Captions are meant to provide context to a photograph. However, some images evoke a strong sense of curiosity that even the corresponding texts cannot fully articulate. 

Check out the ‘Finemelt’ Instagram page to see what I mean. While the descriptions provide a concise explanation, these snapshots still pique enough interest to make you wonder about a deeper backstory. 

We’ve picked some photos that stood out to us, which you may find amusing, at the very least. Scroll through and maybe have Google ready in case you need more context.

#1

Farmers Put Earmuffs On Baby Cows During Winter To Protect Them From Chilling Frostbite

Calves wearing colorful knitted ear covers in a barn, showcasing interesting animal curiosities.

Apparently, it’s common for farmers to clothe their calves with specially designed earmuffs to protect their ears from frostbite. The newborn babes are more susceptible to the cold because of their age and size, so they need a little extra help to stay warm in the winter. And not only are the earmuffs incredibly practical, but they’re absolutely adorable as well.

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Todd
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just think, someone took the time to crochet some of those.

Cee Cee
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where is this? Never seen this in dairy herds in the UK.

Colleen Glim
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen! I’m dying!

Anthorn
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oh. oh no. my heart exploded.

sbj
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The calves look super sweet wearing these

Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

much appreciated. I'm sure the cows like them too.

Sven Horlemann
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am 58. I did not know this. So adorable!

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    #2

    Tactical K9 Helmets Provides Cranial Protection For Dogs Working In Human Rescue Operations

    Dog wearing tactical gear and goggles with a camera, showcasing interesting facts and curiosities.

    The helmet design offers a stable platform for tactical gear such as cameras, lights, and communication electronics, as well as safety accessories such as detachable ear protection and muzzles.

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    Claudio Toshio
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My pooch said he wants one of those!

    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine too XD My pup is a Belgian Malinois so there's precedent - the breed is often used as military dogs XD For anyone curious - the doggo pictured above is a Dutch Shepherd! You can tell because his/her fur is brindled, a trait that is not normally seen in the Belgian Malinois or the German Shepherd (two other breeds commonly used as military/police dogs.)

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    Panda McPandaface
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The canines and their handlers are equally brave.

    Tabitha
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anything to protect the dogs who protect us. They’re way braver than any human, so we should treat them like they’re made of the purest gold.

    Lsai Aeon
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My service dog says she wants one and asks if it comes in purple.

    Mary Peace
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, of course, it does now. (I don't know why this brought tears to my eyes.)

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    Winnie the Moo
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG IF THAT ISN’T THE GOODEST BOY OF ALL!!!

    Blondie23
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't know these were a thing... and now I want a cartoon about dogs wearing these helmets saving the human race!!!!! Super love!!!!!

    veirdbuttrue
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such a good boi! or girl!

    Andrea Hartzler
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so glad to see protection for our animal assistants

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    #3

    Peyo The Stallion Often Visits Terminally Ill Patients At The Teaching Hospital In Calais France, He Chooses Which Patients To Visit By Knocking His Hoof Outside The Door

    Patient in hospital bed hugging a horse wearing a blanket, showcasing an interesting and comforting interaction.

    Scientists are studying Peyo's potential ability to detect cancer in humans and reduce a patient's anxiety. ⁠
    ⁠Additional brain imaging research has indicated that aspects of Peyo's neurological activity may be unique from other horses. ⁠

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    Doofnuts
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This picture is wonderful and incredibly sad at the same time.

    detective miller's hat
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought the same thing, the photo could be a work of art, but it also made me tear up.

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    Verena
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I follow him and his owner since many years. They were just a very good dressage team in France, when his owner discovered that Peyo liked to interact in a very unique way with some spectators. This led over time to him supporting patients in a very special way. The photos are very touching. Peyo may at any time indicate that he wants to leave. And he is thoroughly cleaned and brushed before entering the hospital. People concerned about him spooking: Yes, but think about assistant dogs for blind people. Some animals just have a special character.

    Pyla
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a wonderful horse

    Alex Ian
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's all fun and games until the Death Horse chooses to stay in the staff lounge.

    Dumb teenager
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if the differences could be caused by the stress of being around so much death. That horse will outlive every patient there, and it probably knows that by now

    Scarlett O'Hara's Ghost
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sister is an equine assisted therapist for underserved kids in Illinois. She's been at it for over 20 years. She also works with The Cerebral Palsy Assn so those kids get a chance at riding a horse. She's expressed a lot of concern about the more recent trend of bringing horses into medical facilities. Mostly miniature horses. They are well trained to be sure! But they are still horses prone to being spooked. Having a spooked horse n a medical facility is a nightmare full of danger both for the patients and the horses. Think for a minute about hooves on those floors. Even with special shoes, the potential for injury far outweighs the benefits

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    glowworm2
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Peyo is amazing. I love that he chooses who he wants to visit.

    WubiDubi
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ying to this lovely yang is the UK King's Guard Horses that only bite Karens and have plenty of patience for any neuro divergent visitors. I do watch the guards hands and body language very carefully for hidden signals but I think rider and horse just both vote on whether to bite some tourists and a conscensus means a nip.

    BookFanatic
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Note to self, if Peyo knocks on my door...get a cancer screening.

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    The page has 175,000 followers and a little over 1,300 posts as of this posting. The profile caption is short and sweet: “An exploration of the past, present & future.” It is straightforward but also leaves a bit of ambiguity.

    Many of these images feature humor, but most include facts you may (or may not) be learning about for the first time as you move down the list.

    #4

    Handmade Marble Sculpture By Chauncey Bradley Ives Named “Undine, Rising From The Fountain” (1880 - 1882)

    Marble statues in a museum showcasing intricate drapery and artistic details, illustrating interesting curiosities.

    It’s a marble sculpture of a woman named Undine, as she reaches up towards heaven out of the waters to receive her immortal soul.

    She is well proportioned and the fabric which she is draped appears to be wet since it clings so closely to her form. She holds the cloth above her head and as it drapes down from her hands to her head, the marble is sculpted so thin at this juncture, that translucent light can be seen through the carved marble.

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    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holy cow, she is HOT, oh sorry I mean what an amazing piece of art.

    Corvus
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being made of marble, she is probably pretty cold, actually :P

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    Space Invader
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An Undine is a water elemental or nymph.

    glowworm2
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's not reaching up for her immortal soul, she's coming out of the fountain to kill her unfaithful husband. This sculpture is based upon the 1811 fairytale novella, Undine, by Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué. It's quite similar to Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid and also ends tragically. The main difference being that she manages to gain a human soul by marrying a mortal. However, she's forced to kill him when he ends up being unfaithful to her.

    Alex Kennedy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An “Undine” is a kind of water elemental or water spirit. I doubt it is intended as a name.

    Panda McPandaface
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes it is - it is a character from a book of the same name. I guess the author assumed (probably correctly) that none of the readers would know where he got the name from.

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    Janissary35680
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really skilled sculptors perfected this technique as early as the Hellenistic period (300s BCE). Roman artists were really good at it too. Then the technique got lost or fell out of fashion until the Renaissance.

    detective miller's hat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will forever be in absolute awe of anyone who can carve something like this out of a block of stone.

    John Monteith
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Handmade? In 1880. We're you expecting them to use an electric drill.

    TotallyNOTAFox
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first electric drill was invented 9 years later in Scottland though - just a fun fact

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    Steve Robert
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And I can't even carve a turkey!

    Pyla
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No it’s not magic. It’s the Victorian’s obsession with draping

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    #5

    Photographer Martin Le-May Captured This Photo Of A Weasel Riding On The Back Of A Green Woodpecker In Hornchurch, Essex (2015)

    Weasel riding on a flying woodpecker in a curious nature moment.

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    Pablo Ramos
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More like killing the bird.

    Multa Nocte
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was trying, but apparently the bird knocked him off (or he fell off).

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    Jane Jayne Jain Jeign Jein
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If he hadn't caught this shot, nobody would ever have believed him.

    Janissary35680
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "OK. You've made your point. My bad. I'll get off here, if you don't mind."

    Cristi nah
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So then turn left and you can leave me near the second pine, thanks

    Penelope Orange
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They both look a little freaked out.

    ronniebeaton00
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why am I suddenly hearing "Ride of the Valkyries" in my head?

    Kaeda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I THOUGHT YOU SAID THAT YOU HAD BRAKES. AHHHHH!"

    Ms.GB
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have the theme song to Neverending story playing in my head.

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    #6

    Photographer Scott Taylor Accidentally Captured An ‘Angry Bird’ In Real Life

    Close-up of a red bird flying towards the camera, creating an unusual perspective.

    The photographer was taking pictures of colorful birds at his parents’ backyard when he noticed a cardinal at the feeder, His camera captured a moment in which the cardinal’s wings are tucked tightly into its body, making the bird look like a fluffy red ball floating in midair.

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    veirdbuttrue
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow! what a fantastic photo!!!

    Mary G
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder what he is on his way to smash.

    Ralph Vanloton
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A 'Fluffy Red Dart' coming to stomp your @ss...

    Gayle Shull Brown
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They look more angry than any game the designers could have EVER imagined!

    We spend an average of 143 minutes daily on social media, and a chunk of it is looking at photos or memes. Humans are innately visual beings. Our brains can process images in 13 milliseconds, which is likely why most people (65%) are visual learners. 

    #7

    Saying Goodbye To A Species - The World’s Last Male Northern White Rhino, Passed Away In 2018

    Man in green resting on a rhino in a field, illustrating interesting facts and curiosities about wildlife conservation.

    The northern white rhino which survived 55 million years and saw ice ages, earthquakes, meteor strikes and was testament to innumerable historical changes on the planet could not survive humans.

    The two remaining northern white rhinos, Najin and Fatu, are guarded 24/7 due to the high value and rarity of their species. The guards protect them from poaching and to conserve them for breeding via IVF (in vitro Fertilization) for the species survival.

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    robin aldrich
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Slaughtered for the horn... which they grind into a powder for what a certain culture considers "traditional medicine" ...which really has no proven medical abilities. An entire species wiped out for basically a Superstition... we do suck!!! ( the Rangers who protect them are heroes)

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    Colleen Glim
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Humans are a blight on this planet

    Mary G
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, climate change is going to take care of that pretty soon if the overwhelming number of scientists around the globe are correct, and I believe they are. There are so many ramifications of this event that they can't even cover all of it - all the possible outcomes - all the domino effects. It's scary, and being a person in my 70's, I stand a good chance of seeing it.

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    Ralph Vanloton
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The World would be better off without human beings, among other things...

    Lisa Galway
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Humans are the worst animals on this planet

    Cybele Spanjaard
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Humans are the only species who purposely go out to destroy and pollute their nests with basic animal territorial instincts. I wonder what other alien species would make of our contradictory behaviours and actions.

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    #8

    Butterflies Drink The Tears Of Turtles, Caimans, Alligators And Crocodiles As A Source Of Salt (Sodium) And Other Minerals As A Source Of Nutrition

    Butterflies resting on a crocodile and a turtle, showcasing random and interesting animal behavior.

    These animals’ tears are not the only source of salts for butterflies; the insects also readily get salt from animal urine, muddy river banks, puddles, sweaty clothes and sweating people.

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    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That Cayman is like "oh yeah girls, you know you love it".

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Crocodile tears that is? 🙃😏

    Domenico
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those are some weird Disney princesses

    Verfin22
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So crocodile tears are a real thing?

    UKGrandad
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They will also drink the blood from the corpses of animals. They will drink from anything that supplies nutrients, even wet faeces. The behaviour is known as 'puddling'.

    Arn Edwards
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That has got to get annoying after a while.

    Ernest Stefan Matyus
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, I had this happen to me once while out biking. Stopped in this glade for a short rest an before I knew it I was covered in butterflies drinking my sweat

    Mary Peace
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ernest, from your effort while cycling, nothing shall be wasted!

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    #9

    This Is What A Flying Fish Look Like Up Close

    Flying fish with extended fins, highlighted among interesting facts and curiosities on Instagram.

    They propel themselves out of water at speeds more than 56 km/h. Once in the air, their rigid “wings” allow them to glide for up to 200 meters. Their winglike pectoral fins are primarily for gliding.

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    Doofnuts
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Used to see these in the Pacific when I was Officer of the deck on a Navy frigate. We hit a school and, whoosh, a whole bunch cruising in front of us for a while. They are very cool to watch.

    David
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doof, Cool. I never saw them. Saw some dolphins swimming our bow wake one time. But I worked / berthed below the water line on an aircraft carrier so only saw they ocean if I went up to the flight deck or a sponson during my free time / no flight ops.

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    WindySwede
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would pike to know if they are the successor to birds, in 200 million years or so?

    UKGrandad
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's possible. The first steps would be to evolve the ability to breathe properly out of water and to develop the musculature to enable them to flap their wings to achieve powered flight rather than just gliding. 200 million years might just be long enough for it to happen.

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    Marissa D
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom saw those when she was in the Navy.........I'm so jealous

    Mimi M
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember watching these early in the morning on a ferry from Aquaba to Nueiba.

    Cathy Carey
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just like the glider suits people wear.

    Burnt Cheese
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone else a bit creeped out by these things?

    MP Deco
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NO.....NOT IN THE LEAST.....LOVELY CREATURES😍

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    Wendell T Sasaki
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like one of the paper airplanes I made as a kid.

    Kalevra
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This post isnt Imperial Friendly. Im offended /s

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    Our visually oriented brains are also likely why humans can recall over 2,000 photographs at least 90% accurately. This explains the effectiveness of infographics and why 60% of businesses have used them for sales and marketing purposes. 

    As Infographic World CEO Justin Beegel told Forbes, businesses, marketers, and communication professionals use visual storytelling. They’ve so far found success in connecting with their target audience “in more meaningful ways” than any other medium.

    #10

    The Body Structure Of A Beluga Whale Makes It Look Like It Has Legs

    Beluga whale swimming underwater, showcasing its unique silhouette and texture.

    The outline of symmetrical bones protruding from their underbellies creates an illusion that probably baffled many sailors in the early days of nautical discovery. When these whales swim, their fat pads are often tensed in order to maintain balance, which causes them to protrude outward and resemble knees.

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    Lori Jabi
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now we know why people believed in mermaids.

    Bored Trash Panda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what the mermaids want you to think.... it's a diversion.../j

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    Corvus
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Curiously, whales' body structure indicates that they used to have legs and dwell on dry land in a previous evolutionary stage (millions of years ago).

    Janissary35680
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They evolved from terrestrial mammals called Artiodactyls. Their landlubber cousins who chose not to go to sea are today's cattle, sheep, goats, and deer.

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    MAKtheknife
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They once did, before they returned to the sea.

    Cathy Carey
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like a woman. Like a mermaid?

    Shelley Dawson
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can understand the myth of mermaids!

    EJN
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People who returned to the sea.

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    #11

    The Bagworm Moth Caterpillar Is An Exceptional Architect In The Animal Kingdom, They Build Their Houses And Carry It Along With Them Everywhere They Go

    Insect larvae with stick-built camouflage on branches, showcasing interesting facts and curiosities from nature.

    Their distinctive cocoons, which look like tiny log cabins, are built by the caterpillar as soon as it hatches using silk. For further protection, they strengthen the silk cocoon by collecting pieces of twigs, leaves, and other plant matter to create these well-camouflaged structures—known as cases.

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    Cee Cee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Other creatures do this too. Caddis fly (dragonfly larva), some crabs adorn their shells with little sea anemones, seaweed, small shells etc.

    LonelyLittleLeafSheep
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎶 well Tamatoa hasn't always been this glam, I was a drab little crab once 🎶

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    Sarah Mezei
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If an insect can figure out how to make a pyramid, then the Egyptians weren't that advanced, lol

    Tiger
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If animals can figure out how to live and thrive without destroying the planet and each other, then modern humans aren’t that advanced lol

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    #12

    Windows 10 Wallpaper Wasn’t Cgi. The Logo Was Physically Built And Photographed

    Curiosity shared: A real-life window setup mimics the Windows logo with light streaming through in a creative display.

    Microsoft enlisted the help of creative director Bradley G. Munkowitz who assembled a team at a photography studio in San Francisco to shoot images showing the Windows logo created by shining a projector through a pane of glass. The crew used lasers, haze, projectors, flares, and a special camera mapping technique.

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    Corvus
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Impressive. Just like the Windows XP wallpaper, which is a real place, though it doesn't quite look the same nowadays.

    Ephemeral Mochi
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And now they can't be bothered to get a real pumpkin and carve four squares into it

    David
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder when this was taken. The slanted window logo didn't come out until Windows 8 / 2012. 9jok3fmegps71.png 9jok3fmegps71.png

    Groomer
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the kind of fact that I love to have tucked away in my brain, ya get that stunned look from people when it pops out of your mouth.

    Cybele Spanjaard
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And that adds to the appeal. So much is now contrived by AI 'machine' design..

    Dick Fint
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And it still sucks. Give me back my windows 7!

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    Since a handful of these photos have random, fascinating facts, here are a few facts about kissing to stay with the theme. First, the average woman will have kissed around 15 men before finding “the one.” 

    Random fact number two: the average person will spend two weeks of their life kissing. That equates to a little more than 20,000 minutes.

    #13

    In 2020, An Italian Man Walked 450km To Cool Off After He Had An Argument With His Wife

    Map showing walking routes from Como to Fano, Italy, indicating a distance of 419-421 km and a travel time of 87 hours.

    Police spotted the 48-year-old man in Fano and stopped him because it was already 2 am and way past curfew. The man had already walked for a week after leaving his home in Como, which is in the north of Italy near the Swiss border.

    “I came here on foot, I didn’t use any transport,” the man said. “Along the way, I met people who offered me food and drink. I’m OK, just a bit tired.”

    He averaged 60 kilometers a day during his epic walk.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He broke the pasta in two before boiling? 😬 /jk (hope both was OK!)

    Steve
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    .and I would walk 500 miles and I would walk 500 more just be the man who walked 1000 miles to not hear you scream more

    Steve Robert
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Must have been one hell of an argument!

    Kalikima
    Community Member
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So basically, he's Forrest Gump? Am I the only one who sees that?

    Su Boddie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It doesn't mention if he got over being angry... Just sayin'.

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    #14

    The World’s Loneliest House, Situated On Ellidaey Island, A Remote Island South Of Iceland

    Aerial view of a small, lush island with a solitary house, surrounded by deep blue ocean.

    Probably an introvert’s dream, this small island is part of Vestmannaeyjar, an archipelago of 15 to 18 islands. Today, the island is deserted, but it was once inhabited by five families

    The Five families who lived there relied on fishing, hunting puffins, and raising cattle. By the 1930s, however, the last remaining residents had left the island for good, and it’s been unpopulated ever since.

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    UKGrandad
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "The World’s Loneliest House," Most isolated, certainly, but whether it's lonely depends on how it feels about being alone.

    Skywitness
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After the US elections, who do I need to bribe?

    Petra Schaap
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh yes, lovely. i would probably slip and fall off the cliffs during my first walk.

    Chewie Baron
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was a thread on Facebook a few years ago with a picture of this house asking “why one thing would you like to have if you lived here?” My answer was Battersea Dogs Home.

    Pyla
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not lonely, just an inner life

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    #15

    This Razer Gaming Headset Saved The Life Of 18-Year-Old Gamer Jonathan Gonzalez By Stopping A Stray Bullet That Came Through His Window While He Was Gaming

    Damaged Razer headset with visible wiring, showcasing interesting facts and curiosities.

    Razer sent Gonzalez a brand new headset after learning of the incident. (2022).

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    hungryghost
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Man modern fps games is so realistic

    Tiger
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brings a whole new meaning to “I was shot in the head while playing Call of Duty”

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    Steve
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More bullet proof than a cyber truck! Suck it Elon!

    sbj
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are sad times we're living in

    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a sad sad world we live in. Betting this was L.A. area.

    Nitka Tsar
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine there being even the possibility of a „stray bullet“. Wow

    Mary G
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He must have thought he entered a surreal alternate universe!

    Kalevra
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Razer Headset: Can Stop a bullet. Also Razer Headset: Cant cancel out background noise.

    Cybele Spanjaard
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, good grief it was not his time to leave, that is for sure. I am sure he was peeved the headset was busted as well.

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    #16

    Bears On Cr*ck Is The Term Given To Bears That Invade People’s Home In Florida And Yes, Bears Are Known To Be “Chill”

    Bears enjoying curiosities: bathing, fighting, and relaxing in a hammock in a backyard setting.

    Bears are normally shy, retiring animals that have very little desire to interact with humans. Unless they are forced to be around humans to be near a food source, they usually choose to avoid us. They are also solitary by nature preferring to live alone and only interact for breeding.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pic two: clearly charing d***s with their friend.. or was it just an honey-trap all along?

    Simon Chen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You would not think that of a white bear 😤

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    Su Boddie
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't believe it is the bears who are doing the invading.

    Flbeachbum
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The black bears here in fl are great. I love seeing our neighborhood momma bear with her new cubs co.ing to get the fruit that has fallen from my palm tree . I purposely do not pick it so that they may have it.

    G'ma B
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like a normal 1950's marriage.

    Mary G
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a Gary Larson comic: "Allen and Fred got together to go over the plans for the upcoming party by trying out the venue first"

    Melanie Filmer
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bears aren't real! They're humans in fluffy suits 🤣

    Loudawg76
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The last sentence there describes me too to be fair 🤣🤣

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    We would also like to hear from you, readers. Do you have any random facts and photos to share? Which of these drew the most curiosity for you? Comment below!

    #17

    Rabbits Fighting Midair Captured By Photographers Takayuki And Mora Nakamura, Who Live In Kumamoto, On The Island Of Kyushu,japan

    Two rabbits in mid-air, performing a playful kick on a grassy field, illustrating interesting animal behavior.

    The professional photographers known as uta on X app, expertly captured a series of photographs that feature an epic rabbit battle. They compared the moment to a scene right out of the popular fighting anime and manga series.

    The pictures show the two bunnies suspended midair as they execute aerial punches, kicks, and flips against their opponents. From the looks of the exchange, one rabbit seems to emerge the clear victor after landing what appears to have been an impressive side kick. And the snapshots couldn’t have been more perfectly timed to immortalize the energetic exchange.

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    Multa Nocte
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK, everyone together now - our usual BP chorus of "Every Bunny Was Kung Fu Fighting.'"

    antoinette maldari
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is it that, even when bunnies are fighting, they look adorable?

    Angela B
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every bunny was Kung Fu Fighting.....

    Chris Miller
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Every Bunny was Kung-Fu fighting... those kicks were fast as lightning!"

    Don Adams
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even the rabbits were "Kung Fu Fighting"!

    UKGrandad
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trivia time: it used to be believed that when rabbits or hares fought like this, it was two males fighting either for territory or for access to females. It is now known that they are in fact male-female fights, and the females are either fighting off the sexual advances of the males or testing their fitness as suitable mates.

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    #18

    In 2008, Frank Bourassa, A Car Mechanic, Decided He Would Single-Handedly Make His Own Money Instead Of Working For It

    Man examining a $20 bill with a stack of $20 bills in the background, illustrating curiosities about money.

    He dedicated the next year and a half to learning how to manufacture American bills, by himself.

    He was able source the paper from a German paper company, and initially told them he wanted to print bonds, but gradually asked for small modifications to the design until he had Andrew Jackson’s face and a small security strip reading “USA TWENTY”. The company complied and he received the custom bills, set up a print shop (location still unknown), and printed $250 million dollars himself.

    Frank sold $50 million worth of his bills, got busted, and got let off with no jail time by surrendering the remaining $200 million counterfeit bills. He remains one of the greatest counterfeiters of all time

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    Moë
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Idk it’s sounds like he worked pretty hard 😂

    Ms.GB
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you love what you do you'll never work a day in your life 😆

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    Charlotte Sandoval
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine. If he'd kept at just enough money to live a comfortable, under the radar life... he likely wouldn't have been caught

    Gypsy Lee
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like Frank and Germany are the greatest counterfeiters. 🤣

    Jude Laskowski
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe he should have printed tens and fives and not been greedy.

    Max Fox
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He may be working for the federal government, which is why he would be let off without jail time.

    MAKtheknife
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonder if he wants to be friends on Facebook?

    Cybele Spanjaard
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think more than a few would have this on their mind as a debt free life..or something.

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    #19

    3000-Year-Old Perfectly Preserved Sword Recently Dug Up In Germany (June 2023)

    Ancient sword and bones unearthed in muddy excavation, showcasing interesting archaeological discoveries.

    3000-year-old perfectly preserved sword recently dug up in Germany (june 2023)

    One of the greatest finds in recent archeology. Found while excavating a gravesite in the southern bavarian town of nördlingen. the weapon barely shows its age. it has remained so well-preserved that it "almost still shines."

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    Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wow. that's a beauty. I'm assuming the clay mud, or something, kept it from corroding?

    Alex Kennedy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Certainly *no* one would be brave enough to hold it aloft and recite the ancient lines “by the blood of the unhallowed this dark blade shall shine / the fields of death lie fallow and it is the reaping time.”

    Janissary35680
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Correct me if I'm wrong but it looks like it's glowing.

    Nancy Parker
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What in the world was it made of that it did not corrode?

    Cybele Spanjaard
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How strong those swordsmen were to swing the weight of these weapons, let alone carry and slay many of their enemies at one battle and the next...or did they have a few swings then get knocked down themselves? History carries some conjecture

    María Hermida
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are the archaeologists sure it's a real sword instead of a prank? It looks too well-preserved

    David Snowball
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was skeptical and yet there's a story about it in The Smithsonian, the magazine of the Smithsonian Institution.

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    #20

    Penguins’ Mouths Contain Pronounced Growths Called Papillae Which Look Like Sharp Spines

    Close-up of a penguin with an open mouth showcasing its unique tongue, highlighting interesting animal facts.

    These spines cover the tongue and base, and roof of the mouth. They’re made from relatively soft keratin - the same structure that makes up human nails and hair - and they aren’t especially sharp. The papillae help grip food and direct it into the mouth.

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    Pyla
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, fish are slippery.

    Tabitha
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Listen, my fingernails aren’t dry long or sharp, but I bet I could do some considerable damage with them. I have drawn blood in fights with them in the past (couple of a*****e exes who just kept pushing the end of the envelope until I finally had it out with them.

    Verfin22
    Community Member
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd be that angry too with a camera in my face. Cuteness on the outside, horror on the inside.

    Max Fox
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many sea turtles have similar papillae for the same reason.

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    #21

    The Gap Between Usain Bolt And Other Runners When He Broke The World Record For 100m With A Record Time Of 9.69 At The Beijing Olympics In 2008

    Olympic sprinters crossing the finish line, highlighting random and interesting athletic achievements.

    He even slowed down and celebrated before crossing the finish line.

    The win saw various scientists trying to predict his time had he run full throttle all the way to the finish line.

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    Scott Rackley
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When he runs all out it's 9.58. Usain did the research for them.

    UKGrandad
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Usain Bolt ran 100m in 9.69 seconds. That's incredible. It took me 12 seconds to watch it. - Frankie Boyle.

    Winnie the Moo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He always ran like he was just casually jogging. It was truly a sight for sore eyes seeing him run 🥰

    Cybele Spanjaard
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He ran, he runs, he is faster than any man being chased by a wild feral creature

    Chewie Baron
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of his shoelaces was also undone!

    #22

    A Tiger’s Tongue Is So Coarse, It Can Lick Flesh Down To The Bone

    Close-up of a cat's textured tongue licking food, showcasing fascinating animal facts and curiosities.

    A tiger’s tongue has small, sharp, thorn-like protuberances called “papillae”. Papillae are small, hard, hooked bumps that cover the entire tongue of the tiger. These papillae make the tongue so rugged and rough, if a tiger licks you a couple of times, it may scrape off your skin and lead to bleeding. It also helps tigers to tear the flesh and feathers off their prey’s body. Also, the more a tiger rolls up its tongue, the sharper is the lick.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just beeing licked by one cat here, is corse enough..

    Tabitha
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have one cat we rescued who was abandoned in our yard at 5 weeks old. Teeny-tiny, didn’t even weigh a full pound yet, but man she had the lungs of an elephant! That’s how we located her. Since she was abandoned so young, she has a fixation with licking. Not so bad when she licks the other cat, because he actually likes it. But then she turns to my husband and I and starts licking our arms or legs, even our faces if she can get close enough to them—-and she just doesn’t want to stop, and it ends up hurting after more than a couple swipes. I swear she’d lick our arms and legs down to the bone if we let her. I’ve tried so many things to get her to stop, but nothing works.

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    RamiRudolph
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The photo is a nornal housecat though.

    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No Kitty, these are my cheesy poofs!

    Bryn
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not just Tigers. All cats (even domesticated ones) have this.

    Multa Nocte
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ha! My kittens can do the same and they don't weigh near as much!

    B Hobbs
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm strong enough to hold a tiger by the tongue, but not strong enough to let go. Help me!

    Never Snarky
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My 8 pound kitty can easily do this if I let him.

    MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lions and penguins have THIS in common. Still terrifying.

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    #23

    “Too Much Love” - A Photoseries By Katja Kemnitz That Shows How Kids Overuse Toys

    Stuffed bunnies' transformation over time, showcasing unique facts and curiosities from an IG page.

    The series features combined images of the toys when new and after being loved and used.

    This excellent series by the German photographer @katjakemnitz, who inspired by her daughter, decided to document the lives of children’s plushies by photographing them before and after dozens of hours of hugs, kisses, wear and tear.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So true. My old man, Chace, who I've had since I was 5, on the left. A "clone" I found of him on eBay several years ago on the right. Chace is 37 years old. He has pride of place on my bed. I bought the copy with the intention of replacing Chace's nose (lost three decades ago when I used him as a weapon in a pillow fight) with the clone's nose that I planned on ripping out of it, but I realized, once I got the clone, that I was happy with Chace the way he was. chace_and_...9e1c6a.jpg chace_and_clone-672d9e59e1c6a.jpg

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    Smeghead Tribble Down Under
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are not ''overused'', they are very much loved ^.^

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Overuse..? Is that BP wordusage, or the photographer's?

    sturmwesen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In german it was named "zerliebt" ...the translation is tricky since it's not really a word, but basically "loved so much it left marks"

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    BookFanatic
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shades of the Velveteen Rabbit here.

    Flbeachbum
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I at 61 still.have my stuffed monkey that was given to me by my uncle when I was 3 or 4 yrs old. And IT has seen so much love.

    Sandy Kavanaugh
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's no such thing as too much love.

    Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yeah, "loved". I've felt this way in some relationships.

    lisa_l_ross58
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just loving them. I had a toy lion and eventually all the fur was gone. I wish I still had it.

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    #24

    Striped Mackerel Are Filter Feeders Opening Their Cavernous Mouths As They Swim And Sieving Zooplankton From The Water With Their Gill Rakers Acting Like A Net

    Close-up of a fish with open mouth, showcasing intricate gill patterns underwater.

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    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like another angry bird.

    Multa Nocte
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Funny, that's how *I* eat . . . .

    Elladine DesIsles
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is actually strangely beautiful to me.

    Zoey Bear
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the only kind on sea net that I support.

    Kurt Hartman
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like my wife when we're arguing

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    #25

    Engraved Zippo Lighters Carried By American Soldiers In Vietnam In World War II

    Engraved lighter with Vietnam war messages, showcasing interesting facts and curiosities.

    In World War II, the Zippo was the soldier’s friend, providing dependability for fire whether lighting a cigarette or explosives.

    During the Vietnam War, the Zippo served the same utilitarian purpose, but was often personalized for soldiers by local street vendors in villages. GI’s could choose from any number of preset graphics and words, or they could design or write their own.

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    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Loved my Zippo's back in the day, except for the one I overfilled and then passed out on my bed with the lighter in my pants pocket, which leaked on my, well, privates. Woke up to intense fire of the crotch the next morning (not actual fire). No more Zippo's after that.

    General Anaesthesia
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The title: "... Carried By American Soldiers In Vietnam In World War II...". The lighters' engraving (66-67, 70-71) would very strongly suggest the Viet-Nam war, not WWII in Viet-Nam 20 to 25 years earlier. The title was not scraped from Instagram©® so it was added by BP™. Those who forget history...

    Tabitha
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think (well, hope—-otherwise there’s a severe lack of history being taught in their school) they meant to write FROM WWII TO Vietnam, not IN Vietnam IN WWII.

    talieb
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Vietnam war was separate from World War 2. Fix your header.

    Su Boddie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to have a kimono that my then-boyfriend sent me when he was deployed. It had the "spent my time in hell" quotation on it. I wish I still had it, I'd wear it every day until times get better.

    Gypsy Lee
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why does BP censor the word * d * i * e *? The picture is about war. Censoring so much is a bit reactionist; this is real life, and that is a part of reality. I understand protecting the young from harm online, but it's getting a bit silly.

    Kalevra
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i ask the same of the second.

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    #26

    In Shandong China, A Mentally Challenged Farmer Built This 7-Story Building With His Bare Hands With The Aim Of Having Him And His Deceased Brothers Live Together, Despite Being Told Repeatedly By Villagers His Brothers Had Long Passed Away

    People observing a uniquely stacked building in a rural area, highlighting interesting architecture curiosities.

    He spent 10 years building the house.

    The building was constructed by Chinese farmer Hu Guangzhou, 55, to house his brothers, whom – if the villagers’ reports are to be believed – passed away a decade ago. Hu allegedly insists his brothers are still alive and will one day return to live in the home.

    Crafted from a resourceful mixture of wood, stones, bricks and clay, the home has taken 10 years to construct and now stands at a staggering seven floors.

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    Multa Nocte
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, bless his poor heart. :-(

    Zoey Bear
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They might still return, albeit not in human form.

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    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gave him a goal in life, good for him.

    Kristal
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But I thought the Weasley house was in the UK?

    Cybele Spanjaard
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His dedication and belief are commendable in his persistence to house his loved brothers

    Paloma Vita
    Community Member
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you want to call these "floors"... but what a sad story.

    Gypsy Lee
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't want to be anywhere near it during an earthquake.

    ZuriLovesYou
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So no one tried to get this man some help? Like a doctor or something?

    Mary Peace
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe he is happy, and not harming anyone.

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    #27

    A University Of Waterloo Engineering Student’s 1st Year Versus 2nd Year ID

    Two University of Waterloo student IDs showing random and interesting differences in the same person's photos.

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    Elladine DesIsles
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm betting he was an international student, and this is the result of enduring his first Canadian winter (I live an hour or so from Waterloo, ON).

    WubiDubi
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Obama before and after serving two terms is pretty similar. He's glowing again these days.

    Mary G
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually that is interesting because over all my years I have seen this with EVERY President. The stress and strain must be enormous. The before and after photos are telling. Even Trump looked worn at the end of his term, but I would say he seemed to be the least affected by it. Not trying to speculate "why" - just an observation.

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    Nancy Lynch
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm looking at the card, not the picture. The first ID in on the bottom. Look at the wear on it. The second ID is still new looking.

    Gypsy Lee
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait until he has to play the 9 to 5 to survive. Then he'll look like the crypt keeper/ adults over 30. It happens to all of us unless you have an addiction to plastic surgery or are part of the 1% and you don't actually work for your money.

    Christine Stewart
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of my roommates in my first year of college was an engineering major- the poor woman didn't even get to the second year as she was so exhausted and discouraged!

    Mimi M
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is so very sad looking.

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    #28

    This Is What The Bottom (Underside) Of A Sawfish Looks Like

    Sawfish swimming in clear blue water, exhibiting unique features and curiosity for marine enthusiasts.

    The underside of sawfish contain nostrils, gills, and a mouth housing thousands of dome shaped teeth which are used to crush the small species of fish and crabs they prey on

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    Deanne Kennedy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why does this remind me of Roz from Monsters Inc

    cerinamroth
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was the name I was looking for! Thank you! It really does!

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    Tabitha
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I swear I’ve seen her complaining at numerous Customer Service Desks.

    Pyla
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are an at risk species due to trawlers illegally fishing, so they are bycatch

    Gypsy Lee
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It resembles an unimpressed woman in a cape to me.

    Mary G
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks a bit like my ex-MIL (RIP)

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    #29

    A Farmer Spraying Milk At Police During The Protest Against The Declining Price Of Milk Outside EU Headquarters (2009)

    Man milking a cow in public, causing a splash against a police officer; random and interesting scene.

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    Matt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    T.I.L cows milk can be shoot very far

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you also want to know how far women can shoot milk? It's a few meters

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    robin aldrich
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's hilarious ...they're in full riot gear and getting sprayed with milk

    karivfta
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe the farmers should just leave the milk for the calves - nature intended it that way.

    Su Boddie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish milk prices would decline here in the U.S.

    Ralph Vanloton
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You fools voted for 'Socialized Farming.' You are getting what you asked for...

    Cybele Spanjaard
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good on him, as sadly, the costs of farming cows for dairy products now are extremely costly, with the rules and conditions gaining more demands from the greedy middleman supermarkets amount they will pay the farmer only cents for their hard work..this is Western society at its best... It was not like this 50 years ago, even with the homogenisation process. Soon, there may be no fresh available due to the commercial man's greed and destruction of nature's provisions.

    Mary Peace
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least they know the milk is fresh!

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    #30

    Olympic Divers’ Faces Before Hitting Water

    Divers caught mid-air with intense expressions, showcasing interesting facts from a dedicated IG page.

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    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, pulling some G's there.

    Susan
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Interesting how even while competing the female keeps her knees together while the men don't

    Karina
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love humanity, sometimes

    Farnzy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lookit how much she squeezes her nose closed! No wonder I get so much water up my nose!

    Gypsy Lee
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. And I thought my job took a lot out of me.

    YDNinja
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1st one kinda looks like Elon?

    Ralph Vanloton
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazingly interesting! More, please!!

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    #31

    This Is A Mitsuoka Bubu 501. Perhaps One Of The Wackiest Cars, That Were Quite Popular Within Japan In The 80's

    This Is A Mitsuoka Bubu 501. Perhaps One Of The Wackiest Cars, That Were Quite Popular Within Japan In The 80's

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still better looking than the cybertruck...

    April Pickett
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw one of those cyber trucks - it's good the windows were darkened.

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    Huddo's sister
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of that one car on the animated Mr Bean

    David
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm laughing at the mini rims and slanted in tires like it thinks it is 1/4 of a drift car.

    UKGrandad
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ahhh, a freshly-hatched car.

    Steve Robert
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does it fly like a golf ball when hit by a truck?

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    #32

    Images Of Men Taken While Waiting For Their Partners In The Shopping Mall

    Images Of Men Taken While Waiting For Their Partners In The Shopping Mall

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    Pernille
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who brings men shopping? Do like my mum taught me, place any non shoppers at the nearest bar, and leave them with an open bill. By the time you come back they'll be watching sports and have made new friends.

    Philly Bob
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you have to hold your woman's handbag and it doesn't match a damned thing that you're wearing.

    María Hermida
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can really relate to them, even if I'm a woman

    Tabitha
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just as bad for kids who have one parent who drags them out shopping—-and not even shopping for anything for them!—-when they’d rather stay home with the other parent, or just go over to a friend’s house and play for a couple hours.

    Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ALL those places need more, and more comfortable places to sit!!

    Angel Stage
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a woman, I prefer shopping alone because I don't feel like I'm burdening anyone. However, my husband is a bigger shopper than me and sometimes it's me hanging out outside the store.

    David
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have done picture 2 and both poses in picture 3.

    Petra Schaap
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    several shops in the Netherlands have seating area's.

    Cheryl Ramsay
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only shopping my husband liked was grocery shopping. He even took his own cart and wandered around the store leaving me to shop as I needed!

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    #33

    “Toy Stories” By Gabriele Galimberti. Through His Lens, Galimberti Shows That Toys Not Only Provide Entertainment But Also Serve As A Reflection Of A Child’s Background, Family, And Culture

    “Toy Stories” By Gabriele Galimberti. Through His Lens, Galimberti Shows That Toys Not Only Provide Entertainment But Also Serve As A Reflection Of A Child’s Background, Family, And Culture

    He @gabrielegalimbertiphoto noticed that the children from richer countries were more possessive of their toys, while kids from poorer countries were more inclined to play with their friends outside.

    Regardless of their background, all children ascribe similar functions to their toys, with many believing that their toys can protect them from dangers at night. Galimberti’s project is a reminder that despite the differences in culture and upbringing, the love of play and imagination is universal among children.

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    keyboardtek
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My wife bought tons of games and toys for our daughter. She would play them one time and they would not ne touched ever again. She preferred to hang out with us and do what we were doing.

    Tabitha
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My step-niece’s grandparents (their father’s side) were wealthy, and she was their only grandchild. Even after the divorce, my SIL never had to worry about getting toys as presents for her daughter because that set of grandparents more than made up for it. Thing is, they spent a lot on toys my step-niece wasn’t allowed to play with, like an entire little diner bar with a Coca-Cola machine and everything. What child is going to be allowed to play with that, and spill sticky Coca-Cola everywhere? Needless to say, it got to the point where my SIL started hinting to her ex-in laws that their granddaughter was growing like a weed and needed clothes more than toys. That’s when the kid ended up with a wardrobe the rest of us could only dream of. I was a kid at the time, so it wasn’t until I was older that I realized the kid’s biological father wasn’t really interested in her, and his parents were compensating for his neglect the only way they knew how. Sad, really.

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    Philly Bob
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My stuffed cat and owl collection protect me while I sleep! Never mind that I have a 80 pound yellow lab who's bark you can hear in the next county! Oh, I'm a 66 year old guy! Not sorry!

    David
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Zambia one is more likely they are selling sunglasses than "toys". I've been to quite a few "poor" countries and have never seen a kid with dozens of pairs of sunglasses as toys. However I have seen poor kid toys you would expect. Stick and crumpled up plastic bottle as bat and ball. Motorcycle innertube tied up in a knot used as a catch ball. Kids taking turns whacking each other with a switch (and laughing) in what seemed to be a sort of 'how much pain can you take' game. (all voluntary, not bullying). And kids from just about any country seem to enjoy makeshift boats (leaf, twig, whatever) if there is a source of water nearby.

    #34

    In Sindh, Pakistan, Spiders Sought Higher Grounds To Find Refuge From Unprecedented Floods

    In Sindh, Pakistan, Spiders Sought Higher Grounds To Find Refuge From Unprecedented Floods

    When the 2010 floods hit, submerging more than one-fifth of the country under water, arachnid populations were forced to escape upwards into the trees. As the floodwaters slowly receded, millions of spiders got to work cocooning their new hosts in thick webbing.

    The result is otherworldly and begs to question the other unusual and unexpected ways increasing flooding caused by the climate crisis will impact our landscapes.

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    Corvus
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Considering some recent election results, prepare for the climate crisis to get MUCH worse in the next few years...

    Verfin22
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate the cold(from Florida), but Canada is looking mighty fine right now.

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    Angela B
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aaaaaaand that's a NOPE from me!

    Leigh
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The areas where the spider webs are had less cases of malaria because they ate the mosquitos.

    David
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Relatable. The cobwebs in my house were getting pretty bad. Bought a 'feather' duster at the local dollar store. After gathering up a bunch of dusty cobwebs from the corners of my ceilings, it looked a lot like that tree.

    #35

    The Men In This Family “Sarkar Family” In Bangladesh Posses No Fingerprints

    The Men In This Family “Sarkar Family” In Bangladesh Posses No Fingerprints

    Because of this condition, it’s impossible for them to obtain national ID cards, driver’s licenses and passports.

    To buy sim, the men have to use their mother or spouse’s line since they couldn’t buy/register their own.

    They have a rare genetic mutation called Adermatoglyphia, which only affects a small number of people (mostly men in the family) which causes them to lack unique lines and ridges that one with fingerprints has.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now they only need a black suit, neuralyzer and some glasses?

    Tabitha
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have fingerprints, but they’re so shallow it’s like I don’t have any. Even a fingerprint reader can’t detect them most of the time—-lots of “fun” when the place you work has a time clock with one of them, and it takes you forever to clock in and out. That’s not the only drawback. My hands and fingertips are so smooth, things slip through them. I have to be really careful carrying breakable stuff, and you can forget about asking me to hand wash your fine china and crystal! It’s the reason I invested in unbreakable Correlle dishes and never use glass or ceramic cups. We have glass cups, but my husband uses them, I don’t. I use metal or plastic cups, mostly travel cups that have secure caps that are spill-proof. Feeling something breakable just slip from your slick fingertips is a horrible feeling. Especially when it’s something that’s either valuable, has sentimental value, or is otherwise irreplaceable.

    Karl der Große
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somebody broke into my flat, but the police couldn't find any fingerprints. Now I know who did it.

    Verfin22
    Community Member
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Palms have prints. So do feet. Maybe not genetics, but working your fingers to the bone?

    Mary Peace
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, I heard of burglars that broke into a house and took their shoes and socks off to cover their hands, but the police got the prints from the bare feet.

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    David
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My friend is partially this way. I wouldn't say she has NO fingerprints but she has had her fingerprints taken various times for background checks and a common theme was they had a hard time getting a usable set of fingerprints from her. So i guess they are there (ish) but have very little depth or something. One of the times the local law enforcement thought they had a good enough set, when it got sent to the FBI they said nope and she had to go back in to have them done again. EDIT to say it's apparently a natural thing. She was a school teacher, counselor etc. She never worked with acids or abrasives or whatever else would remove your fingerprints.

    Susan
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Things would be so slippery without fingerprints.

    Mabelbabel
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What about their toes? Do toes have prints?

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    #36

    Pinch Hold Coffee Mug Designed For Rock Climbers To Help Them Improve Their Pinch Grip

    Pinch Hold Coffee Mug Designed For Rock Climbers To Help Them Improve Their Pinch Grip

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    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cool. Hold it or burn yourself. Great motivational device.

    The Other Guest
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, better to learn that way than "hold it or plummet to your death."

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    DetriMentaL (It/That)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or... Or... A gift for your office idiot because you lucked out with the secret santa name draw. Any links? Asking for a friend

    The Other Guest
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're currently sold out, but here's the company link. https://pinchhold.com/collections/all

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    Tiger
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That defeats the entire purpose of the mug, you might as well just use a normal mug then.

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    #37

    Passenger Trains In The United States vs. Europe

    Passenger Trains In The United States vs. Europe

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    Nikole
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah… Guess who people in those states with no or almost no rail lines voted for.

    BTDubs
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    nearly 15 million democrats sat this one out. The dems handed the white house to Donnie.

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    Tabitha
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try a pre-1950 map of passenger rail lines in the US, and you’ll see what we used to have that was replaced by cars. Same goes for electric trolley lines in large cities that were replaced by buses. F*****g automakers.

    Donkey boi
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like this need more detailed context. Are you seriously telling me that someone in Wyoming (I think) or (One of the) Dakota states cannot get on a train?

    Bryn
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. If you live in South Dakota, you have to drive to Fargo (the only Amtrak Station in North Dakota)

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    robin aldrich
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Other countries do have a much better train system which includes public transit trains which connect to other long distance trains... it's true we should be better.

    TotallyNOTAFox
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Historical backround: Railways always were VERY important in warfare and decided outcommes greatly since trains were introduced as means of transport. World War 1 and 2 greatly contibuted to the track infrastructure

    Rizzo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This can't be true. The bestest country in the world? This must be communist propaganda.

    CrunChewy McSandybutt
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's because of population density. Many parts of the country just don't have enough people to justify the expense.

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    Chris
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now put up the map of the roads, and I think you know what happened.

    General Anaesthesia
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My road map of Europe looks much like that train map, Chris. Probably because rail is built where there's existing traffic. What's your point?

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    #38

    Office Life Before The Invention Of Autocad And Other Drafting Softwares Prior To The Release Of Autocad In 1982

    Office Life Before The Invention Of Autocad And Other Drafting Softwares Prior To The Release Of Autocad In 1982

    Prior to the release of AutoCAD in 1982, engineering drawings were all done by hand using different grade pencils, erasers, T-squares and set squares.

    Even after all the manual labor, if a change was required, the engineers and toolmakers had to start from scratch and make the sketches all over again.

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    Tortitude
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did that at school in the 70s ("Technical Drawing"). Was cr@p at it.

    Rinso The Red
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had it in the late 80's at my school. Only skill I've retained is ability to sharpen a pencil while I'm using it.

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    Ali H M Salehuddin
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Even after all the manual labor, if a change was required, the engineers and toolmakers had to start from scratch and make the sketches all over again." Not really. The drawings were done in pencils. Unless the changes were massive, they can be modified. The copies used onsites / in factory floors were blue-prints. The originals were kept in special drawing cabinets with controlled access. Taken out only for the purpose of making blue-print copies or to make revision changes.

    Tucker Cahooter
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like the picture also predates the invention of the coloured shirt too

    David Paterson
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where are the sloping drawing boards with pantograph for drawing vertical and horizontal lines. This can't be a drawing office.

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    Kalevra
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look at all those jobs that got erased.

    John Monteith
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's bollocks. You didn't have to start from scratch the paper was like plastic and you could rub it out.

    Scott Rackley
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember when you had to insert different disks for different drawing functions (circle, arc, etc.)

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    #39

    Crawford Notch In New Hampshire. An 1839 Painting By Thomas Cole vs. A 2018 Photo

    Crawford Notch In New Hampshire. An 1839 Painting By Thomas Cole vs. A 2018 Photo

    The painting by Cole is titled “A View of the Mountain Pass Called the Notch of the White Mountains (Crawford Notch)”, 1839.

    Cole was a Romantic landscape painter who emigrated from England at the age of 17, inspired a generation of American landscape painters known as the Hudson River School. Settling in the Catskill Mountains of New York, Cole strove to “represent the majesty of the American wilderness, symbolic of the country’s pioneering history”.

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    Chich
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank heavens industrialisation and capitalism saved us from such a fate :P

    Vidas Zlioba
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God forbid that we have a road through the mountains.

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    Tabitha
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So we f****d up and traded the pretty little pond and fresh air for asphalt and exhaust fumes. Figures. F*****g figures.

    Susan
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A more fair comparison would be if the photo was taken during the Autumn season and during the "golden hour"

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    #40

    UFC Fighters And Wrestlers Usually Have Enlarged Ears, This Is Called Cauliflower Ear

    UFC Fighters And Wrestlers Usually Have Enlarged Ears, This Is Called Cauliflower Ear

    Cauliflower ear begins when vessels are damaged and the ear becomes swollen due to direct impact to the ear.

    It becomes a permanent scar that can grow with continued impact when the fluid is not drained.

    Cauliflower ears have been a sign of toughness for a long time. Many Greek statues depict gladiators with cauliflower ears and Romans often represented Hercules as having mangled ears.

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    Chich
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I is tuff cuz i gets smacked in the hed reel hard

    UKGrandad
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Particularly in Rugby Union. Those scrums are rough on the bonce.

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    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, I remember seeing this in the boxers from way back.

    Colleen Glim
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is also a common thing for cats and dogs. But surgery fixes their issues

    Jan Moore
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Worked with developmently delayed adults. They would sometimes have ear injuries and develop bruised and swollen ears either by self harm or other injuries. Sometimes they had a button attached to both sides of the ear to apply pressure so that ear wouldn't swell, like applying pressure to a bleeding wound. (not sure how to phrase it). I never saw this work.

    David
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But..but... wouldn't a sign of toughness be being a boxer / fighter and NOT having cauliflower ears? I mean, you get from being hit, not hitting. /J

    Todd
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is generally from wrestling and boxing.

    #41

    “Office” (2016) By 16-Year Old Igor And 21-Year-Old Alex Nazarov, Brothers From The Chelyabinsk Region Of Russia

    “Office” (2016) By 16-Year Old Igor And 21-Year-Old Alex Nazarov, Brothers From The Chelyabinsk Region Of Russia

    The purpose of the photoshoot is to highlight how draining and overwhelming office life is.

    The photo shoot was created over an hour by the two teenager brothers in a swamp outside their village, in a successful bid to win a photography contest.

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    Chich
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    MOnty Python did this back when it was something completely different.

    David
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chich, I remember. In fact saw again recently because I was watching some old Monty Python on netflix.

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    Karl der Große
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the brothers is just a pair of glasses.

    #42

    In 2013, A Turkish Man Named Ibrahim Yücel Locked His Head In A Cage To Stop Smoking

    In 2013, A Turkish Man Named Ibrahim Yücel Locked His Head In A Cage To Stop Smoking

    Reports suggest that Yücel, a resident of Kütahya town, turned to this extreme measure after his father passed away from lung cancer caused by the same habit. Yücel, who had been smoking heavily for over two decades, found it challenging to quit the habit on his own, so he decided to try the extreme measure.

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    Rizzo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The cast is there to get rid of his other problematic habit. ;)

    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eating seems like it could be problematic. Just saying.

    PataSata
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His wife had the key to open the cage for that reason. His family helped him in this endeavor.

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    Never Snarky
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And got a broken arm trying to open it.

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good he didn't know about freebasing, but with tobacco..

    David
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In other news, folks at the local senior center were left confused and saddened when the cage for the Bingo balls disappeared. /j

    robin aldrich
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Quitting smoking is hard ....I didn't have to take it to that extreme.... then again I never thought of that

    Verfin22
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    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did he break his arm too? I have a preferred hand, but that seems a bit much.

    Ariadne Toms
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope he was successful! That's dedication!

    Nikole
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I assume they don’t have patches, gum, or a prescription d**g?

    Mary Peace
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe he tried those and they didn't work. He was obviously desperate, to resort to this.

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    #43

    Zabit Magomedsharipov, The Man Who Left The Ufc To Find Peace In Nature

    Zabit Magomedsharipov, The Man Who Left The Ufc To Find Peace In Nature

    Zabit Magomedsharipov, recognized for his UFC career and holding an 18-1-0 record,demonstrated a wide array of fighting skills and an outstanding win-loss ratio.

    His absence from UFC matches since 2019 has sparked speculation about a potential break or departure from the sport, hinting at personal reasons or career reevaluation. There have been suggestions linking his time away to a deeper connection with his Islamic faith, possibly seeking tranquility in nature.

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    Tabitha
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or he could’ve just wrestled professionally until he had enough money saved to leave the sport and live any way he wanted to for the rest of his life. Good for him.

    Karina
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought his hands in pic two did something else than worship in islam.

    Donald
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He actually retired to be in the medical field. He was a really hot prospect when he was fighting in the UFC. I remember the first time I saw him fight and thought he could be champion in a few years.

    Doofnuts
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    1 year ago

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    Yeah, yeah, whatever.

    #44

    Artist Heather Dewey-Haborg Recreates People’s Faces From The Human DNA She Finds On Various Objects Tossed Away In The Streets

    Artist Heather Dewey-Haborg Recreates People’s Faces From The Human DNA She Finds On Various Objects Tossed Away In The Streets

    For Heather @hdeweyh , a piece of old chewing gum or a cigarette butt has the potential of turning into a 3D model of someone who used it and didn’t bother to look for a trash bin.

    The point of the project, called Stranger Visions, was to look at ‘genetic surveillance’ and its intersection with the politics of race.

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    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Interesting, but kinda creepy. I think I like her.

    Mark Fergel
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd like to know how close they actually come to looking like the person without her knowing.

    YakFactory
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's one way to identify a litter bug.

    Veronica Monell
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why aren't they using this in murder cases??

    TotallyNOTAFox
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Something about "Racial profiling" and "discrimination" - at least here in Germany. Even considering the markers for skin colours in such cases is seen as racism

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    Pyla
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fits with the times we live in

    Verfin22
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    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Comes in handy in criminal cases.

    David
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It would be interesting to see comparison photos of her art and the real people it is supposed to represent. The internet tells me there is still some guesswork involved. -- "Facial reconstruction from DNA is not completely accurate, but is becoming more reliable with advancements in technology, though it still has limitations as many facial features are influenced by a complex interplay of genetics and environmental factors, meaning predictions can only provide a general approximation of someone's appearance; features like skin texture, wrinkles, and facial hair are particularly difficult to predict from DNA alone."

    cerinamroth
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please could she do it with dog s**t so we can track down the irresponsible owners and fine them?

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    #45

    This Is The X-Ray Of Keith Martin, A 900 Pound Man Who Featured In A Channel 5 Documentary Titled “70 Stone And Almost Dead”

    This Is The X-Ray Of Keith Martin, A 900 Pound Man Who Featured In A Channel 5 Documentary Titled “70 Stone And Almost Dead”

    Extract from the doc - “Keith weighs 70 stone and has not left his home in 11 years, or moved from his bed in two. Too big to walk, wash or even go to the toilet, Keith is desperate to gain independence.

    After being bed-bound for two years, Keith must now begin a tough eight-month programme of dieting and physiotherapy. Although he manages to lose over 20 stone, he fails in his attempt to stand.”

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    Chich
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK, now I don't feel so bad about having a extra 5 kilos to shed.

    Enlee Jones
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He managed to lose half his weight but he died in 2014 at age 44 from pneumonia.

    David
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This image is fake. It was from the show but it was generated by computer graphics, not an actual xray / MRI. Link below is the snopes article on it. It might be somewhat indicative of real but it isn't real. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/900-pound-man-x-ray/

    keyboardtek
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If he was unable to get out of bed, then the people who provided his food ought to be punished for cruelty as they were his enablers.

    Ewa M
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is still an adult and still able and allowed to make his own choices. Me,as being physically disabled and getting this :but I don't think that's good for you" answer from carers sometimes.

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    Pyla
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok the toilet thing is a bit much

    #46

    WW2 Era Rain Capes

    WW2 Era Rain Capes

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    Pablo Ramos
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There were no East Germany in WWII

    Paul C.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good to see the British one looks pretty much useless!

    Sara Frazer
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry I'm dumb, but before I read the caption I saw the cloaks and thought "Lord of the Rings" 😅

    Upil
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sasageyoo sasaaaageyoooo

    Cheryl Ramsay
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the British one. asymmetrical buttons and hem.

    Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    East Germans said, "Scheiß auf Regen!" It is funny, though, the countries who tried to be fashionable and those who didn't bother and just did utilitarian

    Jallamedalla
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Norwegian one is actually a piece of a knappetelt (button tent). Each soldier had one piece that, when assembled, could house a squad. The hole in the middle is a vent hole. Of course soldiers would use it as a cape. I've done it myself in a pinch. I last used this type of tent in 2007, I believe.

    Lisa Lee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    but the American cape turns into a tent, of sorts. I had one of them and I only retired from the Navy in 2016!

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    #47

    “Plant Machete” - Live Plant Controlling A Machete Using A Robotic Arm

    “Plant Machete” - Live Plant Controlling A Machete Using A Robotic Arm

    This installation enables a live plant to control a machete. plant machete has a control system that reads and utilizes the electrical signals found in a philodendron plant. The system uses a micro-controller connected to the plant to read varying resistance data across the plant’s leaves. Using custom software, these signals are mapped in real-time to the movements of the joints of an industrial robot holding a machete. In this way, the movements of the machete are determined based on inputs from the plant. Essentially the plant is the brain of the robot controlling the machete determining how it swings, jabs, slices and interacts in space.

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    Alex Kennedy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Let’s see who slices who, hoot-man!”

    LakotaWolf (she/her)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So... we predicted this in 1978 with "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes".... ? XD

    Rachel Parker
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is 2124. The last humans cower in basements or anywhere hidden enough that they are safe from the homicidal plants who now rule the planet. “But why?” thinks one of the last humans, “Why did we give them knives in the first place?”

    David
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I seem to recall reading that the motions generated were rather random. It is interesting, but it isn't - Angry plant saying, "I'm gonna cut you!"

    #48

    Unique Graffitis On Fighter Jet - Fighter Jets Are Not Just Symbols Of Air Superiority; They Also Serve As Canvas For Cultural And Religious Expression

    Unique Graffitis On Fighter Jet - Fighter Jets Are Not Just Symbols Of Air Superiority; They Also Serve As Canvas For Cultural And Religious Expression

    Russia and Greece often adorn their fighter jets with Christian paintings that Merge their orthodox Christian faith with military strength.

    They believe these paintings serve as spiritual protection against various enemies. While the Japanese use their F-15 (7-10) fighter jets as canvas for cultural expression, thereby merging military strength with their culture and heritage.

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    Corvus
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The japanese one is cool, but the ones with religious imagery are cringe. Jet fighters are, after all, weapons of destruction, not toys.

    Nikole
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean… Religion… Weapons of destruction…

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    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Death from above with a little culture thrown in, who knew?

    Nikole
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Japanese one is GORGEOUS

    Steve Robert
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, Jesus loves you when you kill your enemies.

    whineygingercat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pearl Harbor (2001) Earl: Hey, you know you're not supposed to be painting titties on the side of my airplanes, and if you do, don't make 'em lop-sided. Gooz: They we're lop-sided, Earl.

    Kalevra
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone should tell Russia and Greece that god choses his favorite country and unfortunately they both cant be right. Same goes for America.

    David
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Russians apparently believe some whacky stuff regarding religion. In videos from the Ukraine war and related news stories I've seen Russian Orthodox priests sprinkling holy water on bombs and tanks, etc. The funniest one (to me) was a couple of priests in an airplane spraying 'holy water' out of what I guess was a bomb door hatch to give protection to the troops and equipment down below.

    TotallyNOTAFox
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The japanese AH-1 with anime versions of their pilots painted on looked cool, too! nd9lxc6nyc...f5efc5.jpg nd9lxc6nycg61-672d1e9f5efc5.jpg

    robin aldrich
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sorry ....as if any God would put their seal of approval on War instruments? I mean Wars are declared in the name of various gods... but I don't know if they'd approve

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    #49

    The 20-Inch Humongous Neck Of 18-Year Old Mike Tyson

    The 20-Inch Humongous Neck Of 18-Year Old Mike Tyson

    One of the more understated things Mike Tyson is known for is his more-than-average-sized neck. Tyson, as an 18-year-old, inserted a lot of emphasis on the importance of neck workouts. Amassing a length of 20 inches, ‘Iron’ Mike’s neck was significantly bigger than any heavyweight boxer at the time.

    Tyson’s justification for his 20-inch neck was needing the ability to take a punch. The thicker the neck is, the tougher the endurance for pain is when hit by 10-oz boxing gloves. Current professional boxers like Anthony Joshua can be seen strengthening their necks to gain what Tyson has but has come nowhere near that level.

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    SirWriteALot
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "the tougher the endurance for pain" ... no, you're trying to prevent a punch to the jaw from twisting your head, which causes a knock-out.

    Lenoy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Funny I mesure mine ans I got 48 cm.

    Scott Rackley
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's video of him doing neck bridges that's amazing.

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    #50

    Rejected California License Plates Applications

    Rejected California License Plates Applications

    Official DMV policy often reject “any personalized license plate configuration that [carries] connotations offensive to good taste and decency.”

    The rejected plate applications usually involve wordplay, potential negative connotations, or interpretations that differ between the applicant and the DMV.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So S8nta was OK here?

    Tabitha
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You mean S8TAN, don’t you? ‘Cuz nobody in their right mind would reject Santa. He might not leave them any presents this Christmas. Once you make that list, it’s damned hard to get off it.

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    Crouching hippo hidden panda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shame they don’t do this when people are naming their kids. Some poor youngsters going around with bonkers names

    #51

    The Real Peaky Blinders, 1910

    The Real Peaky Blinders, 1910

    The Peak Blinders were a street g#ng active in Birmingham, England, from the 1890s to the 1920s. They consisted of men from lower social classes who fought, gambled and evaded their way to the top of the gang hierarchy in the English West Midlands. The PB specialised in robbery, violence, racketeering, and controlled gambling. At their peak, the gang had about 50,000 members, though this number fluctuated as alliances often changed or were cut off depending on their relationships with the PB. Some members were as young as 12. The name "Peaky Blinders" has several possible origins. The gang wore flat peak caps, and they would sew razor blades into the front of them, which acted as a concealed weapon. This dangerous piece of headwear would attack enemies by either headbutting them in the eves or by taking off the cap and slashing their foreheads, which led to the blood blinding them. The other origin of the same comes from the fact that members of the PB would sneak up behind people they would rob and pull down their hats over their faces, so they couldn't see the g#ng members who stole from them. The PB has made a very popular reappearance with the highly successful show under the same name

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    Certainly not Dan
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let’s not lionise them, they were violent, selfish, nasty bastards. Carl Chinn has written some interesting research on them: https://historywm.com/podcasts/my-criminal-ancestors-carl-chinn-and-the-real-peaky-blinders

    UKGrandad
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know they were a violent mob, but anybody who knows the strong Birmingham accent that they would have had (not reproduced in the TV series - the producers wanted viewers to understand them when they spoke) will understand when I say that they would not have sounded in the least bit scary.

    DadManBlues
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the word gang is censored because... I really don't get it.

    The Other Guest
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't talk about ga‍ngs if you're not even going to use the word ga‍ng, geeze louise I hate the censorbots. And yes, I know whinging about it won't change a thing.

    #52

    In Some Places In Denmark, Being Unmarried When You Turn 25 Gives People Social License To Pelt You With Cinnamon

    In Some Places In Denmark, Being Unmarried When You Turn 25 Gives People Social License To Pelt You With Cinnamon

    However, if you think that’s bad, wait until you turn 30. If you’re still unmarried, the spice is upgraded from cinnamon to pepper

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    Multa Nocte
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously? Someone from Denmark, tell us this isn't so!

    Pernille
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm from Danmark, but have never experienced it, its been some time since I turned 30, I have however been informed by fellow countrymen that is does happen outside of the capital.

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    WindySwede
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A Cinnamon-"extinguisher"??

    cerinamroth
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have a similar tradition in northern Germany, so I think it could be true. In Hamburg at least if you're a man and you're single when you're 30, your friends drop sacks of bottle caps all over the town hall steps and you have to sweep them all up. (You can see loads of the ones they missed still stuck between the stones on the Rathaus square in Hamburg.) Meanwhile, women who are single at 30 have to go round and polish the door knobs in the town. I'm not sure how many, or for how long!

    Donkey boi
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hold the f**k up! Cinnamon... from a fire extinguisher canister??? Can this be purchased? Do they ship abroad?

    Elladine DesIsles
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would think this could be quite dangerous, at least without the mask. Cinnamon is hydrophobic and inhaling or choking on it can be pretty harmful, as demonstrated with the idiotic "swallowing dry cinnamon" challenge that went viral over a decade ago, which resulted in hospitalizations and possibly a few deaths.

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    Ovata Acronicta
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On my way to Denmark to get peppered.

    Moë
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least cinnamon smells nice 🤷🏻‍♀️

    David
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is the man in the top wearing diving flippers? It's almost like he isn't taking his condition of being single seriously enough. /j

    Doofnuts
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    1 year ago

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    Hmmm, America might want to think about this.

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    #53

    A Company Called ‘Horse Kicks’ Now Make Sneakers For Horses. The Company Is Trying To Bring Street Style To The Equestrian World

    A Company Called ‘Horse Kicks’ Now Make Sneakers For Horses. The Company Is Trying To Bring Street Style To The Equestrian World

    The company’s goal is not only to make footwear for horses but also to make them sneakerheads. The company is trying to bring street style to the equestrian world — by making custom designed, high-end sneakers for that special stud in your life.

    Their line includes hoof-sized versions of classic kicks, such as Air Jordans and Yeezys, for about $1,200 per shoe

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone would rather buy these than help [insert something else]..? 🙄 🙈

    Tabitha
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, there the enough a******s with money gathering dust offshore who definitely would rather their high-strung, overbred horses have a roomful of designer sneakers than an entire country full of starving people get fed.

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    Pyla
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are already people using these shoes in a lot of disciplines. Street style is low on the list

    Alex Kennedy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do the sneakers help or hurt the horses?

    Pernille
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The trim is just that, and is probably not very handy and will get dirty very fast, but hoof boots are getting more and more common instead of shoes. I use the boots for all my horses, as they don't go on hard ground every day so there is no reason for them to wear metal shoes.

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These boots for unshod horses have been around for decades. Someone is just decorating them now.

    Verena
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Horse boots exist quite a long time. Sometimes a horse cannot wear shoes, rwason can be an injury, mistake made by a farrier, sensitive soles, ... . Mine has difficulties walking on hard surfaces like a road or gravel roads, which are common here. So she has boots, simple ones, no fashion items

    Kalevra
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok, Horses are expensive enough as it is... so if some imbecile wants to spend 1200 on a pair of Jays for their horse let them. They obviously have disposable income.

    Mary Peace
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the programme I saw on TV, the shoes were to help the horses, not as a fashion statement.

    The_Nicest_Misanthrope
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For people with 80 horses, and more money than sense

    David
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is dumb as s**t. Coverings for a horse's feet are a thing in some situations (I never used them) but "$1,200 per shoe" is insane. You can find them online for about $50/pair. A fancier one I found on Tractor Supply costs $154 each.

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    #54

    The Mystery Woman Who Tattooed Drake On Her Forehead (2011)

    The Mystery Woman Who Tattooed Drake On Her Forehead (2011)

    A true fan will go to extreme lengths to prove their love for their favourite celebrity but while some settle for a copycat hair cut or a cheap imitation dress, one woman went the extra mile to show rapper Drake how much he means to her- by getting the hip hop star’s name tattooed across her forehead.

    The mystery woman, who had shaved eyebrows and hair, adding to the dramatic look, visited an LA based tattoo parlor to make her bold statement. She was told by a psychic that if she got the tattoo, Drake would mysteriously marry her.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    [Did] she get her money back from the psychic? Hopefully to see someone and talk to get better.

    Tiger
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The psychic sounds like she was pranking her 😂 “tatto Drake’s name on your forehead and he will magically fall in love and marry you!” 🤭🤭

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    María Hermida
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She didn't need a psychic, she needs a psychiatrist.

    Nikole
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Drake: “Meh, too old”.

    Philly Bob
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Drake may be creepy but I've seen people with Trump tattooed on their foreheads. That's not just creepy, it's sick.

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    Kanashimi Cat
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh what a shame. I thought it might be in honor of early '70s, tragic singer/songwriter Nick Drake.

    David
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know Drake but I'm guessing he isn't into marrying that level of mental.

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    #55

    A 2015 Study By Dr. Teghan Lucas Shows That The Chances Of Meeting A Real-Life Lookalike That Matches The Same Exact Measurements Of Our Facial Features Is About 1 In A Trillion

    A 2015 Study By Dr. Teghan Lucas Shows That The Chances Of Meeting A Real-Life Lookalike That Matches The Same Exact Measurements Of Our Facial Features Is About 1 In A Trillion

    She published the study on the subject of doppelgangers in 2015 where she compared people for eight facial and eight body measurements to see how alike they really were. Some of the detailed and precise facial and head measurements she refers to include ear length, head circumference and the distance between the centers of the right and left pupils.

    When she looked at the rest of the body, she found out that chances of having a twin stranger were even bleaker.

    “Two people may look very similar to the naked eye, but when you start measuring they will not match each other,” Lucas says.

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    Never Bored Koala
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty sure that #4 is actually Elon Musk posing as a doppelgänger of himself - he'll do ANYTHING to increase his fame - as we've recently - devastatingly! 😭 - been forced to see...🤬

    Kalevra
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So everyone is different. Got it.