Tag Archives: Language

The number on the label of your clothes means nothing

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@fravery.bsky.social | Emil Nolde (1876-1956)

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The names of the lengths of the musical notes also differ from country to country

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Most types of road crossings in the UK are named after animals

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The US preserved the original meaning of the word Entrée when France changed it

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German Names For Animals Stay Undefeated #theenglishgerman

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Why Did Brazil Nearly End Up Speaking a Native Language Instead of Portuguese?

26 Oct 2026 In 1697 a bishop met one of the most famous men in colonial Brazil, and the man turned up with an interpreter. He was a Portuguese colonist, and he couldn’t speak Portuguese properly. For well over a … Continue reading →

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The Iran War Is Making “Us” Trillions

27 Oct 2026 #Trump #IranWar #OilPrices Trump says the Iran war is making “us” trillions. Oil companies are booming and his own stocks gained millions. Meanwhile you’re paying more at the pump and being told to wait just a little … Continue reading →

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Guillermo del Toro: We are living in the world of Pan’s Labyrinth

11 Oct 2026 Latino USA This spooky season, we get an extra treat from one of horror’s masters. Guillermo del Toro’s seminal fantasy horror classic, Pan’s Labyrinth, is being revived with a 20th-anniversary theatrical re-release on October 9th. Host Maria … Continue reading →

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9 Essential Samba Bateria Terms Every Beginner Should Know

23 Jul 2026 #samba #musiceducation #brazilianmusic Are you confused by samba bateria terms in Portuguese? Then this series is for you! In this first episode, we’ll cover the following nine terms: samba, samba-enredo, escola de samba, sambista, bloco, bateria, mestre … Continue reading →

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Biomedical Scientist Fact Checks Pseudoscience Slop

25 Sept 2026 #AI #Science #Pseudoscience AI slop is littering your feed and spreading misinformation, so WIRED’s here to set the record straight. Join Biomedical Scientist Andrea Love as we fact check the internet, pseudoscience edition. Check out more from … Continue reading →

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Lulluby of Birdland♥️✨🦋

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