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Find yourself stuck inside with a bit of time on your hands? In Our Time continues to be an excellent informational resource, study aid and an enlightening, entertaining way to delve …
Experience our Picasso and Paper exhibition from your own home in this video tour of the galleries, created before the Royal Academy had to close its doors due to coronavirus.
Ordinarily, when you think of tie-dye you probably think of 90s ravers or children under 10, but there’s nothing ordinary about the time we’re living in. Since lockdown started it seems …
Cheddar is the most popular type of cheese in the UK. The cheese originates from the village of Cheddar in Somerset, south west England. Cheddar Gorge on the edge of the …
What is the longest English word? Lexico (Oxford Dictionary) tells us that the answer to the question, You’re unlikely to come across these words in genuine use: they’re generally just provided …
Couch to 5K is a running plan for absolute beginners. It was developed by a new runner, Josh Clark, who wanted to help his 50-something mum get off the couch and start …
As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to change the ways in which we live and work, it’s vital to remember this is a temporary situation. This mindset affirms one thing: that we …
During this extraordinary and difficult time, the Met hopes to brighten the lives of our audience members even while our stage is dark. Each day, a different encore presentation from the …
Can a neural network learn to recognize doodling?Help teach it by adding your drawings to the world’s largest doodling data set, shared publicly to help with machine learning research. Over 15 …
Quiz.co.uk has a book quiz with 25 questions. Here are the first 5. See the full quiz here
Hackaday serves up Fresh Hacks Every Day from around the Internet. Our playful posts are the gold-standard in entertainment for engineers and engineering enthusiasts. We are taking back the term “Hacking” …
The first British Toy and Hobby Fair was organised by Jack Watkins MBE for the British Toy Manufacturers Association and took place in Brighton from 22nd-26th February 1954. In 1954, Sooty …
The free movies which you can watch at BnWMovies.com (Black ‘n’ White Movies.com) are mostly public domain films with expired copyright. Other black and white movies may be outside the public …
With golf clubs shut, golf can still be part of your life in lockdown. The Golfshake Self-Isolation Guide for Golfers provides some ideas to keep you engaged, starting with Get Golf …
Founded in 1998, kottke.org is one of the oldest blogs on the web. It’s written and produced by Jason Kottke and covers the essential people, inventions, performances, and ideas that increase …
Keukenhof, the best day out among the flowers! Over 7 million bulbs will bloom this spring, with a total of 800 varieties of tulips. A unique, unforgettable experience! Besides the spacious 32 …
Freakonomics was originally a book which sold over 1.5 million copies. It has now turned into the number 1 ranked podcast for adults. In this podcast, host Steven Dubner tackles topics like …
Nik, a writer from Germany, wrote over 365 book summaries in 2016. That’s more than one per day! Nowadays, he and his little team are adding one new book summary every …
From 7-second riddles: These easy math puzzles with answers turn out to be a big challenge for those whose mind is not used to work. These riddles and brain teasers will …
Safari hotel group andBeyond has teamed up with wildlife broadcasting experts WildEarth to stream its personalised game drives twice a day. Viewers will have the chance to spot the Big Five (elephants, rhinos, buffalo, …
Chalk and Talk is an online community experiment. It’s a creative conversational space for people, at a time when physical distancing is being encouraged. Chalk and Talk is facilitated by me, Doug Shaw. I’m …
Discover online courses in languages, cookery and photography (even scuba and sailing) as you prepare for a future adventure Read the article, Lockdown learning: 10 great ways to be ready for …
With fossil records dating back 400 million years, sharks have outlived the dinosaurs and many other forms of life currently on earth. There are more than 1,000 species of sharks and …
From The Atlantic The first recorded sport in history was spear throwing, which arose in 70,000 BC out of a need for ancient hunters to practice their skills. Bowling was the …
During COVID19, I watched the announcements on television and there was always someone interpreting the message into Auslan for the hearing impaired and it got me thinking about the importance of …
The London red bus is iconic. This short film produced by the British Government describing how to travel on the London Buses. Dated 1950
Starlink is a satellite constellation being constructed by SpaceX to provide satellite Internet access. The constellation will consist of thousands of mass-produced small satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO), working in …
You don’t need to go to the gym or jog around the park to maintain your fitness. These stay-at-home workouts keep you healthy while being indoors, without any fancy equipment. Trainers, …
The Modern House’s resident gardener Claire Ratinon shares her tips on how to grow herbs on your windowsill or balcony. Claire Ratinon: You don’t need masses of space to grow your …
Circumstances can sometimes prevent you from meeting up with your board game buddies. Fortunately, it’s now possible to play board games online with friends, regardless of distance. In this article, we …