I spent about 3 years living on the base in Qatar that was attacked and 6 months living in Doha. I am very happy to hear nobody was hurt. The videos I have seen you can see US troops outside filming. It reminds me of when a B1 lancer lost control and caught fire and the ordinances started exploding.

I got the opportunity to try some of the recipes for a new pizza place slated to open in Fredrick MD Bussin Pizza. It was pretty cool hearing about all the ingredients. The dough is made with a 400 year old line of sourdough starter. What do you think #pizzasky www.instagram.com/reel/DK5h5zf...

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AI is contradictory. This is one of the many reasons people hate that Google puts it as the first result.

Wilson developed an airless basketball to address the issue of deflating basketballs and explore new manufacturing techniques, aiming for a consistent, durable, and sustainable product. The results have been mixed some love it others hate it. One reviewer said it caught the wind and flew away.

In 1867, 15-year-old Erasmus Jacobs discovered the Eureka Diamond—a 21.25-carat gem sparkling along the banks of the Orange River in South Africa. This was the first recorded diamond find in the region, sparking the Kimberley Diamond Rush.

Zhangye Danxia Geopark is an amazing rock formation in China that has beautiful multicolored striations caused by various mineral deposits being pushed up by the Himalayas. Unfortunately most pictures enhance the colors with filters here is what it looks like with and without filters.

Adventure cats are becoming a new norm. More cat parents are embracing outdoor adventures with their feline friends, exploring nature together and creating unforgettable memories. #AdventureCats #OutdoorCats #CatLovers 📷 @travelingtribe_za

Speaking of synthesizers. An interesting album is "Synthesizing The Silk Roadz. It is a compilation of pop out of the USSR that was compiled from tapes that had been hidden from the authorities in the Soviet era. Many of the tracks are bangers and give off ABBA vibes.

The original tomb of Thutmose II's was recently discovered. It was built behind a waterfall but the Pharaohs grave site was moved due to flooding. Ancient Egyptian engineering couldn't escape the might of Mother Nature. Thutmose II's flooded tomb stands as a testament to nature's enduring power.

Rime ice is a really cool looking ice that forms when supercooled water droplets freeze onto surfaces. Soft rime forms when in calm wind conditions. Hard rime forms moderate wind conditions.

All the trees were covered in frozen rain this morning. This small tree seemed to have more ice than the others. Icy but beautiful.

Today I graduated from making noises when I get up old to I hurt my back sneezing old.

A fun video of the Mardi Gras and an excursion in Nassau. Uncompressed video here www.instagram.com/reel/DEyaRnY...

I recently got the to sail on the Mardi Gras It was a beautiful ship and I had a lot of fun. Special call out to Jacky Tang (@thetangattack) and his energy, the cooking instructor chef Steph, and of course Eka our cabin steward. @carnivalcruise.bsky.social They are who made it memorable.

There are hundreds of different types of yeast. Each one gives bread a different unique taste. The starter is a very important piece of many artisan bakers some have been kept alive for hundreds of years. Yukon Pizza in Las Vegas makes pizza with a 125+ year-old heirloom sourdough starter.

Home made pizza finally with a perfect crust. My son wanted to add a little kick so we added a new habanero garlic hot sauce to the pizza sauce. Turned out perfect. Not sure if you can get Dr belly's hot sauce outside of knowing someone from North Attleborough, MA but it was tasty.

Legendary singer song writer recently died on Jan 7 2025. He was best known for the song "Puff, the Magic Dragon" He always maintained that the song had no relationship with drug taking but was about the hardships of growing older.

We came down a day early for our honeymoon. My husband @desean.bsky.social has never cruised before and I've only done it once. Any tips for us when we get on board tomorrow? Sailing with @carnivalcruise.bsky.social

Another Christmas eve complete, and another mad dash to the finish line. Can I just be a kid again and wake up to the Christmas magic?

With my wife's family and we watched Die Hard. Turns out there are two people in the world. Those that think Die Hard is a Christmas movie and those that haven't seen it.

The Ukraine war has had global impacts in interestingly subtle ways. One of those ways was cooking oil. The supply disruption of sunflower oil caused major increases in cooking oil some over 200%. Specifically palm oil spiked causing Indonesia to ban exports. They produce 57% of the supply.

Wondering what to do with leftover cranberry sauce Introducing Cran-Orange Christmas cocktails. Scoop or two of cranberry sauce Gin Orange liquor Lime juice Simple syrup You will need a sieve to filter the solids when pouring into a coup glass.

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The tree is up and it is gorgeous this year.

The Yamaha DX7 was the first successful digital synthesizer and is one of the best-selling synthesizers in history. This synthesizer defined the music of the 80s with hits like... Take On Me The Final Countdown Living on a prayer And so many others. #musicHistory

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Pulitzer Prize winning photo, taken by Stanley Forman in 1975. It shows a 2 year old and a 19 year old falling from a fire escape after it collapsed during a fire. The two were descending from the 5th floor trying to escape. Tragically the 19 year old died but the 2 year old survived.

The plans for the US capital were supposed to be exactly aligned. However nature has a different plan. The site for the Washington monument has to be shifted because the ground wasn't solid enough to support the tallest stone structure in the world.

In 1848, aluminum was rare. At the time it was more valuable than gold. It was often reserved for special occasions by royalty like Napoleon III who used aluminum cutlery for his most honored guests. This is why the tip of the Washington monument is a 100 ounce aluminum pyramid.

The original design for the Washington monument was very different. The current design was chosen because the cost of the original design were too high. They had to simplify it to just the obelisk.

Little turkey day adventure. I finally made it up the Washington monument.

This girl might be old, but she was on the hunt today. She brought this right to me and was very proud of herself #cat #cats #calico #catsofbluesky

Roman bread ovens were community ovens that were created to supply the local population with bread. Most Romans didn't have a personal oven so they would drop their bread off with an identifying stamp or scoring. Corruption within the empire disrupted supply chains of grain from Egypt and Africa.

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There are roughly 1,000 adventure playgrounds scattered across Europe. The idea was born there during World War II, when a Danish landscape architect noticed that children were happier playing with rubble and scraps than at more traditional playgrounds. In the US there are only three.

It is a myth that sea turtles only hatch on full moons. However it is true that they instinctively crawl towards the light. Typically the celestial lights reflecting off the water draws them into it. Sea turtles hatch when the temperature is right and that typically happens between 9pm-5am.

It is estimated that sea turtles have lived on this planet for 110 million years which means they shared the planet with the T-Rex.

Honey is the third most counterfeit food in the world. There is an entire “Honey laundering” industry to fool authenticity tests by making chemical modifications, making it hard to trace where the honey came from. Honey-laundering helped the companies avoid $180 million in shipping duties

Prior to scheduling software a substantial amount of time was spent on trying to get the right people in a room. This was often done by the secretary. They would have to call and work out the schedule manually. Scheduling software off loaded this to the individual and increased productivity.

Netflix knows my wife wants a Hot Frosty. 🥵🥶😉 @esulli.bsky.social

Often the dead animals were left in the streets of New York for weeks or longer. In the 1870s Dead horse bay was the main dumping ground for manure and carcasses. But many other sites were used. London had a similar problem often carcasses were dumped in nearby lakes poisoning the water supply.

Before the automobile revolution it is estimated that up to 200,000 horses were in new York. Horses also produce about 20 pounds of manure per day. This means millions of pounds per day. At the time the automobile was considered clean and environmentally friendly in comparison. #climate

Watching an old Japanese film called Ikiru again. It has a good line about politics, the best way to secure your position is to do nothing.

Look at the stunning detail of this tiger swallowtail butterfly! Macro photography allows us to appreciate the intricate beauty of the natural world. 🦋 #macrophotography #nature #getoutside #insects

In 2018, Jaequan Faulkner started selling $2 hot dogs with $1 sodas and chips from a stand in front of his house in Minnesota. Someone reported him to the Minneapolis Health Department. Health inspectors decided to help and the teen’s stand passed inspection.

In 1997, in Russia, a poacher shot and wounded a tiger and stole part of its recent kill. The tiger later found the cabin that the poacher was living in and then waited at least 12 entire hours for the poacher to come home. The tiger then killed and ate the man upon his return.

In the early 20th century, a Bengal tiger known as the 'Champawat Man-Eater' preyed on villagers living in India. This tiger was responsible for the deaths of 436 individuals, ranking it among the deadliest man-eaters on record. It's remains currently exhibited at the Corbett Museum in India

Cats waiting for the fisherman to return, 1970s #cats