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Culture & Art
Aug 1, 2015
Top education
As Asian powers rise, the University of Tokyo is trying to strengthen its reputation as a globally relevant institute of higher learning. Internationalization is nothing new for the University of Tokyo (UTokyo), although it remains a...
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Culture & Art
Jul 1, 2015
Extraordinary glassmaking
Bohemian glass, sometimes referred to as Bohemia crystal, is glass produced in the regions of Bohemia and Silesia, now parts of the Czech Republic. It has a centuries long history of being internationally...
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Culture & Art
Jul 1, 2015
Amusing families for 65 years
Bergantino is a small town in north-east Italy, with a long tradition of carousel making since the 1940's. Known as "The Village of the Ride", many of its inhabitants have devoted their careers to the production of expertly crafted amusement...
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Culture & Art
Jul 1, 2015
Weaves of cotton
Pakistan is today one of the main producers of textiles in the world, accounting for about 9 % of the textile needs, producing several types of textile products: cotton spinning (yarn), cotton weaving (cloth), cotton fabric, home textiles,...
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Culture & Art
Jun 28, 2015
Toys are fun
Famosa Toys is one of the biggest toymakers in the world, manufacturing 14 brands with different product lines. From classical dolls to modern motorized toys, the spanish group wants to evolve constantly and innovate everyday.
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Culture & Art
May 1, 2015
Training for excellence
Majestic mountain ranges, the world's most famous pocket knives and bastionary banking are just a few of the things that come to mind when thinking about Switzerland. With its amazing cuisine, four national languages, horological...
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Culture & Art
May 1, 2015
Hollywood's favourites
Ever wondered where all the horse tack seen in famous movies, such as Lord of the Rings, Prince of Persia and others where made? If you have, here's the answer: in Portugal. More precisely, a Portuguese family in Leiria, Portugal.
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Culture & Art
Apr 1, 2015
The Forgotten Instrument
Russian physicist and inventor Lev Termen created the Theremin, the first electronic musical instrument in history. Unknown to many people, its unique sound is embedded in the world's pop-culture.
