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35 optical illusions and why they trick your brain

Artists and scientists have been creating optical illusions for centuries. Here are 35 mind-bending examples that prove you can't always trust what your eyes are telling you.

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Eugen Sandow was the posterboy of physical culture: his 1904 visit to South Africa reinforced racist ideas

Eugen Sandow was an internationally famous strongman. The German-born British showman (1867-1925) toured the world challenging other strongmen and staging displays of strength. He declared himself to be a physical culturist and became the face of the physical culture movement and a pioneer of bodybuilding. Historically, the term “physical culture”…

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We’ve come a long way on gender diversity but what about class? How networks of private school privilege dominate Australian society

In 2021, the coach of the Perth-based West Coast Eagles Australian rules football team said recruits who attended public schools and came from single-parent families are too costly to manage off-field and the club might be better off concentrating on private school boys from stable families.

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Spanish Civil War: how the works of Ernest Hemingway and Robert Capa still define the conflict today

From 1936 to 1939, the Spanish civil war divided neighbours, friends and families, and people both inside and outside Spain kept a close eye on what was happening in the country.

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What links our Siberian ancestors to a heightened risk of developing multiple sclerosis?

The genetic predisposition to suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS) is closely linked to historical migration patterns, and to our ancestors’ lifestyles. Specifically, MS is linked to the genetic contributions made by nomadic populations who reached Western Europe 5000 years ago from the Siberian Steppe.

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A century ago, anti-immigrant backlash almost closed America’s doors

One hundred years ago, the U.S. Congress enacted the most notorious immigration legislation in American history. Signed by President Calvin Coolidge, the Immigration Act of 1924 dramatically reduced immigration from eastern and southern Europe and practically barred it from Asia.

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Why Chile has a Palestinian football team – the bigger history

Club Deportivo Palestino, a football team, play in a uniform of white, green and red. Their stadium flies Palestinian flags and their social sports club boasts an open-air pool in the shape of pre-1948 Palestine. But this football team does not play in Palestine, or even the Middle East. Better…

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An appetite for adventure

Meet Nellie Bly the journalist who became famous for travelling around the world in 72 days and beat the fictional record set by Phileas Fogg in Jules Verne’s classic novel Around the World in 80 Days.

The Hindu

Happy Cinco de Mayo: What are its origins, and how is the celebration observed in the U.S.?

Observed every May 5th, the holiday provides a unique opportunity to connect with Latino heritage

Latin Times

Women's long battle to vote in France and the generations who fought it

This 21 April marks 80 years since women secured the right to vote in France. A wartime decree finally granted equal suffrage in 1944 – decades later than other European countries, and only after generations of women had demanded their democratic rights.

Radio France Internationale

In Ukraine's Donbas, ten years of war and Russification

On April 7, 2014, a coup by pro-Russian militants in the city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine was the spark that ignited the Donbas war. In the heart of this industrial region, populated at the time by six million mostly Russian-speaking inhabitants, the armed confrontation began between an expansionist Russia…

France 24

12 surprising facts about pi to chew on this Pi Day

On Pi Day (March 14) we celebrate perhaps the most iconic irrational number on Earth. From its ancient origins to the unanswered questions, here are some of the most surprising facts about pi.

LiveScience

The Political Sabotage of Nuclear Power

Abundant, emissions-free energy was once the promise of a nuclear-powered future. What happened?

Reason

10 Most Beautiful College Campuses In California: Scenic Sanctuaries Of Learning

No matter where you go in California, you're sure to find a college campus that not only inspires academic achievement but also captivates the soul with its beauty and charm.

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The Bukele Model Means Security Without Liberty

El Salvador stands at a crossroads between popular sentiment and adherence to constitutional principles.

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Monaco Billionaire Buys A Dozen Properties In Tiny Village Of 3,000, Sets Off Alarm Bells

The residents of a village with a population of 3,000 watch in disbelief as a billionaire from Monaco "buys up" the place they grew up in. The post Monaco Billionaire Buys A Dozen Properties In Tiny Village Of 3,000, Sets Off Alarm Bells first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Butter chicken battle: How the dish brought two Indian restaurants to court

Two Delhi restaurants, Moti Mahal and Daryaganj, have laid claim to the famous curry.

Evening Standard

Gardener's notebook: the best shrubs with sweet-smelling flowers for your London garden in winter

Winter’s not so barren if you know where to look for uplifting fragrance from flowering shrubs

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“Earplugs Will Be In Demand”: Two Cicada Broods Coincide For The First Time In 221 Years

“Nobody alive today will see it happen again." The post “Earplugs Will Be In Demand”: Two Cicada Broods Coincide For The First Time In 221 Years first appeared on Bored Panda.

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The best footballers of the 70s

Ranking the greatest players of the decade

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Here's why you should (almost) never use a pie chart for your data

Our lives are becoming increasingly data driven. Our phones monitor our time and internet usage and online surveys discern our opinions and likes. These data harvests are used for telling us how well we’ve slept or what we might like to buy.

The Conversation

Walter Benjamin's Illuminations: the remarkably prescient work of an intellectual truth-seeker

In our Guide to the Classics series, experts explain key works of literature.

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2 colonists had similar identities – but one felt compelled to remain loyal, the other to rebel

Through the early 1750s, two men in the British colony of Rhode Island – Martin Howard and Stephen Hopkins – had similar backgrounds and led strikingly similar lives. They knew each other, were both supporters of libraries with successful legal careers, and were politically active.

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How the French celebrate Christmas, from holiday markets to Père Fouettard

Although France shares many Christmas traditions with its European neighbours, some customs are quintessentially French – like oysters on ice, the bûche de Noël (Christmas log cake) and a decided emphasis on Champagne. FRANCE 24 takes a look at some of the traditions you might encounter if celebrating the holiday…

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Are the best GPUs really more expensive than they were when I was young, or am I remembering a past that never was?

It's often said that top performing GPUs are pricier now than they've ever been, but is that really the case? I decided to investigate.

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