Tag Archives: North America

The Black Inventor You’ve Never Heard Of

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It’s A Thanksgiving Miracle: Johnny Appleseed Edition

US history is full of surprises! Today, we dig into Johnny Appleseed. Why did he plant all those apples? And…. did he plant all those apples? Edit 12.3.25: There are some questions I’m coming up repeatedly in the comments. Nope, … Continue reading

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Astronauts brought grenades to the moon and set off explosions on it… #space #science #nasa #shorts

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Why Is It Called Jaywalking? The Surprising Origin of the Word

Why do we call it jaywalking — and what does it have to do with birds, cities, and public shaming? In this episode, Gareth and Dex explore the surprising origin of the word jaywalking and how it emerged in early … Continue reading

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They Trained Pigeons to Steer Missiles in WW2 #history #shorts

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Two pieces of street art I’ve come across in Seattle

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When Artists Work With Scientists, It Might | Art & Science Collide

21 Oct 2025 #EndangeredSpecies #SciFi #LosAngeles “In late 2024/early 2025, ‪@gettymuseum‬’s PST LA brought together cultural and scientific institutions from around SoCal to explore the intersection of Art and Science. The new PBS documentary ART & SCIENCE COLLIDE, explores the … Continue reading

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FOREVER LIVES – The Majestic Redwoods on our Coastline

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The Original Breadline

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The unseen activists behind Ruby Bridges

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