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5 big astronomy “facts” that changed in the 21st century

As our understanding of the Universe advances — and as we collect more comprehensive, better data about all that’s out there — we sometimes find that the actual Universe winds up defying our greatest expectations. Despite how impressive our model of reality has become, and how successfully we’ve put a wide variety of cosmic puzzle pieces together, every once in a while, new data comes along that winds up not only surprising us, but it forces us to rewrite the story we tell ourselves about what occurs, or even what’s possible, in our Universe. Based on gravity, electromagnetism, and quantum and

Big Think · EN

A mid century modern with breath taking views from every room, an in ground pool with privacy, and a kitchen as old as most farkers [Cool]

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Fark · EN

Disgust and desire. In the 16th century, a woman might carry a peeled apple in her armpit until it absorbed her scent, then give it to her lover

Disgust and desire. In the 16th century, a woman might carry a peeled apple in her armpit until it absorbed her scent, then give it to her lover

Arts & Letters Daily · EN

Abortion and the Church in 17th-Century Scotland

Abortion and the Church in 17th-Century Scotland James Hoare Fri, 10/23/2026 - 06:00 When an unmarried servant returned home pregnant in the 17th century, women in her community helped her ‘part with child’ – risking the wrath of the Scottish Presbyterian Church.

History Today · EN