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A four hour 4K screensaver of brown bears fishing JOMO: Disconnecting as a form of radical self-care Awakening compassion in a fearful world with Tara Brach Arabian mythical creatures Via Reddit How Coca-Cola’s Calories-Out Myth Backfired Spectacularly The soda giant astroturfed a campaign meant to shift blame from sugar to sedentary lifestyles. Instead, it sparkedContinue reading “10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet 177”
The Most Exquisite Tiny Books in the World
For all of the bookworms, here are some of the most exquisitely rendered miniature books in the world. As a warm up, here’s a picture of the bombed-out Holland House library in London during WW2. The message was loud and clear. Readers won’t be perturbed from doing what they love, no matter what else isContinue reading “The Most Exquisite Tiny Books in the World”
Book Review: A Hymn to Life: Shame has to change sides by Gisèle Pelicot
An immensely powerful biography from one of the bravest women in history Gisèle Pelicot, who dares to unmask rapists and a misogynistic legal system in France and do so with her own softly spoken steely courage. One not to miss!
History: The dizzying world of alchemy and the philosopher’s stone in medieval times
The word alchemy is derived from the Arabic root “kimia”, from the Coptic “khem” (referring to the fertile black soil of the Nile delta). The word “alchemy” alludes to the dark mystery of the primordial or First Matter (the Khem).
10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #176
Be kind, it’s free: a young woman passes a note on a Melbourne train This happened 20 mins ago. While travelling in Mernda line, a lady was visibly upset on phone. I know as she was speaking in Hindi which i can also speak. She was to go to Craigieburn after going to Mernda whichContinue reading “10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #176”
10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #175
Bird migration is changing. What does this reveal about our planet? – visualised Every spring and autumn, billions of birds set off on epic journeys across the planet. Here are the flight paths of 45 species. Via the Guardian What does it mean to be human in the age of technology Please subscribe to thisContinue reading “10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #175”
Book Review: Enchanted Creatures: Our Monsters and Their Meanings by Natalie Lawrence
A deep-dive into the cavernous human imagination where monsters and others reside in our collective subconscious and what they tell us about ourselves.
10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #174
Scottish vocabulary illustrated by Stooryduster I found an extensive and massive online compendium of Scottish words along with compelling and funny illustrations by Stooryduster…an incredible achievement! See more here! A funky neo deep house mix for your aural enjoyment Archangel Michael fighting the dragon (1500) Archangel Michael fighting the dragon . Prayer book of HenriContinue reading “10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #174”
Verner Panton: The Daring Spirit of 60’s Design
Verner Panton (1926-1998) is remembered for his bold, daring furniture design and aesthetic which embodied the fun and turbulent times of the 1960’s and 1970’s. His most famous pieces are the S chair, which became the world´s first one-piece moulded plastic chair, the cone chair and the flowerpot lamps. Born in 1926 Panton initially began hisContinue reading “Verner Panton: The Daring Spirit of 60’s Design”
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