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  • jon-nycJ Online
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    Only non-witches get due process.

    • Cotton Mather, Salem Massachusetts, 1692
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      “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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      • jon-nycJ Online
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        That’s pretty cool.

        Only non-witches get due process.

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          South Park airs possibly the most offensive scene of all time.

          https://www.facebook.com/reel/555274460499738

          “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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            alt text

            “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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            • jon-nycJ Online
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              IMG_5688.png

              Only non-witches get due process.

              • Cotton Mather, Salem Massachusetts, 1692
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                Cool map above. Somewhat related, the below map, each color is ~14% of the world population

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                • MikM Offline
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                  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.

                  “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                  • MikM Mik

                    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.

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                    Doctor Phibes
                    wrote last edited by
                    #2437

                    @Mik said in Mildly interesting:

                    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.

                    Alternatively, it could be because it just can't take any more of their bullshit.

                    I was only joking

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                      #2438

                      My new best friend ChatGPT does not think highly of the veracity of some of those anecdotes about elephants.

                      Education is extremely important.

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                      • MikM Offline
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                        Mik
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                        #2439

                        Yeah, well, it’s artificial, so….

                        Still, many animals go off alone to die because they know they are vulnerable.

                        “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                        • jon-nycJ jon-nyc

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                          AndyD
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                          @jon-nyc said in Mildly interesting:

                          IMG_5688.png

                          The London Metro is a free newspaper. I'm guessing the reference is to the Tube or London Underground. More daily/yearly users?

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                          • A AndyD

                            @jon-nyc said in Mildly interesting:

                            IMG_5688.png

                            The London Metro is a free newspaper. I'm guessing the reference is to the Tube or London Underground. More daily/yearly users?

                            Doctor PhibesD Offline
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                            Doctor Phibes
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                            @AndyD said in Mildly interesting:

                            The London Metro is a free newspaper. I'm guessing the reference is to the Tube or London Underground. More daily/yearly users?

                            At least they didn't call it the subway, which is of course a small fast food establishment outside a number of tube stations.

                            I was only joking

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                            • MikM Mik

                              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.

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                              Axtremus
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                              #2442

                              @Mik said in Mildly interesting:

                              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.

                              The modern GOP is not worthy of the elephant logo.

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                                The Democrat party is perfectly worthy of the braying jackass.

                                The Brad

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                                  @jon-nyc said in Mildly interesting:

                                  IMG_5688.png

                                  The London Metro is a free newspaper. I'm guessing the reference is to the Tube or London Underground. More daily/yearly users?

                                  jon-nycJ Online
                                  jon-nycJ Online
                                  jon-nyc
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                                  @AndyD said in Mildly interesting:

                                  @jon-nyc said in Mildly interesting:

                                  IMG_5688.png

                                  The London Metro is a free newspaper. I'm guessing the reference is to the Tube or London Underground. More daily/yearly users?

                                  No it meant London metro area. I didn’t post the associated text.

                                  Only non-witches get due process.

                                  • Cotton Mather, Salem Massachusetts, 1692
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                                    I didn't even think of it in this context and lived there for 35 years! Greater London is widely used, as is commuter belt.

                                    Wiki says it's a constantly expanding area so rather loosely defined. Must be used in Town Planning circles.

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                                      jon-nyc
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                                      #2446

                                      It’s used in the US. ‘Dallas Metro Area’. For example

                                      Only non-witches get due process.

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