Why India might be changing its name
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India could be changing its name – here’s why timeout.com · Liv Kelly Though it’s already one of the country’s two official names, Bharat could become India’s internationally recognised title. How ‘Star Trek’ almost failed to launch theconversation.com · Stephen Benedict Dyson The mission to explore strange new worlds was almost over before it began. |
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The living, breathing brooches of the Yucatán Atlas Obscura · Roxanne Hoorn The live, jewel-encrusted beetles called maquechs are tied to an ancient legend, but some worry for their future. Eating bread when scared? There’s science behind the Mexican ‘bolillo’ tradition. NBC News · Albinson Linares The origins behind eating the traditional roll after a fright. Why historical markers matter Smithsonian Magazine · John Garrison Marks The approval process for these outdoor signs varies widely by state and organization, enabling unsanctioned displays to slip through. The world’s most beautiful sea pools Architectural Digest · Elizabeth Stamp From Mexico to France, these are as stunning for their engineering feats as their elegant designs. What to wear if you’re bike commuting in foul weather Wirecutter · Wirecutter Staff Tried-and-tested gear for rain, snow, and bitter cold. America’s biggest tourist traps thetakeout.com · Dennis Lee A new survey reveals which famous restaurants and markets make people grouchy. |