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now, it's a little early to be a downer, but if I hear someone say "gitta" in place of "get to" again this morning, I'm gonna lose my mind. Like, gone.
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The mind twisting photography of Thomas Barbey. Yes, photography.


Thomas Barbèy grew up in Geneva, Switzerland, across the street from the “Caran D'ache” factory, the largest manufacturer of art supplies. He started drawing seriously at the age of 13, using black “encre de Chine” and gouaches for color. His influences were Philippe Druillet, Roger Dean and H.R. Giger. After living in Geneva for 17 years and designing posters for musical bands, he decided to move to Italy, where he lived in Milan for 15 years making a living as a successful recording artist, lyricist and fashion photographer.[1]

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A seamless meld of different photos. I just love this!

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Do you have this sign of physical evolution?
 

Does a tendon protrude from your wrist?

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It turns out that if you have a tendon protruding from the underside of your wrist, you actually have physical signs of evolution attached to your body

But neat as it is, other than spooking your friends with Machinist impressions, a protruding wrist tendon doesn’t really have a purpose; therefore it’s known as a vestigial structure.

Vestigial structures are body traits left over from evolution that have no discernible use for us modern humans. That includes things like tailbones, goosebumps and that pesky appendix. These are different from other traits humans have evolved to no longer require because instead of phasing out entirely – like the tail – they remain present in the body for reasons that remain a mystery to many scientists.

It’s known as the palmaris longus and it turns out most people have it – in fact, those of us who don’t are actually reasonably rare at 14% of the general population.

It is believed that the palmaris longus was used by humans years ago to activate the wrist’s flexibility. However, it has no effect on the modern human’s body.

In fact, the tendon’s presence is so benign that it’s very common for it to be removed and used in tendon grafts or cosmetic surgery.

more here: http://www.davidwolfe.com/tendon-protrude-from-wrist/

(I do...) :bow:

Yeah Spectre does various forms of education. Daniela does science. I do this. :)
 

~gigglesnorts~
 

Um, pretty sure Wal-Mart meant to say "Fist Bump."


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Why YES! Yes I do....bilaterally even!!! (that means both mine have the protrusion!!!

Wombat -cuddler contest promotes Tasmania.


An online competition to become the "chief cuddler" of a baby wombat in Tasmania, has made the tiny marsupial an online celebrity.

Eight-month-old Derek was rescued from his mother's pouch after she was hit by a car.

He is being cared for by wombat experts on Flinders Island, between Tasmania and mainland Australia, and will eventually be returned to the wild.

Derek is being looked after by Kate Mooney, known as the "Wombat Lady of Flinders Island", who has cared for the island's orphaned wombat joeys for two decades.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-35994328

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Johnnie Carr
 

Johnnie Carr


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Gitta Gitta Gitta Gitta Gitta Gitta!!!!!......:byebye:

Bahahahahahahahaha
 

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Porn Site Bans North Carolina Users Due To State’s Anti-LGBT Laws

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Dying so much
 

Samsung just patented contact lens with built in camera.

Samsung just took another step into science fiction. South Korea has just granted the tech giant a patent for contact lenses with a display that can project images straight into the user's eye. The news comes from a Samsung-centric blog SamMobile.

The lenses are equipped with a built-in camera and sensors that can be controlled simply by blinking. Content is sent to your smartphone through embedded antennas. This is where the data is processed.

It seems that Samsung is developing the smart contact lenses as an alternative to creating improved augmented reality experiences over the current crop of wearables, reports SamMobile.

With contact lenses instead of glasses, users will be able to enjoy augmented reality content more discreetly.

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Pauli Murray
 

Pauli Murray

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Miles ahead (of the rest)
 

Septima Poinsette Clark
 

Septima Poinsette Clark

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Inky the octopus pulls a 'Nemo'

The great escape: Inky the octopus legs it to freedom from aquarium

“The staff and I have been pretty sad. But then, this is Inky, and he’s always been a bit of a surprise octopus.”

Reiss Jenkinson, exhibits keeper at the National Aquarium, said he was absolutely certain Inky was not “taken” or “stolen”.

“I understand the nature of octopus behaviour very well,” he said. “I have seen octopus on boats slip through bilge pumps. And the security here is too tight for anyone to take Inky, and why would they?”

Because octopuses have no bones they are able to fit into extremely small spaces, and have been filmed squeezing through gaps the size of coins. They are also understood to be extremely intelligent and capable of using tools.

Ah, on to freedom for Inky. There's fun video at the website of Inky's fellow octopuses escaping from various places along with pictures of Inky's escape route.

http://www.theguardian.com/world/201...aland-aquarium

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Be free Inky, be free (((Inky))

Say heya to Chad
 

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The Santa Barbara Zoo has a new Masai Giraffe calf. Audrey, aged eight, gave birth to the calf on the evening of March 26 in the Zoo’s Giraffe Barn, after approximately five hours of labor.

The male calf has been named “Chad” in honor of long-time Santa Barbara Zoo supporters, the Dreier Family. The Dreier Family has sponsored seven Giraffes at the Zoo including Chad’s parents Michael and Audrey.

At the calf’s first exam by the Santa Barbara Zoo Animal Care team, the male was measured at six-feet-six-inches-tall and weighed 191 pounds.

http://www.zooborns.com/zooborns/201...-zoo-herd.html

Women at the 1963 civil rights march on Washington.

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Photo from: A forgotten battleground: Women’s bodies and the civil rights movement

only in New Orleans ......
 

Cirque du Soleil cancels multiple shows in N.C.


Cirque du Soleil, the enormously popular Canadian art/acrobatic troupe, announced Friday it has joined multiple entertainers who are canceling shows and concerts in North Carolina in protest of that state's new law widely condemned as anti-LGBT people.

In statements posted on Facebook and Twitter, Cirque du Soleil said it "strongly believes in diversity and equality for every individual and is opposed to discrimination in any form."

Cirque du Soleil said the North Carolina law is "an important regression to ensuring human rights for all," according to the statement.

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When I first had the pleasure and opportunity to see my first Cirque du Soleil performance in Vegas, my very soul was nourished. Could not stop replaying the images over and over in my head for days and weeks. However, a few of stills reminded me of a Dado painting.

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A moist owlette

WHO! WHO! is the cutest little birdie-pants? http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/he...ting-heart.gif


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Faced with cancer diagnosis, 90 year old Norma chooses road trip over chemo.

At 90 years old, Norma is having the adventure of a lifetime. The Michigan woman was diagnosed with cancer just days after her husband died and rather than face a long fight against the disease, she decided to take full advantage of the life she has left.

“I’m 90 years old. I’m hitting the road," Norma said when her doctor explained the cancer diagnosis and her treatment options. So hit the road Norma did. With her son and daughter-in-law along to help her out, Norma left home to travel the country in an RV, taking in new sights and experiences along the way.

Norma's story of living life to the fullest has touched the hearts of people nationwide, with hundreds of thousands following her updates online and posting messages of encouragement. The words of Norma's doctor upon hearing her decision say it best: "Right on!


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Here is wishing more people in Normas' shoes would choose this option, not spending the rest of your days suffering through treatments that ravage your body. Live. Love. Laugh. Repeat......

Lucille Clifton
 

Lucille Clifton

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Mother Waddles
 

Charleszetta "Mother" Waddles

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I dream of a world where chickens can cross the road without having their motives questioned!

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How Annoying are You on Social Media?


Ace <----- Not annoying

Congratulations! In the age of over-sharing and relentless vanity, you have somehow managed to not be annoying on social media. We envy the way in which you've masterfully dismissed Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram from your life so you can focus on the important things like friends, family, and memories. Keep up the good work!

Sample question:

How often do you threaten to de-friend people on Facebook?

ALL THE TIME. PEOPLE ARE FREAKIN' ANNOYING.

SOMETIMES. USUALLY WHEN I GET RILED UP ABOUT A POLITICAL ISSUE.

NEVER. IF I'M GOING TO DE-FRIEND SOMEONE, I'M GOING TO JUST DO IT.

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Great timing on this one

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Suheir Hammad
 

Suheir Hammad

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Harriet Tubman may replace Andrew Jackson on $20 bill.

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew will reportedly announce Wednesday that former Treasury Secretary and Founding Father Alexander Hamilton's face will remain on the $10 bill.

Lew will instead announce a new plan to replace former President Andrew Jackson's image on the $20 bill with that of Harriet Tubman.

Tubman was a famous 19th century abolitionist who escaped slavery and became the conductor of the Underground Railroad, a system of secret safe houses that successfully helped free hundreds of slaves. She later went on to become a spy for the Union during the Civil War.

Jackson, whose face has been on the $20 bill since 1928, was a supporter of slavery who -- as some critics have pointed out -- did not believe the United States should use paper money.

Just a horse kind of day.