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Leonardo da Vinci wasn’t just a painter, he was a walking encyclopedia of genius, born in 1452 as an illegitimate child with little formal education.

@PhilosophyOfPhy Leonardo da Vinci wasn’t just a painter, he was a walking encyclopedia of genius, born in 1452 as an illegitimate child with little formal education. Yet, this self-taught visionary became the ultimate Renaissance man: artist, inventor, scientist, engineer, and … Continue reading

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The Harvard Gazette: Imagination

Science & Tech ‘Imagination’ Less like a picture, more like a video game? Cognitive scientist explains how we ‘see’ what isn’t real.  Sy Boles Harvard Staff Writer February 6, 2026 5 min read Imagine this: A person walks into a room … Continue reading

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Science Spinning Sean Duke: Benefits to children of mobility assistance dogs

Assistive Technology, Biomedical, Health, The Irish Times ‘Best decision we ever made’: Study shows benefits to children of mobility assistance dogs Marisa Geary said her son now stands taller and has gained in confidence A study of children with walking impairments has highlighted the … Continue reading

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EL PAIS: Hidden story … painting stolen by Nazis found in Argentina

Nazism Looting, escape, and mystery: The hidden story behind the painting stolen by the Nazis and found in Argentina After the recovery of ‘Portrait of a Lady,’ researchers are analyzing other seized works, such as a 17th-century still life spotted … Continue reading

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Michael Comyn KC … for kids. Kids Encyclopedia Facts. His granddaughter Michelle says, what a marvellous idea.

ClearSearchWeb Images Kimages Kpedia EspañolNEW Michael Comyn facts for kids Kids Encyclopedia Facts Quick facts for kidsMichael Comyn Comyn in 1933 Leas-Chathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann In office12 December 1934 – 27 April 1938 Preceded by Michael F. O’Hanlon Succeeded by Pádraic Ó Máille Senator In officeDecember … Continue reading

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Futurism:

Knowledge is Power Aug 18, 6:08 PM EDTbyJoe Wilkins Mark Zuckerberg Has No Problem With People Using His AI to Generate Fake Medical Information “The disinformation included claims about vaccines causing autism, cancer-curing diets, HIV being airborne and 5G causing … Continue reading

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Grok3 AI: When Michael Collins Met Fianna Fáil: Memory, Legacy, and Oratory in the Houses of the Oireachtas 1927 – 1932. Below is comment from Senator Michael Comyn…

See new posts Collins also managed to enter posthumously into debate on international relations when his name was invoked during a debate on the Kellogg Briand Pact, an international non-aggression pact signed in 1929. The Fianna Fáil Senator Michael Comyn … Continue reading

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Grok3 AI. At St. Peter’s Church, in this city, William Dudley Persse, Esq., eldest son of the late Patrick Persse, of Spring Garden, to Rose, eldest daughter of the late Francis Blake Foster, Esq., of Knockmoy Abbey, in the county of Galway, Esq., and niece to Lord Ffrench.[5]

Biography William Dudley Persse, the son of Patrick Persse and Caroline Morgan, was born about 1826.BIRTHS.At Spring Garden, County of Galway, the Lady of Patrick Persse, Esq. of a son.[1] He attended Trinity College.PERSSE, WILLIAM DUDLEY, S.C. [Socius Comitatus] (Mr Eaton, Galway Coll.), … Continue reading

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Big Think: Van Gogh

Books — July 8, 2025 Why did Van Gogh eat yellow paint? The troubled obsession behind the masterpieces. In “Human History on Drugs,” Sam Kelly explores what the research can tell us about one of history’s most brilliant — and troubled — … Continue reading

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Grok3 AI: Oath and Land Annuities : Signatories including Senator Michael Comyn K.C., in favour of the case for the retention of the Land Annuities

Irish Press 29th March 1932 pg 1 Note may be sent to London tomorrow Oath and Land Annuities by our political correspondent. Although most of the ministers were enjoying a short respite yesterday Mr de Valera spent the day and … Continue reading

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