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Nothing much just chilling!

LOL (lots of links) β€’ 963 implied HN points β€’ 16 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture History Travel Museums Sound
  1. The world is full of strange and interesting wonders like a potato Airbnb and historic animal obituaries.
  2. There are individuals who curate unique collections like a NYC garbageman's trash museum and an online vacuum cleaner museum.
  3. Excessive noise, like from trains, can have a significant impact on mental health and well-being.

Walking Through Vermeer

backstory β€’ 290 implied HN points β€’ 25 Feb 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Art history Museums Artworks
  1. Vermeer's art continues to captivate audiences, with a major exhibition in Amsterdam showcasing much of his work.
  2. Exploring the history and locations related to Vermeer's life provides a deeper understanding and appreciation of his art.
  3. Various historical events and figures, like the Delft explosion and Hugo Grotius, add layers of intrigue to the story of Vermeer.

πŸ”… Zambia's Debt Relief, Bill Gates Gets Schooled on Afrobeats, Leicester Exhibition Wins Museum 'Oscars', Sierra Leone Heads to the Polls

baobabnewsletter β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 26 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics Museums Elections
  1. Zambia secured debt relief from creditors, setting a precedent for developing nations.
  2. Bill Gates learned about Afrobeats before visiting Nigeria, impressed by the music scene.
  3. Leicester exhibition on Ugandan-Asians won a prestigious museum award, celebrating cultural heritage.
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