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Field Names Encode Local Knowledge
- Paul Cavill traced 45,000 English field names from historical records, revealing rich local meaning.
- Many field names encoded practical info like wetness, shape, or social use for locals navigating land.
Irrigation Shapes Landscapes And Drains Aquifers
- Circular fields in the US result from center-pivot irrigation and improved efficiency.
- This irrigation drives heavier water use and stresses the Ogallala aquifer beneath the Great Plains.
Anti‑Valentine March In Japan
- The Revolutionary Alliance of Unpopular Men in Japan stage annual anti-Valentine marches against 'romantic capitalism.'
- They object to obligations like women buying chocolates for many colleagues on Valentine's Day.