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The historical Strahov Library,
Philosophical Hall, Prague.
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Stunning 1961 Maserati 3500 Vignale Spyder Hardtop Autoworld Brüssels
The 1961 Maserati 3500 Vignale Spyder, with an optional factory hardtop, is a rare luxury grand tourer, with only 242–250 units produced between 1959 and 1964.
Designed by Giovanni Michelotti and built by Vignale on a shortened 2500mm wheelbase, this 3.5-liter inline-six model featured a steel body with aluminum elements, often equipped with 5-speed ZF transmissions and front disc brakes.
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On this day in 1980, the Peter Gabriel single “Games Without Frontiers” debuted on the UK Singles Chart at #48 (February 9)
The song from his self-titled LP became Gabriel's first Top 10 hit in the UK, peaking at #4, and – tied with 1986's "Sledgehammer" – his highest-charting song in the UK.
It also went to #3 in Ireland, #7 in Canada, #44 in Australia, and #48 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Another great track from the creative genius Gabriel, with lyrics that many interpret as anti-war, but are definitely along the theme of adults acting like children.
That’s Kate Bush singing the ethereal backup vocals "Jeux Sans Fronteires” (not “She’s so popular” which features in many “Mis-heard lyrics” lists).
"We had someone else sing the 'Jeux Sans Fronteires' line, and we realized the accent wasn't so great," recalled co-producer Steve Lillywhite, who wouldn't identify the original vocalist to Uncut, “So Peter decided to ask Kate down.
It was easy, and great fun.
No more than half an hour."
The whistling is Gabriel along with producers Lillywhite and Hugh Padgham.
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On this day in 1986, the Robert Palmer single “Addicted to Love” debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 at #83 ( February 8 )
It all started with a guitar riff that came to Palmer in a dream….
He told Q magazine in 1988, "That noisy riff woke me up. I went downstairs, got out the tape recorder, then went back to bed.
Next morning, I thought, Phew, caught one there!"
Palmer intended the song to be a duet with Chaka Khan, but her record company at the time would not grant her a release to work on Palmer's label, Island Records, so he had to erase her part and re-record her high notes before releasing it.
Chaka Khan is still credited for the vocal arrangements in the album liner notes.
Chaka Khan did appear on Steve Winwood's "Higher Love," which coincidentally beat “Addicted to Love” for the 1987 Record of the Year Grammy…
Andy Taylor of Duran Duran (and a bandmate of Palmer's from The Power Station) plays lead guitar on the song.
Slade’s Noddy Holder once said in an interview:
“The one main song that I wish that I'd written and recorded is 'Addicted to Love' by Robert Palmer.
To me, that's a perfect pop song.
Everything about it really hits the nail on the head."
The song from his “Riptide” LP went all the way to #1 in the US and Australia, #2 in New Zealand, #4 in Canada, Ireland, and South Africa, and #5 in the UK.
Undoubtedly a key component in the success of the record was the iconic video clip, which was one of the most popular and widely broadcast videos of the day…
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Last week in 1984, the Nena single “99 Red Balloons” debuted on the UK Singles Chart at #58 (February 4)
And it went all the way to #1 in the UK.
In the US, the English-language version did not chart, while the German-language recording became Nena's only US hit, eventually peaking at #2.
The German version “99 Luftballons” went to #1 in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium and Germany.
The anti-war song lost a bit in the English translation, but the English version topped the charts in the UK, Canada and Ireland.
It was to be Nena’s only UK hit…
I wasn’t the only one that preferred the German language version…
From the outset, Nena lead singer Gabriele Kerner and other members of the band expressed disapproval of the English version of the song, "99 Red Balloons".
In March 1984, the band's keyboard player and song co-writer Uwe Fahrenkrog Petersen said, "We made a mistake there.
I think the song loses something in translation and even sounds silly."
In another interview that month, other members of the band were also quoted as being "not completely satisfied" with the English version.
The lyrics of the original German version tell a story of 99 balloons, which are mistaken for UFOs, causing a general to send pilots to investigate.
Finding nothing but balloons, the pilots put on a large show of fire power.
The display of force worries the nations along the borders and the war ministers on each side encourage conflict to grab power for themselves.
In the end, a cataclysmic war results from the otherwise harmless flight of balloons and causes devastation on all sides without a victor, as indicated in the denouement of the song: "99 Jahre Krieg ließen keinen Platz für Sieger," which translates to "99 years of war have left no place for winners."
The anti-war song finishes with the singer walking through the devastated ruins of the world and finding a single balloon…"'Denk' an dich und lass' ihn fliegen…” (or "Think of you and let it go…”
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Chedworth Roman Villa in Gloucestershire, England, is a nearly 1,800-year-old example of Roman luxury and innovation.
Its tepidarium, or warm room, was heated by a sophisticated hypocaust system, where hot air circulated beneath raised floors and through wall flues to maintain a comfortable temperature.
The intricate mosaic floors, still visible today, highlight the artistry of the era, while the preserved heating system showcases the advanced engineering that made Roman bathhouses a hallmark of their civilization.
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On this day in 1976, the America compilation LP “History - America’s Greatest Hits” debuted on the UK Albums Chart at #60 (February 7)
By late 1975, America had released five commercially successful studio albums and a number of hit singles, including two #1 hits.
The second of those, “Sister Golden Hair", had recently topped the charts, so Warner Bros. Records decided to capitalize on the band’s commercial momentum and growing catalogue by releasing their first greatest hits compilation.
Released in November 1975, the album contained all eleven of America's charting singles to date, along with an edited version of "Sandman", an extremely popular track from the debut album that had never been released as a single.
As America tragics will know, “History” keeps up the band’s tradition of naming albums beginning with the letter "H".
The first seven tracks of the album, having been recorded prior to legendary Beatles producer George Martin's involvement with the band, were specially remixed by Martin for this release.
Due to the commercial success and enduring popularity of this album, over time the remixed versions of America's hits on “History” have become as recognizable as the original singles themselves.
All the big ones are on here; “Horse With No Name”, “Sister Golden Hair”, “Ventura Highway”, “Sandman”, etc…
On the charts, the album peaked at #1 in Canada, #3 in the US and New Zealand, #11 in Australia, #25 in France, and #60 in the UK.
Fun fact: The classic cover artwork was by a then-unknown artist named Phil Hartman, later famous as an actor and comedian, and brother of the group's then-manager, John Hartmann.
Phil Hartman went on to become a longterm, Emmy-winning member of the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL), and voiced the characters of Lionel Hutz and Troy McClure on The Simpsons.
The liner notes spell his last name as "Hartmann"—the original spelling of his name.
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On this day in 1981, the Pat Benatar single “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” debuted on the Australian charts at #77 (February 9)
The song was written by Eddie Schwartz, a struggling guitarist living in Toronto.
Pat Benatar allegedly heard the song through a wall at the Chrysalis offices being played by a Chrysalis record company executive who was previewing material from a publishing company called ATV he was about to go and work for.
Schwartz later went on to become a successful producer, moving to Nashville and working with the likes of Joe Cocker, Carly Simon, and The Doobie Brothers.
Eddie Schwartz told Songfacts: "The song is laden with sexual innuendo, but at the core is a song about self confidence.
It's a song saying 'no matter what you throw at me, I can handle it, I can play in your league.'"
The second single from her second album “Crimes of Passion” eventually peaked at #33 in Australia, but was more successful in North America, giving Benatar her first US Top 20 hit at #9, and also peaked at #10 in Canada.
The song did not chart anywhere else.
It has, of course, gone on to become a fan favourite, and a classic track from the early 80s era.
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A beautiful Roman mosaic floor
discovered in Verona, Italy.
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Paraty is a small town surrounded by mountains on Brazil's Costa Verde, between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
Its colonial Portuguese center features cobblestone streets and buildings dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries, when it was a port during Brazil's gold rush.
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Coober Pedy, located in the arid outback of northern South Australia, is renowned as the world’s leading producer of opals, contributing to over 70% of the global supply.
The town was established in 1915 after the discovery of opal by prospectors and quickly became a key mining hub.
To cope with extreme weather conditions, where summer temperatures can soar above 40°C (104°F), many residents live in underground homes known as “dugouts.” These structures are carved into the earth to provide a cooler and more stable living environment compared to traditional surface homes. This unique lifestyle extends to various underground facilities, including churches, shops, and even hotels, making Coober Pedy distinctive for its extensive subterranean architecture.
The landscape of Coober Pedy is dotted with thousands of mine shafts and piles of excavated rock, reflecting the town’s ongoing mining activities. The local economy remains heavily reliant on opal mining, with numerous active mines. In addition to mining, tourism plays a significant role, as visitors are drawn to explore the opal mines, underground attractions, and learn about the town’s mining heritage. Despite the challenges posed by the harsh environment, Coober Pedy continues to be a significant contributor to the opal market and an iconic site within Australia’s mining industry.
The town’s innovative solutions to extreme conditions, combined with its ongoing role in the opal industry, make Coober Pedy a fascinating and resilient community.
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Happy Superbowl Sunday 🇺🇸
Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest day of the year for chicken wing consumption in the US, with Americans estimated to eat over 1.4 billion wings during the game. While the iconic Buffalo style remains a staple, regional varieties define the American wing map.
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🇵🇭| Foreground: SM Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines 🏙️
Background: The Manila Bay Skyline, along Roxas Boulevard, in the City of Manila, extending far left to Binondo Skyline, also part of Manila City, Metro Manila. 🏙️
📸 Ken Jover
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Beautifully captured by @markschumann_ -
YUXIN BOOKSTORE - One of the most photographed and visually striking destinations in Shenzhen, Yu Xin Bookstore draws visitors with its dramatic, futuristic design.
Known as a highly Instagrammable space, it redefines the traditional bookstore through features like the Möbius Ring and the Book Sea Tunnel, where mirrors, light, and reflections create an illusion of endless space, making visitors feel as though they have stepped into a vast universe of books.
📍3rd Floor, Impression Hui Shopping Mall (SCPG Inreach), No. 53 Minzhi Avenue South, Longhua District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Opening hours:
- Monday to Sunday: 10AM- 10PM
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When it comes to ancient Greece, the helmet that most people imagine is the Corinthian helmet.
It was used for several centuries, sometimes with a crest, sometimes without.
These were made of bronze and would have been great at deflecting, spear thrusts, sword swings, and whizzing arrows.
It’s apparently very comfortable to wear.
Vision is decent, and it does indeed rest easily on the top of the head when not sweating it out in the shield wall.
The one downside of the Corinthian helmet is that it would have been difficult to hear everything that was going on because there were no holes for the ears.
Also, in the Mediterranean heat during the summer campaign season, it would have been hot!
Picture: Bronze Corinthian helmet,
c. 500 BCE, Staatliche Antikensammlungen
(Inv. 4330)
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The interior of the Central Arcade in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
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A detailed architectural infographic titled "History of Architecture - The Colosseum." It uses a combination of cross-sectional diagrams, 3D models, and explanatory text to break down the engineering and social structure of the Flavian Amphitheatre.
1. OVERALL STRUCTURE AND DIMENSIONS
The central focus is an exterior sectional view of the Colosseum, showing both the outer facade and the inner seating arrangements. Key measurements provided include:
• Height: 48 meters.
• Length: 188 meters.
• Width: 156 meters.
2. SEATING AND SOCIAL HIERARCHY
The top-left diagram illustrates how Roman society was physically stratified within the stadium:
• Podium (For VIPs): The lowest tier, closest to the action.
• Equestrian Class: The next level up.
• Ordinary Citizens: Seated in the large middle section.
• Lowest Class: Relegated to the very top, steepest gallery.
3. ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS
The infographic highlights the specific Roman engineering feats that allowed such a massive structure to stand:
THE CLASSICAL ORDERS
The Colosseum famously utilized different Greek-inspired columns for each level:
• Doric (Lower Arcade): Simple and sturdy.
• Ionic (Middle Arcade): Identified by the scroll-like volutes.
• Corinthian (Upper Arcade): Ornate with acanthus leaf carvings.
VAULTING SYSTEMS
In the top-right and bottom-right, the graphic explains the internal support system:
• Barrel Vault: A simple arched ceiling used for passages.
• Groin Vault: Formed by the intersection of two barrel vaults, allowing for open spans and better weight distribution.
• Buttresses and Piers: Heavy masonry used to counteract the outward thrust of the arches.
4. FUNCTIONAL FEATURES
The diagram labels several operational areas of the arena:
• Velarium (Awning): A large canvas roof used to provide shade for spectators.
• Arena Floor: Described as wood covered in sand, with a "Room for Machines" and areas for "Gladiators and Animal Fighting" underneath (the hypogeum).
• Passages and Arches: Designed for the efficient movement of thousands of people.
This infographic effectively demonstrates how the Romans combined aesthetic beauty (the Greek orders) with practical engineering (concrete vaults and arches) to create one of the most iconic buildings in history.
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This week in 1981 the Police single “Don’t Stand So Close To Me” debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 at #78 (February 7)
The lead single from the “Zenyatta Mondatta” LP
was written by former English teacher Gordon Sumner, aka Sting, about an inappropriate attraction between a student and a teacher, a controversial subject even back in those days…
In 1993, Sting explained the origins of the song, saying “…most of our fans were young girls so I started roleplaying a bit. Let's exploit that…
To be frank, it was right in our market.
A lot of teenage girls were buying our records.
So the idea was, let's write a Lolita story."
It went to #1 in the UK, becoming the best selling single of 1980 there.
The song was also #1 in Spain, and was a Top 10 hit around the world in the US, Australia, Canada, South Africa, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Norway.
The Police won the 1982 Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for this song…
In 1986 a new version "Don't Stand So Close to Me '86" was recorded, and once again hit the charts…
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🚨 7 Silent Food Cost Killers Destroying Your Kitchen Profits
Most restaurants don’t lose money because of low sales…
They lose it quietly in the kitchen.
Here are the 7 hidden profit leaks every chef & owner should fix 👇
✅ Over portioning
Just 10–20g extra per plate = thousands lost monthly.
✅ Poor inventory tracking
If you don’t count stock, stock counts your profit.
✅ No standardized recipes
Different cooks = different costs = unstable margins.
✅Overproduction & food waste
Cooking more ≠ selling more. It means throwing more.
✅ Wrong supplier pricing
Not reviewing prices regularly = paying silently more.
✅Improper storage & labeling
Expired food = direct cash in the bin.
✅No daily food cost review
Weekly checks are too late. Daily control = profit.
Restaurants don’t fail from big mistakes. They fail from small leaks which ignored daily. Lose Your Ego if you want to make money.
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