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  • Collection of Pinned Threads

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  • Mildly interesting

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    MikM
    [image: 1749265620345-8da311c2-40da-4600-81c7-38c1117c22f6-image.png] When an elephant needs to be transported by plane from one country to another—for example, from India to the United States—its crate is filled with… tiny chicks. Yes, you read that right: little, fragile chicks. Why? Because despite their enormous size, elephants are deeply afraid of causing harm. Throughout the entire flight, the elephant stands perfectly still, not daring to move, so as not to risk stepping on a single chick. That’s how the plane stays balanced. And for the elephant, it’s the first test of its noble nature. Fascinated by this behavior, scientists have studied the elephant’s brain and discovered spindle cells—rare neurons also found in humans. These are associated with self-awareness, empathy, and complex social perception. In other words, an elephant is not only physically huge; it’s an emotional giant, too. It feels, understands, and acts with silent wisdom. Leonardo da Vinci, deeply fascinated by nature, once wrote about elephants: “The elephant embodies righteousness, reason, and temperance.” He also noted: The elephant enters the river and bathes with a certain dignity, as if wishing to purify itself from all evil. If it finds a lost person, it gently guides them back to the right path. It never walks alone: always in a group, always led by a guide. It is modest. Mating happens only at night, away from the herd, and before returning to the group, the elephant bathes. If it encounters another herd on its way, it gently moves them aside with its trunk, careful not to hurt anyone. But perhaps the most touching thing is this: When an elephant senses the end is near, it leaves the herd and goes to die alone, in a secluded place. Why? To spare the younger ones the pain of watching it die. Out of modesty. Out of compassion. Out of dignity. Three rare virtues. Even among humans.
  • 2025 Pride - Day 4

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    @Doctor-Phibes said in 2025 Pride - Day 4: As far as me 'piling on' goes, ... Don't do that to @LuFins-Dad. That would be way too ghey for him.
  • What are you watching now?

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    ChatGPT and I are developing quite a rapport. andor is like "and" combined with "or", it is a very logical name for the star wars series That’s actually pretty clever—and it would totally fit if Andor was all about Boolean logic, droids debating programming, or Jedi arguing over “both/and” vs. “either/or” choices. Unfortunately for math and computer science nerds everywhere, Andor (the Star Wars series) is actually named after the main character, Cassian Andor. But you’re right: his name is an unintentional nerd Easter egg. If you take it literally: AND: Both things must be true. OR: At least one must be true. ANDOR: Both? Either? Maybe it’s a show about moral ambiguity—sometimes it’s “and,” sometimes “or.” Honestly, the title does end up fitting the show’s themes: Andor is all about the gray areas, tough choices, and resisting black-and-white thinking. You could almost imagine some Imperial officer muttering, “It’s not so simple, it’s Andor.” If the next spinoff is called “Xor,” I’m blaming you.
  • Damn it!

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  • Trumpenomics

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    Trade deficit cut in half. What’s cut in half you might ask? The spike in trade deficit that was the result of companies racing to import before liberation day. Another headline could’ve said, trade deficit returns to what the average was during the Biden administration.
  • Anyone else struggle with booze?

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    Haha ain’t that the truth.
  • What’s your over/under on Trump/Musk?

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    Doctor PhibesD
    @89th said in What’s your over/under on Trump/Musk?: I wonder if Elon will record it then leak it. God I hope so.
  • Pleasantly surprising unanimous vote at SCOTUS

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    You should see the stuff that ChatGPT wants me to post. Let's just say it's a good thing I'm not a slave to technology like H.
  • The Dark or Inappropriate Humor Thread

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    Read this carefully and discover that it's a story of a motorcycle cop getting injured in a funeral procession for a deceased motorcycle officer, who was killed in a funeral procession. God has a dark sense of humor. [image: 1749239048913-a6868706-4908-4072-9866-c7c87a0449fb-image.png]
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    Jesus. This is both hilarious and terrifying. I cannot believe we are here.
  • Funny Pics

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  • The beginning of the AI-pocalyse?

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    https://archive.is/zb4BM The Reuters article cites the Trump tariffs as the reason for the P&G job cuts.
  • For those with a competitive nature..,

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    @89th said in For those with a competitive nature..,: @Horace said in For those with a competitive nature..,: When I weigh myself in the morning, it's always after I pee. Funny, when I pee myself in the morning, it's always after I weigh myself. No weigh.
  • Funny Videos

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    https://x.com/wallstreetmav/status/1930742449506332695?s=46
  • The Big Beautiful Bill needs its own thread.

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    taiwan_girlT
    I’ve helped Elon a lot,” Trump said. How so?
  • Official President Portraits over the Past 100 Years

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  • Best spectator sports

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    This Chinese hurdler leans into her look, and I support that. Link to video
  • Porsches, Bentleys and VWs

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    It happened again: The crew of a cargo ship carrying 3,000 vehicles to Mexico, including 800 electric vehicles, abandoned ship after they could not control a fire aboard the vessel in waters off Alaska’s Aleutian island chain. A large plume of smoke was initially seen at the ship’s stern coming from the deck loaded with electric vehicles Tuesday, according to U.S. Coast Guard photos and a Wednesday statement from the ship’s management company, London-based Zodiac Maritime. https://apnews.com/article/cargo-ship-electric-car-fire-alaska-22fff66494b023142376bda01a781744
  • Karine leaves the party, writes a tell-all

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    In my view there’s not as much need to create a 3rd party as there was historically. As Trump showed a charismatic figure can take over the party apparatus of one of the existing parties. That wasn’t quite possible on the dem side in the last couple elections but the party is probably weak enough now for it to be possible. But of course I’m with you on yearning for more moderate politics.