Latest articles by Anton Foek
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The Life and Legacy of Sir David Attenborough
antonfoek Early Life and Education Amsterdam, December 20th, 2024 – Sir David Attenborough was born on May 8, 1926, in Isleworth, Middlesex, England. Growing up in a household where his[…]
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Stan Laurel infectious laughing!
This clip is from a comedy short called “Blotto” (1930) starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The film survives only in a censored 1937 re-release print[…]
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The Ethereon: Bridging Ancient Philosophy and Modern Technology
antonfoek Rediscovering the Fifth Element Elon Musk’s latest technological marvel, the Ethereon fighter jet, draws inspiration from an ancient concept that once fascinated Greek philosophers: the fifth element, known as[…]
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