https://youtu.be/cHEOsKddURQ

Here is an excelent Kurzgesagt video.

I’ll add Spanish! “Alfil”, taken from arabic “(al-)fil”, taken from persian “pil”, meaning “the elephant”, since at some point in the past the piece was, evidently, an elephant.

States are defined by sovereignty over territory and a group of people. They are what we commonly call countries. [1] The United States, Great Britain, and Nigeria are all examples of states

https://chass.usu.edu/international-studies/aggies-go/nation-states

Commenting to check later.

I really like that description! The study of choice. I think that under that lens I’ll be able to appreciate art in a new way. Thanks.