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The before and after of a restoration of old photographs with artificial intelligence and Photoshop

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Ecuador
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The before and after of a restoration of old photographs with artificial intelligence and Photoshop

Edgar landivar 5 July, 2020

A few weeks ago I started posting OLD PHOTOGRAPHS on Twitter processed with artificial intelligence algorithms and ...

The Volcano of San Vicente

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The Volcano of San Vicente

Edgar landivar 28 June, 2020

Near the city of Salinas, Ecuador, there is a sign that indicates a short detour to the ...

The strange parties to inhale anesthesia of the early 19th century

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The strange parties to inhale anesthesia of the early 19th century

Edgar landivar 27 June, 2020

Nitrous oxide was one of the first effective anesthetics discovered, but it didn't always have that important ...

La interesante historia de los hombres que cargaron una planta hidroeléctrica y un auto a través de la selva.

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La interesante historia de los hombres que cargaron una planta hidroeléctrica y un auto a través de la selva.

Edgar landivar 27 June, 2020

Cuenca is a picturesque Ecuadorian city, very interesting to visit. It is nailed in the middle of the ...

The Count of Monte Cristo

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The Count of Monte Cristo

Edgar landivar 27 June, 2020

By: Raúl Guerrero The first book I read cover to cover was an illustrated summary of ...

Cuando nos lavábamos los dientes con pasta radioactiva y tomábamos Coca-Cola con cocaína

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Science of the past
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Cuando nos lavábamos los dientes con pasta radioactiva y tomábamos Coca-Cola con cocaína

Edgar landivar 27 June, 2020

The title may sound bizarre, but throughout history humanity has used substances ...

The miraculous malaria cure that became a gin and tonic

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Curiosities
Ecuador
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The miraculous malaria cure that became a gin and tonic

Edgar landivar 27 June, 2020

Before the arrival of the Spanish, the aboriginal tribes of South America knew about the miraculous property of ...

The Voice of the last Castrato. The only known recording of the famous singer Alessandro Moreschi.

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The Voice of the last Castrato. The only known recording of the famous singer Alessandro Moreschi.

Edgar landivar 27 June, 2020

Long ago, prosperity and fame were the coveted awards for those extraordinary voices that ...

The First Laptop in History: EPSON HX-20.

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Science of the past
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The First Laptop in History: EPSON HX-20.

Edgar landivar 27 June, 2020

By the end of December last year I got an impressive gem: an old computer, but in optimal ...

Medardo Ángel Silva and the Dance of Pavlova

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Medardo Ángel Silva and the Dance of Pavlova

Edgar landivar 27 June, 2020

Written by: Vicente Adum G. This video is of the famous dancer Anna Pavlova performing La Muerte ...

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The before and after of a restoration of old photographs with artificial intelligence and Photoshop

The Volcano of San Vicente

The strange parties to inhale anesthesia of the early 19th century

La interesante historia de los hombres que cargaron una planta hidroeléctrica y un auto a través de la selva.

The Count of Monte Cristo

Cuando nos lavábamos los dientes con pasta radioactiva y tomábamos Coca-Cola con cocaína

The miraculous malaria cure that became a gin and tonic

The Voice of the last Castrato. The only known recording of the famous singer Alessandro Moreschi.

The First Laptop in History: EPSON HX-20.

Medardo Ángel Silva and the Dance of Pavlova

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