6 Ancient Bizarre Beliefs With Logical Explanations.
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Octopus Selfie Wins Ocean Art 2020 Underwater Photo Competition. (via Boing Boing)
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Schrodinger's cat is alive! And partying!
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Love that octopus selfie, Schrodinger's cat, and the snow plow names!
ReplyDeleteI like vikings. You can't argue with
ReplyDeletetheir logic because it's usually
backed up with an axe.
"I can't go out because of the virus,"
sounds weak, whiny, and boring.
Instead try something like:
"I've sworn a blood oath of solitude
until the pestilence is purged
from the land."
It's more valiant and noble; as
if you're on a mystical inner
journey, carrying a sword and
preparing for your next heroic
quest.
Happy Friday Miss C!
Happy Friday, gwdMaine!
ReplyDeleteThe Octopus selfie is only the beginning, the whole Ocean Art 2020 is a collection of great photographs. Thank you... again.
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