Offbeat Humor

Australian magpies sunbathing for parasite control and relaxation

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— Science girl (@gunsnrosesgirl3) November 18, 2023

 

Data Talks

Poverty causes crime. It's purely material. That's why crime skyrocketed after the Great Society programs. https://t.co/aBoUV4UtNs pic.twitter.com/oIuqZpZryt

— Rob Henderson (@robkhenderson) November 18, 2023

 

Lady in a Fur Wrap by Alonso Sánchez Coello (Spain, 1531–1588)

Lady in a Fur Wrap by Alonso Sánchez Coello  (Spain, 1531–1588)

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History

A bronze figurine of #dog, found at the #Roman roadside station on the Brandsteig, Aichhalden-Rötenberg, where an votive altar dedicated to Diana Abnoba was found. #Dogs were associated with Diana, the figurine may have been an offering to the goddess. pic.twitter.com/I31cz1REMM

— Nina Willburger (@DrNWillburger) December 4, 2023

 

An Insight

It will cause giggling among ironic people today, but when men used to proclaim “death before dishonor” they conveyed a crucial truth about moral agency: that something bad happening to us (death) is preferable to bringing something bad upon ourselves (dishonor). pic.twitter.com/mTpfZYZnmk

— The Chivalry Guild (@ChivalryGuild) November 17, 2023

 

I see wonderful things

Bean Biodiversity.
Cultivars, mostly from the genus Phaseolus. pic.twitter.com/ChcZS2Qkoq

— Jonas Frei (@jdfrei) November 17, 2023

 

Offbeat Humor

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— Steve Stewart-Williams (@SteveStuWill) November 4, 2023

 

Data Talks

Worth following the schism between Arab Israelis and Palestinians since Oct7.

70% of Arabs in Israel identify with the country, whereas 75% of Palestinians (West Band and Gaza) support the massacre of Oct7 by Hamas.

Arab Israeli political leaders came out with clear… pic.twitter.com/qWbujhzBxb

— George Deek (@GeorgeDeek) November 17, 2023

 

The Professor's Dream, 1848 by C. R. Cockerell (English)

The Professor's Dream, 1848 by C. R. Cockerell (English)

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History

In 1516, Leonardo da Vinci designed a double helix staircase for the Château de Chambord in the Loire Valley, France.

This staircase is unique because it consists of two intertwined spiral staircases that allow people to ascend and descend without obstructing each other. pic.twitter.com/TCCMvEYPg7

— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) December 3, 2023