A new HG Wells £2 coin is full of errors
Reece Goodall reports on the official £2 coin commemorating HG Wells being filled with errors.
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London Marathon organisers hope to set world record for 2021 runners
The organisers of the London Marathon are “very optimistic” that a record 50,000 runners will be able to take part when the race is held on 3 October. It is planning for 100,000 people to take part in its 2021 event, with 50,000 runners on the traditional course and another...
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Why ‘1984’ resonates with a polarized America
Reece Goodall comments on the parallels to be drawn between George Orwell's 1984 and the politics of the USA today.
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Concept to Console: ‘Super Mario Sunshine’
In the penultimate article of the series, Reece Goodall takes a look at the development of Super Mario Sunshine!
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UK universities should remain online until September, argues lecturer
A lecturer has called for UK universities to remain online until September.
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Yan Bingtao mounts impressive comeback to win Masters title
Debutant Yan Bingtao mounted an impressive fightback to defeat John Higgins and win the 2021 Masters. The 20-year-old Chinese player overturned the former champion’s 7-5 lead to win 10-8, becoming only the second player from China to win the tournament (after the 2011 winner Ding Junhui), and the youngest Masters...
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TIME TRAVEL: the history of the Highwayman
When you hear the word ‘highwayman’, it’s entirely possible you may have an image of a gentleman robber in your mind –a dangerous figure in the road at night, possibly even stealing from the rich to give to the poor. But this idea, although true in a few cases, is a hugely romanticised conception of these historical robbers. So who exactly were the highwaymen who
plagued the dark forest roads of pre-industrial Britain?
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Concept to Console: a history of ‘Super Mario 64’
Reece Goodall looks back at the development of Super Mario 64, one of Nintendo's most famous games!
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Kim Jong-un admits failure of North Korean economic plan
Reece Goodall explores the failure of King Jong-un's economic policies for 2020 and what went wrong.
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Trump National stripped of 2022 US PGA Championship
The 2022 PGA Championship will no longer take place at Donald Trump’s golf course in New Jersey, after organisers said it would be “detrimental” to the organisation’s brand. The decision came after supporters of the President attacked the US Capitol Building on Wednesday 6 January, which led to five deaths...
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Australian Open: after his positive Covid test, should Murray travel to Melbourne?
Andy Murray has tested positive for Covid-19 before his flight to Melbourne to compete at the Australian Open, putting his presence at the tournament in doubt. The five-time Melbourne finalist was due to fly to Australia on one of the 18 charter flights arranged by tournament organisers, but he was...
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UCL makes formal apology for its history and legacy of eugenics
University College London has issued a public apology for its role in the development, propagation and legitimisation of eugenics.
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Reviewing ‘Mrs Brown’s Boys’ 2020 specials
Reece Goodall reviews this year's Christmas specials of 'Mrs Brown's Boys', and explains why he likes them despite popular opinion.
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