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Fact for Easter Friday

In seventeenth century England, most children drank beer, not water.

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Adam Curtis Greencine interview
I just picked up on an interview Adam Curtis made with a US-based site, possibly part of an effort to break into the USA. It’s no surprise he feels the urge to get there - with the US featuring in a number of his documentaries, such as The Power of Nightmares, about the parallel and mutualistic development of neo-conservatism and Islamist extremist groups; or The Century of Self, charting the influence of psychology on advertising in the 20th century) – the impact could be large. For investigative journalists and documentary makers alike (where’s the line drawn?), what more are you looking for in life? In it, he comes across as thoughtful, intelligent, grumpy, but also confident - to the point of narcissism. It’s a fascinating insight into the work of a strong but underexposed force in TV. Here are some interesting takeaways for the time-pressed amongst you:...

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