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Wikipedia is a free encyclopedia written and maintained by a community of nearly 260,000 volunteers. It is the largest and most-read reference work in history, and is consistently ranked among the ten most visited websites. Wikipedia is available in more than 300 languages, which together comprise over 63 million articles and attract more than 15 billion views every month. Wikipedia content is also available on social media: ➡️ Instagram: instagram.com/wikipedia ➡️ TikTok: tiktok.com/@wikipedia ➡️ Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/wikipedia.o… ➡️ Threads: threads.net/@wikipedia ➡️ Facebook: facebook.com/wikipedia ➡️ YouTube: youtube.com/wikipedia ➡️ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/wikiped…
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Every holiday season since 1966, the city of Gävle, Sweden, has erected a giant Yule goat made of straw in the town square. This festive symbol has become famous not only for its impressive size, but also for its history of repeated arson. ➡️ w.wiki/_BC2
An enormous goat made of straw blanketed in snow. Text says: This large Yule goat made of straw has become famous for its annual construction and the repeated attempts to burn it down.

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The Indus script remains one of history’s unsolved mysteries. Used by the Indus Valley Civilization over 4,000 years ago, this collection of symbols appears on seals and pottery across northwest India. Yet no one has successfully deciphered its meaning. 🧵⬇️ (1/4)
A close-up of an engraved stone featuring inscriptions, showcasing historical significance. Text says: The symbols on this seal, like others from the Indus Valley Script, could represent words, ideas, or even names, but the script’s true meaning remains a mystery to this day.

ALT A close-up of an engraved stone featuring inscriptions, showcasing historical significance. Text says: The symbols on this seal, like others from the Indus Valley Script, could represent words, ideas, or even names, but the script’s true meaning remains a mystery to this day.

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Scholars debate whether the script represents a full language or proto-writing, as most inscriptions are very brief, making analysis challenging. (3/4)
Two small clay pieces featuring intricately crafted animal figures on their surfaces. Text says: Some researchers hypothesize that these symbols represent a proto-writing system or even an early form of language.

ALT Two small clay pieces featuring intricately crafted animal figures on their surfaces. Text says: Some researchers hypothesize that these symbols represent a proto-writing system or even an early form of language.

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Despite numerous attempts, no bilingual inscriptions (like the Rosetta Stone) have been found to provide clues, leaving the language and content of these symbols unknown to this day. Explore this key to one of the world’s earliest civilizations ➡️ w.wiki/5CYv (4/4)
A display case showcasing various intricate stone carvings. Text says: Despite numerous attempts, no one has been able to definitively translate the Indus script. The mystery of these symbols continues to captivate linguists and historians, as they may hold key insights into the culture and communication of one of the earliest civilizations.

ALT A display case showcasing various intricate stone carvings. Text says: Despite numerous attempts, no one has been able to definitively translate the Indus script. The mystery of these symbols continues to captivate linguists and historians, as they may hold key insights into the culture and communication of one of the earliest civilizations.

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📜 She composed sacred melodies, advanced the science of medicine, and even invented a new language. Discover the genius of Hildegard of Bingen. 🧵⬇️ (1/4)
A painting of a woman in a black robe seated on a chair below an archway. Text says: A 12th-century mystic, composer, and healer known for her contributions to theology, natural sciences, and music, Hildegard of Bingen has been considered the founder of scientific natural history in Germany.

ALT A painting of a woman in a black robe seated on a chair below an archway. Text says: A 12th-century mystic, composer, and healer known for her contributions to theology, natural sciences, and music, Hildegard of Bingen has been considered the founder of scientific natural history in Germany.

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Hildegard also composed sacred music, wrote plays such as “Ordo Virtutum”, and even created an alternative alphabet called “Litterae ignotae” as part of her unique language system. Her scientific writings on natural history and medicine are among the earliest of their kind. (3/4)
A collection of symbols printed in black, set on a white background. Text says: Among her many scholarly works, Hildegard also created an alternative alphabet, the “Litterae ignotae,” which she used for her language Lingua Ignota.

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Today, Hildegard is celebrated for her pioneering spirit across many fields, her influence in sacred music, and her contributions to both scientific knowledge and spirituality. Read more about her many scholarly and creative works ➡️ w.wiki/7qjQ (4/4)
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🔥 Where temperatures soar and colors explode: Enter the surreal world of Dallol. 🧵⬇️ (1/7)
A large yellow pool surrounded by orange rocks in a vast desert landscape under a clear blue sky. Text says: Known for its otherworldly landscape of bright colors and mineral formations, this site in Ethiopia is shaped by volcanic and hydrothermal activity, resulting in vivid pools of yellow, green, and orange due to sulfur and other minerals.

ALT A large yellow pool surrounded by orange rocks in a vast desert landscape under a clear blue sky. Text says: Known for its otherworldly landscape of bright colors and mineral formations, this site in Ethiopia is shaped by volcanic and hydrothermal activity, resulting in vivid pools of yellow, green, and orange due to sulfur and other minerals.

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The remote location, far from inhabited areas, presents a challenging environment for scientists studying the effects of extreme conditions, but it remains an important site for research. (6/7)
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Explore the science of this natural wonder ➡️ w.wiki/ByVh (7/7)
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Christmas time, holiday season, Yuletide, festivities, winter or summer holidays... Depending on where you are in the world, the period between late November and early January can be known by various names. Throughout history, multiple celebrations have taken place during this time of the year. Layouts of late Neolithic archaeological sites indicate that the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere was a special moment for some cultures. In ancient Rome, the Saturnalia festival honored the god of time with celebrations that lasted multiple days in December. Since the 19th and 20th centuries, as the economic impact involving the lead-up to Christmas Day grew in North America and Europe, the term "Christmas season" became known as a peak season for the retail sector and began to also encompass the days right before and after 25 December. Today, this holiday season begins in late November and runs until early January, including Advent, Christmas, New Year's Day, Hannukah, Yule, Kwanzaa, and more celebrations. In some traditions, Candlemas is the official end of the festivities, taking place on 2 February. Learn more about this period ➡️ w.wiki/67U4
Article of the Week: Christmas and holiday season. Across the world, the period between late November and early January is peak season for the retail sector. Image depicts a close up of Christmas ornaments on a Christmas tree.

ALT Article of the Week: Christmas and holiday season. Across the world, the period between late November and early January is peak season for the retail sector. Image depicts a close up of Christmas ornaments on a Christmas tree.

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By observing bioindicators, scientists gain valuable information on the cumulative impacts on ecosystems, offering a natural approach to environmental monitoring. (3/4)
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Curious to learn how these organisms help protect our planet? Read on ➡️ w.wiki/ByVW (4/4)
A close-up of a red crayfish with elongated legs stands on sand. Text says: Crayfish have been hypothesized as potential bioindicators. One proposal is to look at the accumulation of microplastics in the digestive tract of red swamp crayfish.

ALT A close-up of a red crayfish with elongated legs stands on sand. Text says: Crayfish have been hypothesized as potential bioindicators. One proposal is to look at the accumulation of microplastics in the digestive tract of red swamp crayfish.

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Common examples of bioindicators include fish and crustaceans in water bodies, which can indicate water quality changes that might go unnoticed by chemical testing alone. (2/4)
A black grown stands on the ground, adjacent to a patch of grass. Text says: Populations of American crows are especially susceptible to the West Nile Virus. They can be used as a bioindicator species for the disease's presence in an area.

ALT A black grown stands on the ground, adjacent to a patch of grass. Text says: Populations of American crows are especially susceptible to the West Nile Virus. They can be used as a bioindicator species for the disease's presence in an area.

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