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12/15/2024

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 The Osprey has done it again! This majestic bird of prey has just been spotted with not one, not two, but THREE fish in its talons! Talk about a triple catch! 🐟🐟🐟

12/15/2024

A baboon named Jack officially worked for South African railways (1881-1890) as a signalman and was paid twenty cents a day and half a beer weekly. Jack never made a single mistake in his entire Railway career. Jack was a chacma baboon who assisted a paraplegic railway signalman named James Wide, also known as "Jumper" Wide, after losing his legs in a railway accident. James Wide trained Jack to help him with his daily tasks. Over time, Jack learned to operate railway signals under supervision, requiring careful attention and precision.
Jack the Baboon became famous for his reliability and accuracy in railway signal operation. He never made a mistake in the nine years he worked for the railway. Jack passed away in 1890, and his skull is preserved at the Albany Museum in Grahamstown, South Africa, as a reminder of his unique contributions to the railway industry.
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12/13/2024

Shoutout to my hero, Ham! 🐾 Yesterday, he hurt his paw while trying to save my life. I was working on my house when I fell and was critically injured. But thanks to Ham's bravery and quick thinking, he got my neighbor's attention and I was rescued. I owe my life to this furry little guy. 🙏🏼 🐶❤️ Credits to the amazing owner 🌷

12/13/2024

TODAY I ADOPTED A HUMAN
It broke my heart to see him so alone and confused. And suddenly I managed to make his teary eyes meet mine. I don't like the smell of sad. I wanted so badly to jump on him. He spoke to me tenderly and I knew, I had to rescue him! That human needed me. So I barked with all my might, followed him for blocks and blocks.
I got closer, I could smell his hands. The human smiled for an instant and when he took me in his arms, I began to feel his cold heart warm. I got close to his cheeks and felt a tear roll down them. I looked deeply at him and his response was a bright smile. I jumped excitedly into his arms, I promised to behave myself, love him forever and never leave his side.
How lucky he was to pass through that block, down that street and I also feel lucky.
There were so many people walking by and no one was looking at me. All worried, all involved in his problems. I'm glad no one else chose me! Today I saved a life. Today I adopted a human. 🐾🕊💞
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12/12/2024

Creepy Beautiful Abandoned House
Once upon a time, I stumbled upon the most abandoned house. The overgrown vines and broken windows gave it an eerie charm. As I cautiously stepped inside, I couldn't help but feel a sense of mystery and wonder. Who used to live here? What secrets does this house hold? . Have you ever come across a place like this? Share your stories in the comments below!

12/12/2024

Poor Greta. Life without petroleum and petroleum based products.
One crisp winter morning in Sweden, a cute little girl named Greta woke up to a perfect world, one where there were no petroleum products ruining the earth. She tossed aside her cotton sheet and wool blanket and stepped out onto a dirt floor covered with willow bark that had been pulverized with rocks.
“What’s this?” she asked.
“Pulverized willow bark,” replied her fairy godmother.
“What happened to the carpet?” she asked.
“The carpet was nylon, which is made from butadiene and hydrogen cyanide, both made from petroleum,” came the response.
Greta smiled, acknowledging that adjustments are necessary to save the planet, and moved to the sink to brush her teeth where instead of a toothbrush, she found a willow, mangled on one end to expose wood fibre bristles.
“Your old toothbrush?” noted her godmother, “Also nylon.”
“Where’s the water?” asked Greta.
“Down the road in the canal,” replied her godmother, Just make sure you avoid water with cholera in it.”
“Why’s there no running water?” Greta asked, becoming a little peevish.
“Well,” said her godmother, who happened to teach engineering at MIT, “Where do we begin?”
There followed a long monologue about how sink valves need elastomer seats and how copper pipes contain copper, which has to be mined and how it’s impossible to make all-electric earth-moving equipment with no gear lubrication or tires and how ore has to be smelted to a make metal, and that’s tough to do with only electricity as a source of heat, and even if you use only electricity, the wires need insulation, which is petroleum-based, and though most of Sweden’s energy is produced in an environmentally friendly way because of hydro and nuclear, if you do a mass and energy balance around the whole system, you still need lots of petroleum products like lubricants and nylon and rubber for tires and asphalt for filling potholes and wax and iPhone plastic and elastic to hold your underwear up while operating a copper smelting furnace and . . .
“What’s for breakfast?” interjected Greta, whose head was hurting.
"Fresh, range-fed chicken eggs,” replied her godmother. “Raw.”
“How so, raw?” inquired Greta.
“Well, . . .” And once again, Greta was told about the need for petroleum products like transformer oil and scores of petroleum products essential for producing metals for frying pans and in the end was educated about how you can’t have a petroleum-free world and then cook eggs. Unless you rip your front fence up and start a fire and carefully cook your egg in an orange peel like you do in Boy Scouts. Not that you can find oranges in Sweden anymore.
“But I want poached eggs like my Aunt Tilda makes,” lamented Greta.
“Tilda died this morning,” the godmother explained. “Bacterial pneumonia.”
“What?!” interjected Greta. “No one dies of bacterial pneumonia! We have penicillin.”
“Not anymore,” explained godmother “The production of penicillin requires chemical extraction using isobutyl acetate, which, if you know your organic chemistry, is petroleum-based. Lots of people are dying, which is problematic because there’s not any easy way of disposing of the bodies since backhoes need hydraulic oil and crematoriums can’t really burn many bodies using as fuel Swedish fences and furniture, which are rapidly disappearing - being used on the black market for roasting eggs and staying warm.”
This represents only a fraction of Greta’s day, a day without microphones to exclaim into and a day without much food, and a day without carbon-fibre boats to sail in, but a day that will save the planet.
Tune in tomorrow when Greta needs a root canal and learns how Novocain is synthesized.
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12/11/2024

The point where the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans meet is a fascinating natural phenomenon, often characterized by a visible line where the two bodies of water appear to clash but do not fully mix. This unique phenomenon occurs primarily due to differences in the salinity, temperature, and density of each ocean's water. While these differences do not create a solid barrier, they create a gradient that makes it difficult for the waters to fully blend, resulting in a striking contrast that can be seen on the surface.
One of the most notable places where this phenomenon occurs is at Cape Horn, the southern tip of South America, where the Pacific Ocean meets the Atlantic. Here, the waters of the Pacific, typically cooler and less salty, encounter the warmer, saltier waters of the Atlantic. These differences cause each ocean to retain its unique characteristics for a while before they gradually blend through diffusion and currents. This phenomenon is further influenced by powerful ocean currents, like the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, which flows around Antarctica and affects the waters where these oceans converge. Such currents contribute to the distinct separation line that travelers often observe in photos and videos.
Beyond the physical aspects, the meeting of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans has long held symbolic and cultural significance. It represents a natural boundary between two vast and diverse ecosystems, each home to unique marine life adapted to its environment. This convergence zone also poses challenges for marine navigation, as the differing currents, temperatures, and wave patterns can create unpredictable conditions, making it a notorious area for sailors.
Scientists study these oceanic differences to understand more about climate patterns, marine biodiversity, and the ways in which these two major bodies of water influence global systems. This meeting point between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans serves as a powerful reminder of the complexities of our planet’s natural processes and the unseen forces shaping life within and around these waters.
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12/10/2024

This is one of the strangest and rarest plants on the planet, in the bromeliad family, the puya Raimondi, “Queen of the Andes”. It grows up to 12 feet wide, reaches up to 15 meters, or 50 feet tall. . It usually takes around 80 -100 years to flower, blooms once in a lifetime, for a whole year, producing 8,000 to 20,000 blooms in a 3 -month period. No other plant blooms so long, or so prolifically. It then spreads its 6-12 MILLION seeds and (dies by self-combustion.?) This is on the high-rise of Peru and Bolivia.
Photo: Waldemar Niclevicz

12/09/2024

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12/09/2024

What is the biggest ship ever built? Could it be sunk by an aircraft carrier or something similar to that?
The biggest ship ever built is the Seawise Giant, also known as the Knock Nevis, Happy Giant, Jahre Viking, or Mont. It was a supertanker that was built in 1979 and scrapped in 2010. It had a length of 1,504 feet (458 meters), a beam of 226 feet (69 meters), a draft of 81 feet (25 meters), and a displacement of 657,019 tons (595,214 metric tons).
The Seawise Giant was so big that it could not pass through the Suez Canal or the Panama Canal. It could only sail in the Indian Ocean, the Persian Gulf, and the South China Sea. It could carry up to 4.1 million barrels (650,000 cubic meters) of crude oil, which is equivalent to about 5% of the daily global oil consumption.
But could it be sunk by an aircraft carrier or something similar to that? The short answer is: yes, but not easily. The long answer is: it depends on the type and amount of weapons used, the location and angle of impact, and the damage control measures taken.
An aircraft carrier could potentially sink the Seawise Giant by using its aircraft or missiles to attack its hull, deck, or cargo tanks. But it would not be an easy task, as the Seawise Giant had a thick steel hull that could withstand some hits and explosions. It also had multiple cargo tanks that were separated by bulkheads and cofferdams that could prevent or slow down the leakage or ignition of oil.
The Seawise Giant also had some damage control measures, such as fire-fighting equipment, pumps, valves, and emergency generators. It also had a crew of about 40 people who could perform repairs or evacuation if needed.

12/09/2024

Bonoris Castle, located in Montichiari, Italy, is a stunning example of neo-medieval architecture. Built in the late 19th century by Gaetano Bonoris, an affluent banker, the castle was designed to resemble a medieval fortress, blending romanticism with historical styles.

Key features include its crenellated walls, imposing towers, and intricately decorated interiors, which are adorned with frescoes, stained glass windows, and antique furniture. The castle's design evokes a sense of medieval grandeur, offering a picturesque view of the surrounding landscape from its elevated position.

Bonoris Castle serves as a cultural hub, hosting events, exhibitions, and guided tours that allow visitors to immerse themselves in its historical ambiance. Its well-preserved architecture and lush gardens provide a glimpse into the past, making it a cherished landmark and a testament to neo-medieval artistry.

12/09/2024

This woman holds the highest recorded IQ ever: an astonishing 228. Far surpassing Einstein (160-190), Hawking (160), and Musk (155). Yet, despite her brilliance, she faced ridicule for her response to a seemingly simple problem.

But she saw what no one else could.

Here’s her story:

Marilyn Vos Savant was far from an ordinary child.

By the age of 10, she had:

• Memorized entire books
• Read all 24 volumes of the Encyclopedia Britannica
• Achieved the highest recorded IQ of 228

She seemed destined for a life of genius.

But reality took a different turn.

“No one paid much attention to me—mostly because I was a girl. And I accepted that,” Marilyn Vos Savant once said.

She attended a regular public school, left Washington University after two years to help run her parents' business, and seemed destined for an ordinary life.

But in 1985, everything changed.

The Guinness Book of World Records listed her as having the "Highest IQ" ever recorded: 228.

Suddenly, Marilyn was thrust into the spotlight:
• Featured on the covers of New York Magazine and Parade Magazine
• Guest on Late Night with David Letterman

But she couldn’t have anticipated what lay ahead.

The Rise and the Question
Marilyn joined Parade Magazine to write the iconic "Ask Marilyn" column—a dream for someone with a passion for writing.

Yet, this dream turned into a nightmare with a single question in September 1990.

The Monty Hall Problem
Named after Monty Hall, the host of Let’s Make a Deal, the question went like this:

You’re on a game show.
There are 3 doors.
• 1 door hides a car.
• The other 2 hide goats.

You choose a door. The host opens another door, revealing a goat.

Should you switch doors?

Marilyn’s answer: “Yes, you should switch.”

The backlash was overwhelming. She received over 10,000 letters, including nearly 1,000 from PhDs, insisting she was wrong:
• “You are the goat!”
• “You blew it, and you blew it big!”
• “Maybe women look at math problems differently than men.”

But was she wrong?

The Math Behind the Answer
Consider the two possible scenarios:

You pick the car (1/3 chance):
• If you switch, you lose.

You pick a goat (2/3 chance):
• Monty reveals the other goat.
• If you switch, you win.

Switching gives you a 2/3 chance of winning.

Eventually, her answer was proven correct.

Vindication
MIT ran computer simulations confirming her logic.
MythBusters tested it and reached the same conclusion.
Some academics even apologized.

So why did so many fail to see the truth?

The Reasons People Got It Wrong
• They "reset" the scenario instead of recognizing the shifting probabilities.
• The simplicity of 3 doors obscured the underlying math.
• Many assumed each remaining door had a 50% chance.

Marilyn’s View
Marilyn blamed the compulsory schooling system for discouraging independent thinking. She argued that it:
• Creates passive learners
• Stifles exploration
• Hinders critical thinking

A Blessing and a Burden
Marilyn admits that her intellect often feels isolating—there’s no one to turn to when she needs answers.

Still, she sees her intelligence as a gift, not a curse.

12/08/2024

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12/08/2024

As the weather begins to get nicer and you take your kiddos to a local pond or lake to feed the ducks and geese, please keep this bit of info in mind.🙏🙏🙏
Another FYI
Feeding bread causes permanent damage to ducks and geese. They develop angel wing. They can not migrate or fly to avoid predators. PLEASE DO NOT FEED BREAD to ducks and geese. Cracked corn, corn, peas, mealworms, romaine lettuce, watermelon, grapes CUT into pieces, cantaloupe……are a few good options!
Credit Goes to respective Owner

12/08/2024

Dear motorists - and non-horse people,
please do not drive in front of a horse-trailer into the supposedly large gap to the foreman.
We have a long distance from the front man, not because we drive slowly Wir, but we need a long brake path. Unfortunately, we don't have it anymore, if you stop in front of us.
Our horses in the trailer need us to be careful and slow in curves and slow down so they have a chance to balance. Not only can they otherwise be seriously injured, it can even flip the entire trailer and cause serious accidents.
On the photo you can see how little space and opportunity the mare has to keep her balance. The foal is even right under her. She knows a misstep could seriously hurt her foal, so she tries to keep it from moving as possible. You can only do that if I can drive carefully. Please help me do this and consider!
May be shared, because I know that most drivers do it not out of carelessness, but out of ignorance
Credit goes to original owner

12/07/2024

The man from the past
Ötzi is the name given to one of Europe's most well-preserved mummified bodies.
The body was found in the Ötzal Alps in 1991, and examinations tells us that he lived over 5000 years ago(Ca.3400-3100BCE). After his death the body dehydrated and his remains were mummified naturally in the glacier ice.
When the operation to take care of his body started, numerous leather fragments, string, pieces of hide and clumps of hay came to light.
This were pieces of Ötzi’s clothing, made from hide, leather and braided grass.
A coat, a belt, a pair of leggings, a loincloth, shoes and a bearskin cap were found.
Other items spread around him were a copper axe, flint dagger, a long stick(later identified as a bow) and a quiver containing 2 finished arrows and 12 arrow shafts.
Also the remains of some kind of backpack and two birch-bark containers, one of them containing traces of maple leaves and charcoal fragments.
Further examinations showed that his stomach contained traces of various types of grains, plants, fruits and meat.
61 tattoos in the form of lines and crosses were found on his body. These tattoos were not made by a needle like modern tattoos, instead they were made by a fine incisions into which pulverised charcoal was rubbed.
Later examinations along with x-ray revealed a flint arrowhead in his left shoulder.
The entry wound was discovered in his back.
The arrow shattered the scapula and damaged nerves and blood vessels indicating that Ötzi might have bled to death. His head also suffered a serious injury, this could have been caused by a fall when the arrow hit him or a blow to the head.
He must have been involved in some kind of fight a few days before his death since his right hand shows a deep cut.
Ötzi was about 45 years old when he died, 160cm(5ft. 3in) tall and weighed around 50kg.
His body and belongings are displayed in the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology in Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy.

12/07/2024

The Egtved Girl
(c. 1390–1370 BC) was a Nordic Bronze Age girl whose well-preserved remains were discovered outside Egtved, Denmark in 1921. Aged 16–18 at death, she was slim, 1.6 metres (5 ft 3 in) tall, had short, blond hair and well-trimmed nails. Her burial has been dated by dendrochronology to 1370 BC.
In the coffin, the girl was wrapped in an ox hide. She wore a loose, short tunic with sleeves reaching the elbow. She had a bare waist and wore a short string skirt. She had bronze bracelets, and a woollen belt with a large disc decorated with spirals and a spike. At her feet were the cremated remains of a child aged 5 to 6. By her head there was a small birch bark box that contained an awl, bronze pins, and a hair net.
Before the coffin was closed she was covered with a blanket and an ox hide. Flowering yarrow (indicating a summer burial) and a bucket of beer made of wheat, honey, bog-myrtle and cowberries were placed atop. Her distinctive outfit, which caused a sensation when it was unearthed in the 1920s, is the best preserved example of a style now known to be common in northern Europe during the Bronze Age. The good preservation of the Egtved Girl's outfit is due to the acidic bog conditions of the soil, which is a common condition of this locale.

Credit goes to original owner

12/07/2024

These samples belong to the same soil type and have been in corn-bean rotation for over 20 years, but their treatment was very different!!!.
The land on the left has not been plowed or fertilized with anhydrous ammonia for more than 20 years and has benefited from a rye cover crop.
The land on the right was plowed annually and fertilized with anhydrous ammonia in the fall.
This photo was taken about 2 minutes after the samples were immersed in water.
The plowed land practically “exploded” as soon as it hit the water. Repeated plowing of the soil has destroyed its structure, removing interstitial space and the biological “glue” that helps hold the soil together, leading to its disintegration.
In contrast, with minimal soil disturbance, the no-tilled soil had excellent porosity and high biological activity, giving it a healthy structure that could withstand water shock.
In less than five minutes, the plowed land disappeared completely, while the unplowed land remained almost intact.
We wanted to see how long it would last and continued adding water (to compensate for evaporation) for several weeks.
We stopped after 6 weeks, during which time the no-till soil sample was still 95% intact.

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Can't wait for the #SuperBowl this weekend! My money's on the #GoldenRetrievers to take home the win. Who's your pick? #nfl #football #dogsofFacebook #pawsup #tailgating #gameon #GoTeamGo 🏈🐾

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