40 years since the world’s worst nuclear disaster unfolded. Since the explosion at Chernobyl in 1986, the world has feared nuclear power – and the widespread damage it can … Continue reading →

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The sudsy secrets of soap

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Chile’s Monkey Puzzle Trees Are Thriving in Scotland — And Nobody Can Explain It

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JWST imaged spiral galaxy and area around its supermassive black hole! #space #astronomy #science

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10 Weirdest and Most Forbidden Streets in Manchester

14 May 2026 #AbandonedPlaces #GhostTowns #UrbanExploration Beneath Manchester’s streets, a Victorian canal tunnel has sat sealed in darkness since 1875. A river flows under Victoria Station, audible only if you press your ear to a specific stone wall on Hunt’s … Continue reading →

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Why do some countries drive on the left? #history #worldhistory #geography #weirdborders

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