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The Yellow Trade in Counterfeit Coins
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Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for November
Hey everyone! This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects and apps during the...
over a year ago
Hey everyone! This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects and apps during the month of November. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
Donsol, designed a donsol turnip.
Uxn, wrote a file browser...
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Lou Salomé: Friedrich Nietzsche’s Über-Woman
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Who Was Carl Gustav Jung?
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Why Is the Matterhorn So Famous?
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Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for February
Hey everyone! This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects and apps during the...
over a year ago
Hey everyone! This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects and apps during the month of February. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
Uxn, started working on a fantasy console called Uxn, and...
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Who Won the Battle of Chickamauga?
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8 Facts About the Norse Goddess Freyja
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How Free Are We? Louis Althusser on Ideology & Subjectivity
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Front Triennial Canceled Due to Lack of Funding
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7 Fascinating Facts About the Vestal Virgins
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The Harrowing History of the Trail of Tears
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Why Did Ana Mendieta Use Blood in Her Works?
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Who Was Margery Kempe? The Medieval Mystic Who Couldn’t Stop Crying
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What Is the Political Structure of the Vatican?
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UK Exhibition to Pair Pre-Raphaelite Art and Aromas
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Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Egyptian Tomb in Luxor
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Len Deighton’s Action Cookbook : How To Seduce With An Omelette (1965)
Len Deighton’s Action Cookbook (1965) began life as cookery strips (aka ‘cookstrips’) when Leighton...
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Len Deighton’s Action Cookbook (1965) began life as cookery strips (aka ‘cookstrips’) when Leighton was a student at London’s Royal Academy and St Martin’s art school, and living with classmate Bob Hyde. Aimed at “an audience of men unskilled at knowing their way around the...
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The Mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke
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More Banksy Animals Appear Across London
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Pascal’s Wager: Should you Bet on God’s Existence?
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Rudolf Otto and His Revolutionary “Idea of the Holy”
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Dreams of Space -...
Undersea Base (1974)
So a large change for today, instead of Outer Space books we are going to Inner Space with Undersea...
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So a large change for today, instead of Outer Space books we are going to Inner Space with Undersea Base. I have blogged about Mae Freeman's book Space Base (1974) several times. In it she showed children visiting a space station in the future. I recently found she had also...
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The Life of St. Francis of Assisi: Patron of Animals
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A $25 Brooch Turns Out to Be a Rare Victorian Treasure
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Cardinal Wolsey: A Life In 9 Artworks
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6 Surrealist Techniques You Probably Haven’t Heard of
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Do Genetic Studies Refute the Etruscans’ Anatolian Origin?
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The Loudun Affair: Bizarre Witch Trials in France
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Authoritarian vs. Democratic Socialism: What’s the Difference?
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The American Patriot War: “The Americans Are Coming!”
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What Is the Meaning of Utopia?
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Dreams of Space -...
Lift-off: The Story of Rocket Power (1963)
A very nice 1963 book about rocket propulsion. It was written for the "little engineer" and has some...
11 months ago
A very nice 1963 book about rocket propulsion. It was written for the "little engineer" and has some very nice illustrations of the construction of rockets.
Coombs, Charles. Illustrated by Foor, R. H. Lift-off: The Story of Rocket Power. New York: William Morrow and Co. (96 p.)...
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The Nepalese Royal Massacre: Royalty Meets True Crime
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African History...
A general history of African explorers of the Old world, and a 19th century Bornu traveller of...
This article provides a brief outline of over sixty African explorers who traveled across the ‘Old...
2 months ago
This article provides a brief outline of over sixty African explorers who traveled across the ‘Old World’ from the classical period to the turn of the 20th century.
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The Last Question: Hear Leonard Nimoy Read Isaac Asimov’s Best Short Story
Isaac Asimov (January 2, 1920 – April 6, 1992) liked one of his stories above all others – more than...
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Isaac Asimov (January 2, 1920 – April 6, 1992) liked one of his stories above all others – more than the 500 or so stories he wrote or edited, including the bestselling I, Robot, the Foundation series and Lecherous Limericks. The story is The Last Question. First published in the...
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The Cold War & the Rise of Superpowers: US Elections in a Divided World (1945-91)
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Which Countries Speak Mandarin Chinese?
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Ernest Hemingway’s Guide to Writing A Book From Start to Finish
“The more he learns from experience the more truly he can imagine” – Ernst Hemingway on writing,...
8 months ago
“The more he learns from experience the more truly he can imagine” – Ernst Hemingway on writing, 1935 In his October 1935 column for Esquire magazine called Monologue to the Maestro: A High Seas Letter, Ernest Hemingway (July 21, 1899–July 2, 1961) shared his tips for writing...
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Investors Trying to Acquire Ex San Francisco Art Institute Building
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The History of Social Welfare Programs (& Current Debates)
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Plato’s Philebus: What Is False Pleasure?
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10 Great London Theaters Worth Visiting
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Sufism: Mystical Islam in Africa
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Isadora Duncan: 12 Facts About the Pioneer of Modern Dance
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Why medieval artists drew ancient Romans in medieval clothes
Or, how the French stole Julius Caesar in 1200 AD
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Or, how the French stole Julius Caesar in 1200 AD
History Today Feed
‘Who Really Wrote the Bible’ by William M. Schniedewind review
‘Who Really Wrote the Bible’ by William M. Schniedewind review
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Tue, 11/12/2024 - 09:16
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‘Who Really Wrote the Bible’ by William M. Schniedewind review
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Tue, 11/12/2024 - 09:16
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8 Historical Places to Visit in Kent
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Dreams of Space -...
Judy Space Puzzles (1970s)
Here is another quick post for you. Space puzzles!
I last shared these in 2016 so it is about time...
a month ago
Here is another quick post for you. Space puzzles!
I last shared these in 2016 so it is about time to bring them back.
These were classroom puzzles (although they were probably owned by kids at home too). They were mostly for Kindergarten-2nd grade kids and were "educational" as...
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Did Marcel Duchamp Plagiarize His Most Famous Work?
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Boycotts of the Olympic Games: A History of Sports & Politics
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What Use is Prehistory to the Historian?
What Use is Prehistory to the Historian?
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Thu, 05/30/2024 - 09:19
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What Use is Prehistory to the Historian?
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Why Are There Two Virginias?
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Trying to Understand...
Russia/Ukraine is not a sports competition.
Victory in war requires a bit of thought.
a year ago
Victory in war requires a bit of thought.
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7 Famous Impressionist Artists Who Achieved Greatness
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5 Places Where You Can Enjoy Art in New York City for Free
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Who Was George Eliot?
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Rehabilitating the East India Company’s Nabobs
Rehabilitating the East India Company’s Nabobs
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Thu, 04/25/2024 - 08:00
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Rehabilitating the East India Company’s Nabobs
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Thu, 04/25/2024 - 08:00
African History...
A history of Zanzibar before the Omanis (600-1873)
Journal of African cities chapter 7
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Journal of African cities chapter 7
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‘A Priori’ and ‘A Posteriori’ Knowledge: What Are They?
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The Prophecies of Merlin
The Prophecies of Merlin
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Mon, 04/22/2024 - 11:22
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The Prophecies of Merlin
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Mon, 04/22/2024 - 11:22
Classical Wisdom
How Can We Know Ourselves?
The More than Legendary Oracle of Delphi
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The More than Legendary Oracle of Delphi
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Prometheus: The Titan Who Defied Zeus and Created Humanity
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The British Museum to Tighten Security and Collection Records
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Who is the Real FDR?
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Spycraft and the Glorious Revolution
Spycraft and the Glorious Revolution
JamesHoare
Tue, 03/19/2024 - 09:20
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Spycraft and the Glorious Revolution
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Tue, 03/19/2024 - 09:20
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Edward Longshanks & the Conquest of Wales
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Weekend Roundup
Ancient Philosophy for Children
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Ancient Philosophy for Children
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The Sweet Flypaper of Life by Roy DeCarava and Langston Hughes
“We’ve had so many books about how bad life is, maybe it’s time to have one showing how good it is”...
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“We’ve had so many books about how bad life is, maybe it’s time to have one showing how good it is” – Langston Hughes, The Sweet Flypaper of Life The Sweet Flypaper of Life (1955), a collaboration between photographer Roy DeCarava and poet Langston Hughes (February 1, 1902 –...
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The Incredible Story of Cadmus: The First Hero of Greek Mythology
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What Are the Strengths of Determinism?
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The Dutch Throne in an Exhibition for the First Time
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11th-Century Coins Found by Metal Detectors Valued at $5.6M
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Ming Dynasty Artefacts Found in South China Shipwreck
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What’s the Best Time to Visit the Colosseum?
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Charles Baudelaire’s Theory of Art: Is Beauty Universal?
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Weekend Roundup
Free Will: A Fairy Tale?
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Did Emperor Nero start the Great Fire of Rome?
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How Divisionism Shaped Modern Painting and Art History
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The Dark History of Australia’s Blackbirding
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Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Was A Trekkie Who Convinced Nichelle Nichols To Stay On The Show
Actress Nichelle Nichols (December 28, 1932 – July 30, 2022) once recalled how Dr. Martin Luther...
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Actress Nichelle Nichols (December 28, 1932 – July 30, 2022) once recalled how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) convinced her to remain on Star Trek after she had decided to leave the series for a starring role on Broadway. In 1966, Star Trek creator...
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How Is Ben Black Elk Associated with Mount Rushmore?
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$35 Million Monet to Headline Auction at Christie’s New Asia HQ
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Cimabue Fresco Restored to its Original Glory
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Classical Wisdom
Last Call for Classical Gifts
Shipping Cutoff imminent
a year ago
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Pyramid in Java Predates Egypt’s Oldest Pyramid?
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Classical Wisdom
Can We Choose NOT to Be Harmed?
How can we train Resilience?
a year ago
How can we train Resilience?
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The Tragic Life of Kermit Roosevelt & the Burden of Legacy
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Which Countries Were Major Players in World War II?
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5 Most Hated Famous Artists
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What Are The Most Popular Myths About the Council of Nicaea?
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Why Do the Rastafari Believe That Haile Selassie Was a God?
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British Imperial Presence in China: Opium, Porcelain, & Manipulation
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Lower Manhattan in 1973
These Documerica photographs by Wil Blanche of lower Manhattan, New York City, were taken in May...
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These Documerica photographs by Wil Blanche of lower Manhattan, New York City, were taken in May 1973 in as part of the newly created Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which partnered with professional photographers to take pictures of America. The project collected more...
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The Roman Question: The Pope vs. the New Nation of Italy
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Medieval Muslims loved their cats so much
Cat shelters, cat shoes, cat jewellery, and more from the Islamic Middle Ages
a year ago
Cat shelters, cat shoes, cat jewellery, and more from the Islamic Middle Ages
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What Is Magical Realism in Literature?
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Trying to Understand...
Useless in Gaza
As always, if you don't know what you're doing.
a year ago
As always, if you don't know what you're doing.
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How Did Mesopotamia Become the Cradle of Civilization?
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African History...
Taming and domesticating the wild: the War-Elephants of ancient Aksum and Kush
In his 1668 description of the West African kingdom of Benin, the Dutch writer Olfert Dapper...
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In his 1668 description of the West African kingdom of Benin, the Dutch writer Olfert Dapper reported that “The king shows himself only once a year to his people, going out of his court on horseback, accompanied by three or four hundred noblemen on horseback.”
A Collection of...
Collections: Teaching Paradox, Imperator, Part IIb: Built in a Day
This is the second half of the second part of our three part (I, IIa) look at Paradox Interactive’s...
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This is the second half of the second part of our three part (I, IIa) look at Paradox Interactive’s ancient grand strategy game Imperator: Rome which covers the broader Mediterranean and South Asia from the very late fourth century through to the end of the first century BC, the...
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What’s the Best Time of Year to Visit the Parthenon?
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Verification Vs. Falsification: The Birth of the Philosophy of Science
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Patterns in Humanity
When few do great harm
Power laws in criminal behavior
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Power laws in criminal behavior
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What Are the Tallest Trees in the United States?
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10 Historic Small Towns in the Rockies You Should Visit
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Here’s What to Know About the History of Lake Como’s World-Famous Villa
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Open Culture
99-Year-Old Dick Van Dyke Sings & Dances in a Touching New Coldplay Video, Directed by Spike Jonze
There’s one thing right with our world, and it’s Dick Van Dyke. Appearing in a new Coldplay music...
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There’s one thing right with our world, and it’s Dick Van Dyke. Appearing in a new Coldplay music video, Mr. Van Dyke dances barefoot and sings knowingly a little off-key—before reflecting on a century of life on this planet. What is love? Is he afraid of dying? What does luck...
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5 Quotes by Sartre Explained: What These Words Mean for Us Today
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Who Was Vernon Lee?
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Patterns in Humanity
Constructing Missing Crime Tables
Here I take the raw data from the National Crime Victimization Surveys and construct summary results...
a year ago
Here I take the raw data from the National Crime Victimization Surveys and construct summary results missing from recent reports.
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How Did Luciano Garbati Reimagine Medusa?
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What Is Banksy’s Real Identity? (5 Scenarios)
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What Are the Unconditional Biblical Prophecies?
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History of Chariots: 10 Types from Ancient Cultures Explained
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10 Small Towns in the US for Art Lovers
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