Przekrój Magazine

Przekrój (pron. ‘p-SHEH-crooy’) is a lightly-put digital magazine that observes the world with a kind and playful eye.

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How do humans perceive the present? And is the here and now actually there for us to experience?

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On this day in 1564, the British playwright William Shakespeare was born… Or was he? And did he actually author the extensive number of plays and sonnets attributed to his name? https://t.co/nDd5lchvfE

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Our in-house “coaching guru” shares his wisdom—this time on how to succeed in the supermarket queue. https://t.co/iLKWiQQSjp

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One day, the Head Assistant of Dental Medicine finds himself in Tirana for a dentistry conference. Little does he know that he will find his late father, too. A short story by a Bulgarian writer. https://t.co/3RQEUrbNMV

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Cymatics—the study of visible sound—is quite easily explored. All you need to do is rub your fingers around the rim of a glass. https://t.co/6X5KEoFGV7

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The success of Walt Disney’s amusement park lay in his ability to craft nostalgia and imagination for both children and adults. In this respect, he was a visionary. https://t.co/GUKjh3247J

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There was a time when the use of white lead for skin whitening was all the rage. Yet without the relevant knowledge of chemistry, the pursuit of beauty can be fatal. https://t.co/4r3kCOUl2m

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The culinary role of flowers extends far beyond crystallized cake decorations—there’s a whole host of wild plants you can use for all sorts of jams, sugars, and syrups. https://t.co/2Khd6TbhkT

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There are various analogies and metaphors that might be useful in describing the processes of planets and stars in our solar system. https://t.co/A5UIU1RCti

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Countless deities exist across the various pantheons of human history; alongside those deities are written manifold origin stories. https://t.co/MSMQRMMUcM

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Excessive breathing can entail too little carbon dioxide in our body, which can lead to numerous health complications. This can be solved with diaphragmatic breathing. https://t.co/b9CrNSVSac

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On the occasion of Nikolai Gogol’s birthday, we present an excerpt from his short story “The Nose,” illustrated by Joanna Grochocka. https://t.co/7pZd2mKMke

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Tubers often end up neglected in the back of the fridge. Yet carrots, celeriac, and parsley root can be roasted or boiled to inspirational effect. https://t.co/USpR7fsnWU

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In 1704, Alexander Selkirk found himself exiled on the island of Más a Tierra, next to South America. An author channels Selkirk’s voice to recount his seafaring life. https://t.co/FTcJp7wYk1

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On this day in 1857, a young Indian soldier in the British East India Company decided to take a stand against his British masters, kickstarting a major rebellion. https://t.co/FDnCpo04j5

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There was a time when the use of white lead for skin whitening was all the rage. Yet without the relevant knowledge of chemistry, the pursuit of beauty can be fatal... https://t.co/4r3kCOUl2m

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The spring weather can be enjoyed mindfully. A meditation teacher suggests five walking exercises. https://t.co/LhFXn3W9dz

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In a small Slovakian village lived a local cobbler, József Balogh. He was a seemingly unremarkable man, yet the folk art he created outside his house was a joy to behold. https://t.co/gYwqMu49sB

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Modern society is moving further and further away from greenery, with forests and parks obscured behind screens and windows. https://t.co/iqAlpVYLDE