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My favourite etymologies: clue

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a year ago 28 votes
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Gigs, Fights And An Alien Sex Fiend: Posters In London, c. 1990

Alien Sex Fiend played at Camden Palace on February 13, 1990, as part of the venue’s Feet First indie nights. Posters advertising the show went up around the area in other parts of London, featuring the faces of lead singer Nicholas Wade (aka Nik Fiend) and Christine Wade (Mrs Fiend). Peter Marshall saw those posters … Continue reading "Gigs, Fights And An Alien Sex Fiend: Posters In London, c. 1990" The post Gigs, Fights And An Alien Sex Fiend: Posters In London, c. 1990 appeared first on Flashbak.

7 hours ago 1 votes
A Guide to the Best Historic Sites in South Korea

Though many visit South Korea for its K-Dramas and K-Pop, the peninsula and islands also feature numerous cultural charms and historic sites as well. South Korea has an expansive history, and tales of monks, soldiers, indigenous peoples, and royalty linger in these locations. From majestic stone parks to ocean-side temples, here is a list […]

21 hours ago 1 votes
The Ghosts of Gaelic

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Mummified Cats: Companion Cats and Feline Worship in Ancient Egypt

While it is common to see cats in modern households, cats are among the most recently domesticated animals. Archaeological evidence indicates their presence among human communities from approximately 9,000 years ago, far more recent than dogs, nearly 30,000 years ago, or even cattle, 10,000 years ago. Egypt was one of the first civilizations to […]

yesterday 1 votes