Since the country finds itself a lot in the global news, here is some geography trivia to show just how big Saudi Arabia is: Northern Saudi Arabia is closer to Ukraine than to Southern Saudi Arabia! Source: buff.ly/kaEJdAO
In the 1580s Spain seriously considered conquering China. The plan was to invade via the Philippines, enlist Japan, and then march west to crush the Ottomans. Eventually Madrid realised this was a bit much and abandoned the plan. Source: buff.ly/qFIICH5
Atlantic currents aren’t some distant risk. The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is weakening now. If it tips, the consequences are real: a colder Europe, disrupted food systems, frozen ports, energy shortages. This isn’t a 2100 problem. It’s happening now. Source: buff.ly/QM0ykqT
Absolutely incredible.
NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman, who commanded Artemis II, took this footage from the far side of the Moon with his iPhone.
Watch with sound on.
As a non-native English speaker I must say Marlene’s list is a great showcase of how tricky English can be at times.
Top trade partners of the European countries. Germany as a major exporter and major consumer market dominates this map.
not sure if for Ukraine the main trade partner is still China, perhaps things have changed
not sure if for Ukraine the main trade partner is still China, perhaps things have changed
Farming began in the Fertile Crescent and spread steadily into Europe between 9600 and 4000 BCE. The map shows this slow wave of expansion, bringing crops, settlement, and population growth, and laying the foundations for European civilisation. Source: buff.ly/d32q85T
What language did they speak? There's a hypothesis that one of them could have been something that the Abkhaz language is related to as well, based on links to Hattic, an Anatolian language documented in Hittite writings www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQSx...
What language did they speak? There's a hypothesis that one of them could have been something that the Abkhaz language is related to as well, based on links to Hattic, an Anatolian language documented in Hittite writings www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQSx...
This map shows Egypt and Kyrenaica around 600 BC, when Greeks established colonies like Cyrene. Early contact with Ancient Egypt wasn’t just trade, it sparked a cultural exchange that shaped Greek art, science and philosophy for centuries.
-thorpe= village/hamlet as German Dorf in Düsseldorf
-by = farmstead village
-toft = homestead / court as German Gehöft / Hof, e.g. the M in KTM motorbikes stanting for Mattighofen
-ham = home
-ton = town
-ford = ford, location where a stream is shallow, equivalent to German Furt as in Frankfurt
-thorpe= village/hamlet as German Dorf in Düsseldorf
-by = farmstead village
-toft = homestead / court as German Gehöft / Hof, e.g. the M in KTM motorbikes stanting for Mattighofen
-ham = home
-ton = town
-ford = ford, location where a stream is shallow, equivalent to German Furt as in Frankfurt
What do they mean?
-ford certainly stands for a river crossing opportunity similar to Frankfurt.
I guess -by stands for bay but that's probably wrong and too instinctive, besides Derby isn't on the coast.
What about the rest?
You can still “see” a 1100-year-old Viking frontier in England through place names. “-by” and “-thorpe” cluster in the former Danelaw, while “-ton” and “-ham” dominate elsewhere. Not a clean border, but a lasting cultural imprint. Source: buff.ly/NlTRNKY
Steven Mithen interview by David Pompeani
#Göbekli Tepe, Natufians, language, shamanism, animals, agriculture etc. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeMG...
When I started reading about economics as a teenager around 2000 all I found was stuff saying how outdated GDP was as an indicator. Today I am still reading the same type of articles. GDP is just so easy to explain while other stuff is complex. Source:
buff.ly/T7BUssO
As major news outlets cut off the Wayback Machine, journalists and advocacy groups are rallying to protect the Internet Archive’s vast collection of web pages www.wired.com/story/the-in...
Hussein di Giordania #PassatoePresente
Nel 1953 a 17 anni diventa re di un paese disegnato a tavolino dagli inglesi, attraversato dalla frattura più esplosiva del Medio Oriente: la questione palestinese
In studio con Paolo #Mieli la prof.ssa Alessia #Melcangi RAIstoria www.raiplay.it/video/2026/0...
Hussein di Giordania #PassatoePresente
Nel 1953 a 17 anni diventa re di un paese disegnato a tavolino dagli inglesi, attraversato dalla frattura più esplosiva del Medio Oriente: la questione palestinese
In studio con Paolo #Mieli la prof.ssa Alessia #Melcangi RAIstoria www.raiplay.it/video/2026/0...
Germany doubled its solar capacity in last 5 years. It must double it yet again in the next 5 to meet its targets. Motivation should be high to minimise dependence on energy imports. The majority of panels is imported from China. Source: buff.ly/Nqzap5e
I know this isn’t funny but it made me laugh…
This is an advertisement for the new Fiat 127 car, which is said to be well-equipped, even having a handbag. The ad highlights the car's comfort, engine options, suspension, and exterior design. It mentions that the car has improvements and features like thick pile carpet and three trim options. "IT'S SO WELL EQUIPPED, IT'S EVEN GOT A HANDBAG" Cambridge Evening News Classified Section, Tuesday, August 9, 1977 You'll find it fixed neatly onto the inside of the driver's door. Unclip it and you've got yourself a very tasty-looking carry-all for maps, your wallet, or your camera. It's just one of the 44 ways in which we've improved the New Fiat 127. For example, we wanted to give you a much more luxurious interior. So we've added thick pile carpet - and not just on the floor, but also lining the doors. There's also a choice of three trims, from functional to our luxurious CL version. We wanted to give you much more comfort – so we've added more legroom in the back. And, because you wanted a quieter interior, we've reworked the engine. Now you have a choice of two sizes – the tried and tested 903cc, which you'll find quieter and even more economical. And the new 1050cc. This, coupled with the 127's already legendary suspension, gives you greater power, improved overtaking, and even better roadholding. We've also completely redesigned the exterior, giving the car a chunkier look and a racier styling. Two out of the three versions of the 127 have a hatch that's been enlarged and lowered to give you greater visibility and easier loading. In all, we've made a great car even greater. Yet, you'll still find it one of the lowest priced family hatchbacks available. And it's still covered by Fiat's Mastercover Warranty, probably the most comprehensive car warranty in the U.K., lasting two whole years. If you'd like a closer look at the handbag, and at the other 43 improvements on the New Fiat 127, call in and see any one of us.
Aug 1977: 127 ad from Fiat
(+Handbag)
«"IT'S SO WELL EQUIPPED, IT'S EVEN GOT A HANDBAG"»
IVECO National Geographic December 1977
IVECO National Geographic December 1977
H2H
Alcaraz-Sinner
12-9 total
10-7 ATP
11-7 official
1-2 exo
4-2 major
5-4 finals
0-2🟢grass
4-2🔴clay
7-2🔵hard
1-1🟣indoorHard
7-4 slams
8-8 masters1000
26-27 titles
🥈-0 Olympics
0-2🥗 DavisCup
2-1🍓
2-0🐌
2-1🍎
1-2🐨
0-2🎱YearEnd
2-1🌴
1-2🐬
1-1🎲
2-0📦
1-0🍝
0-1🍁
1-1🎢
0-1🥢
0-1🥐
2-1 YearEnd1️⃣
66-67 weeks@1️⃣
