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Bushnell Submarine Turtle

"A ragtag colonial army faced the mighty British Empire in 1776. Could American ingenuity turn the tide? Inventor David Bushnell hoped so. Bushnell built America’s first combat submarine, the pedal-powered Turtle. Its covert mission? Slip into New York Harbor and attach a bomb to a British warship. It almost worked. The pilot submerged beneath the ship undetected, but had to abort as his air ran low."

"Rick and Laura Brown of Handshouse Studio—aided by students, professional craftsmen, and the US Naval Academy—built this replica Revolutionary War wooden submarine. Using tools and techniques of the day, they proved that Bushnell’s seemingly radical idea was feasible."

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The History of Bushnell's Turtle | America's First Submarine​

 

The Forgotten Women Aquanauts of the 1970s

These scientists spent weeks underwater doing research—and convincing NASA women could also go into space. READ MORE

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An all-women team of aquanauts was a novelty in 1970. Pictured from left to right: Ann Hartline, Sylvia Earle, Renate True, Alina Szmant, and Peggy Lucas Bond. OAR/National Undersea Research Program (NURP); Black Star, Inc.

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An artist rendering shows the close living and working quarters of Tektite, which sat underwater off the coast of St. John. NOAA Central Library Historical Fisheries Collection
 

Artwork: Ron DiCianni – The Resurrection Mural


"The single largest contemporary depictions of Christ’s Resurrection anywhere in the world."

"After years in the making, we are proud to unveil Ron DiCianni’s largest masterwork, The Resurrection Mural. This incredible piece, commissioned for the newly opened Museum of Biblical Arts in Dallas, displays the Resurrection of Christ in a brand new format."

"Standing 40 feet wide by 12 feet high, this breathtaking mural allows the viewer to look into Christ’s eyes and see first hand that he alone has conquered the grave."


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"To see a larger image, please visit the Resurrection Mural page in our store."

"Here’s what Ron himself has to say about this breathtaking piece": READ MORE
 

Secret Vault Under the Vatican Opened After 5000 Years & It Holds Terrifying Discovery​

 

7 Things About Ancient Rome You Probably Didn’t Know

"What’s left to say about ancient Rome at this point? They spend about all of high school trying to teach you the ins and outs of their society, politics and architecture – mostly to the point where the average kid in school simply doesn’t care anymore. We knew that society better than we know our own."

"There’s still a few fun facts that they tend to leave out of the classroom, however. Let’s take a look at some facts about ancient Rome that might re-spark your interest in this subject."

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Pope Leo XIII

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Pope of the Catholic Church from 1878 to 1903


Pope Leo XIII was head of the Catholic Church from 20 February 1878 until his death in July 1903. He had the fourth-longest reign of any pope, behind those of Peter the Apostle, Pius IX, and John Paul II. He is well known for his intellectualism and his attempts to define the position of the Catholic Church with regard to modern thinking. Wikipedia
 

During The Era That Gave Us Memorial Day, Abraham Lincoln Explains Why The Fallen Fought

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‘It is for this the struggle should be maintained, that we may not lose our birthright… The nation is worth fighting for, to secure such an inestimable jewel.’
 

Top 6 Bands Johnny Cash Hated The Most (AI Generated)

 
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You are right, of course. It makes one wonder how this AI corruption will end, and the damage it will do. Thanks for your insight. I thought the video seemed different, that is why I did not post it in the JC Thread.
 
... It makes one wonder how this AI corruption will end, and the damage it will do. ...
Don't get me started on this... Is YouTube the dispatch bag of today? The immediate goal of videos like that is to get more viewers---clickbait. I bet the creator can crank out dozens of these videos per day using AI research software. But the negativity can do damage in a deeper sense. Not sure it's unintended.
 

History of artificial intelligence

"The history of artificial intelligence began in antiquity, with myths, stories, and rumors of artificial beings endowed with intelligence or consciousness by master craftsmen. The study of logic and formal reasoning from antiquity to the present led directly to the invention of the programmable digital computer in the 1940s, a machine based on abstract mathematical reasoning. This device and the ideas behind it inspired scientists to begin discussing the possibility of building an electronic brain. The field of AI research was founded at a workshop held on the campus of Dartmouth College in 1956. Attendees of the workshop became the leaders of AI research for decades. Many of them predicted that machines as intelligent as humans would exist within a generation. The U.S. government provided millions of dollars with the hope of making this vision come true. Eventually, it became obvious that researchers had grossly underestimated the difficulty of this feat." Wikipedia
 

Abraham Lincoln Loved Cats, Dogs, Goats, a Pig, a Turkey, and his Horse of course.

"Abraham Lincoln's law partner in Springfield, Illinois, William Herndon, noted that "Mr. Lincoln himself was a compassionate man, and hence, in dealing with others, he avoided wounding their hearts or puncturing their sensibility. He was unusually considerate of the feelings of other men, regardless of their rank, condition or station." Mr. Lincoln was even more considerate of children and animals."

Abraham Lincoln's Cats.
"When Abraham Lincoln was elected President, he was given an unexpected gift of two kittens from Secretary of State William Seward in August of 1861. The President doted on the cats, which he named Tabby and Dixie, so much so that he once fed Tabby from the table during a formal dinner at the White House. Embarrassed by Abe's action, Mary Todd Lincoln told him it was "shameful in front of their guests." The President replied, "If the gold fork was good enough for former President James Buchanan, I think it is good enough for Tabby." READ MORE

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"Talk show pioneer and first host of "The Tonight Show" Steve Allen tells Upon Reflection host Marcia Alvar that his success in life stems from a series of happy accidents. In this video from the University of Washington, Allen also reminisces about the early days of television and the beginnings of "The Tonight Show." He reflects on fellow comedians and talks about his wife, Jayne Meadows."

Born in a Trunk (Steve Allen)​



Unforgettable: Comic Starved And It Changed Him Forever​

 
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The Man Behind the Big Tech Comics

If you ever worked at Google, I probably don’t need to introduce Manu Cornet. And if you’re not a Googler or a Xoogler, then here’s a short recap of some of his comics. For example, if you don’t know what a Xoogler is (it stands for ex Googler) or a Noogler (this means new Googler) or a Doogler (these are the pet dogs owned by Googlers) and now you’re wondering why Google has all these terms, Manu — of course! — created a comic on this as well:

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"Today’s newsletter will be a lot more visual than usual. The topic will also be more lighthearted: Google, Twitter, and comics. Manu recently published his book Twitoons: one employee’s cartoon chronicle of Twitter’s accelerated descent. I read the book: it’s funny! I still can’t decide if it’s funny because of Manu’s style, or if it's funny because it’s true. Today’s newsletter closes with a full chapter from this book, but not before we touch on a mix of Google’s and Twitter’s tech stack, and how to draw cartoons. We cover Manu’s story":

  1. The motivation to draw caricature comics
  2. Fourteen years at Google as a software engineer
  3. Comics at Google
  4. Working at Twitter
  5. The best and the worst of “old Twitter”
  6. How to draw cartoons as a software engineer
  7. Code review on printed paper: an excerpt from the Twitoons book READ MORE

 

Unforgettable: Comic Starved And It Changed Him Forever​

That was interesting. We broke in our first TV on his Tonight Show. I always thought Steve Allen came across as a little snobbish. He's certainly anything but, in that interview. It may have been his precise way of speaking that gave that impression. I believe he is overthinking how to be a good parent. He is of my parents' generation. That's the way things crumbled, cookie-wise, then.
 
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