The Verse
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This Hapeville officer was called out to remove this child from the neighborhood. When he arrived he found out the kid was on a mission to do yard work to save up for a PS5.
He ends up buying a PS5 for the young kid. 💯💯
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“Nice to meet you Richie: where’s Larry?”
ALT Joe Biden shaking hands with Rishi Sunak
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Shoutout to Atlanta's own Christopher Eubanks, he's the only remaining American left in the Wimbledon.
Chris graduated from Georgia Tech and will play again on Wednesday. 🔥
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🚨💬NEW Free Speech Bill 💬🚨
Under my Free Speech Protection Act, the government will no longer be able to cloak itself in secrecy to undermine the First Amendment rights of Americans. foxnews.com/politics/rand-pa…
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▪️ The Netherlands decided to SEIZE thousands of farms to meet new tyrannical climate goals.
▪️ The Dutch farmers stood up, said NO and resisted The Great Reset agenda.
▪️ The tyrannical government has collapsed.
Major victory for freedom.
The farmers will win🚜🇳🇱💪
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BREAKING: A new comprehensive study presented in front of the Pennsylvania Senate finds zero Amish children diagnosed with cancer, diabetes, or autism.
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
The amish do indeed get cancer, autism, diabetes, etc.
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The family portrait left behind by Apollo 16 astronaut Charles Duke on the moon has become a significant artifact in space exploration history. The photograph, which Duke placed on the lunar surface during the mission, has remained untouched and undisturbed for over five decades.
Apollo 16 was the tenth crewed mission in NASA's Apollo program and was launched on April 16, 1972, from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission aimed to explore the Descartes Highlands region of the moon, where the Lunar Module landed on April 20, 1972. The crew consisted of Commander John W. Young, Lunar Module Pilot Charles M. Duke Jr., and Command Module Pilot Thomas K. Mattingly II.
As part of the personal items astronauts were allowed to carry, Duke chose to bring a family portrait to commemorate his journey to the moon. The photograph depicted his wife and children, symbolizing the connection between the astronauts and their loved ones back on Earth. Duke took the photo out of his spacesuit pocket and carefully placed it on the lunar surface near the Lunar Module.
On the back of the photo, Duke wrote a heartfelt inscription that read, "This is the family of astronaut Charlie Duke from planet Earth who landed on the moon on April 20, 1972." This inscription served as a testament to the historic achievement of the Apollo 16 mission and a reminder of the human presence on the moon.
Since the moon lacks an atmosphere, the photograph has remained unaffected by weather conditions, preserving it in pristine condition. Over the years, subsequent missions to the moon have respected the historic significance of the photo and have not disturbed its placement.
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Max Fleischer's trippy version of "Snow White" from 1933 remains a fascinating and bizarre piece of animation history. In this short Betty Boop cartoon, Fleischer and his team condensed and twisted the classic Snow White tale, taking viewers on a surreal journey that defies expectations.
One of the standout moments in the cartoon is the inclusion of Cab Calloway, a renowned jazz singer of the time. In the middle of the animated film, Calloway appears and performs the hauntingly beautiful "St. James Infirmary Blues." The scene is a rare live-action segment, originally from another cartoon of the era titled "Minnie the Moocher," which was another iconic song associated with Calloway.
Interestingly, the footage and music used in the beginning of "Minnie the Moocher" are clearly the same recording as the song "St. James Infirmary Blues" featured in the Betty Boop cartoon. In a clever editing move, the two pieces of audio are seamlessly joined together, creating a seamless transition between the two cartoons.
Calloway's appearance in the cartoon is truly mesmerizing. He begins by singing the tune as Koko the Clown, a character created by Fleischer, and then undergoes a transformation into a ghostly figure. The animation beautifully captures Calloway's distinctive enunciation and signature dance moves, accompanied by a barrage of wild and imaginative visuals.
In addition to the captivating animation, the cartoon also incorporates scenes from the 1980 film "The Blues Brothers," in which Cab Calloway once again performs "Minnie the Moocher." This inclusion adds an extra layer of intertextuality, as viewers are introduced to Calloway through this iconic performance.
"Betty Boop in Snow White" is a testament to Max Fleischer's creativity and willingness to push the boundaries of animation. The cartoon showcases his unique vision and knack for blending different artistic mediums, resulting in a truly trippy and memorable viewing experience.
Directed by Dave Fleischer and animated by Roland C. Crandall, the cartoon exemplifies the Fleischer Studio's distinctive style, characterized by fluid animation, vibrant colors, and a surreal atmosphere. Their innovative techniques and bold storytelling continue to inspire animators and artists to this day.
Despite being a departure from the traditional Snow White narrative, Max Fleischer's version remains a remarkable piece of animation history. It stands as a testament to the power of imagination and creativity in bringing beloved stories to life in new and unexpected ways.
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In 1773, the Sons of Liberty revolted over a tax of 3 cents/pound on tea.
This was because they believed all Parliamentary taxation was illegitimate.
Today, Americans pay up to 37% in income taxes, in addition to all local income, sales, and property taxes.
If the patriots realized 3 cents/pound on tea was too much, all Americans should realize over 50% of one's income is way, way too much.
Any tax is too much.
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Their dog hasn’t eaten well since they brought their baby home - dog kept taking food into the living room and leaving it there. Someone suggested the dog might be worried the baby isn’t visibly eating, so is “feeding” the baby. They tried giving the baby a bowl of food at the same time. It worked!
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“Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence?
Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons in the revolutionary army, another had two sons captured. Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the revolutionary war.
They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor.
What kind of men were they? Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine were farmers and large plantation owners, men of means, well educated. But they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured.
Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the British Navy. He sold his home and properties to pay his debts, and died in rags.
Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family almost constantly. He served in the Congress without pay, and his family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him, and poverty was his reward.
Vandals or soldiers or both, looted the properties of Ellery, Clymer, Hall, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton.
At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson Jr., noted that the British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters. The owner quietly urged General George Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed, and Nelson died bankrupt.
Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months.
John Hart was driven from his wife’s bedside as she was dying. Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill were laid to waste. For more than a year he lived in forests and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished. A few weeks later he died from exhaustion and a broken heart. Norris and Livingston suffered similar fates.
Such were the stories and sacrifices of the American Revolution. These were not wild eyed, rabble-rousing ruffians. They were soft-spoken men of means and education. They had security, but they valued liberty more. Standing tall, straight, and unwavering, they pledged: ‘For the support of this declaration, with firm reliance on the protection of the divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other, our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.’”
Michael W Smith
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Lonnie Johnson, a renowned scientist at NASA, gained fame for his remarkable creation known as the Super Soaker. Growing up in Alabama, Lonnie had an inherent love for experimentation and enjoyed disassembling toys, attempting to rebuild them. However, one of his experiments involving rocket fuel in a frying pan nearly resulted in his house catching fire.
During his tenure at NASA from 1979 to 1991, Lonnie Johnson made significant contributions by developing the nuclear power source used in the Galileo mission to Jupiter. It was while collaborating with the Air Force that he conceived the concept for the Super Soaker. In 1989, he officially patented his invention, originally naming it the "Power Drencher."
Lonnie Johnson's remarkable achievements extend far beyond the Super Soaker. He holds an impressive collection of more than 250 patents, earning him a well-deserved place in the esteemed National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2022. Currently residing in Atlanta with his wife Linda Moore, Lonnie is a proud parent to four children. The enduring popularity of the Super Soaker continues, making it one of the best-selling toys in America.
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The small French village of Chambon-sur-Lignon received a surprise $2.4 million gift in the will of a 90-year-old Austrian man named Eric Schwam who passed away on Christmas Day. Shocked officials soon learned that Schwam was paying the town back for saving him and his family from the Nazis 80 years earlier. He asked that the town use the money to fund education initiatives and scholarships for the local children.
