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  • At around age 23, the average person falls off what the researcher Jennifer Aaker calls ‘the humour cliff’: we start to laugh and smile less and less. The average 4-year-old laughs and smiles 300 times a day, the average 40-year-old — 300 times every 75 days. (via @qi.com)

    30 July 2025

  • 🔗 International Day of Friendship | United Nations:

    In a time when the noise of division grows louder — fueled by wars, conflicts, inequality, and fear — friendship feels almost radical in its simplicity. It doesn’t arrive with fanfare or policy; it doesn’t need speeches or signatures. It begins with something quieter: a conversation, a shared moment, a willingness to see one another not as strangers but as fellow travelers through the human experience. 

    A pencil sketch of two children standing side by side. One child has an arm around the other's shoulders. They are gazing at a sunset, with the sun depicted as a soft orange glow on the horizon. The children are in casual clothing, one wearing a red shirt and the other a gray shirt, with shorts. The background is sketchy and abstract, enhancing the sunset’s warm tones.
    30 July 2025

  • The Accountant (2016) #Watching

    A movie poster for "The Accountant" features a man with a serious expression, holding a rifle with a scope. The image has a puzzle overlay effect. In the background, there are fragments of a ledger with numbers. The title "The Accountant" is displayed in bold red letters across the bottom.
    30 July 2025

  • It’s all to me (regional variations)
www.instagram.com/languages… (via @infobeautiful@vis.social)

    Map of Europe with various countries labeled by how their people express confusion, using references to languages like Greek, Chinese, and Hebrew. Each country is colored differently. For example, the UK and Ireland say "It's Greek to me," while countries like Germany and the Netherlands say "It's Chinese." Ukraine mentions "Chinese document/paper," and Russia references "Chinese writing to me." Some regions like Poland use "Chinese" in the context of something similar, and others like Hungary use "Spanish village." A few countries, like Italy and Greece, show local expressions with no clear link to a well-known language.
    29 July 2025

  • #WalkingAround #Flowers

    A close-up of a light purple hibiscus flower with a vibrant pink and white center, surrounded by lush green leaves. Sunlight filters through the leaves, creating a natural, dappled effect.
    29 July 2025

  • If I’m not corporate enough for you, you’re too corporate for me.

    29 July 2025

  • Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

    Roasted yellow and red bell peppers placed in a baking dish lined with parchment paper. The peppers have a slightly blistered skin, indicating they have been cooked. They are stuffed with a visible filling under the pepper tops. The background shows parts of a kitchen counter and appliances.
    28 July 2025

  • The Age of Innocence (1993) #Watching

    A close-up image of a yellow flower with intricate lace patterns overlaying it. The words "The Age of Innocence" are elegantly written across the center in white script. The background is dark, highlighting the flower's texture and the decorative lace design.
    28 July 2025

  • #WalkingAround #Flowers

    A vibrant pink and orange dahlia in full bloom, surrounded by lush green leaves and budding stems. The flower has several layers of petals, adorned with tiny droplets of water. In the background, there is dense foliage and bamboo stakes supporting the plant.A vibrant yellow rose in full bloom is surrounded by lush green leaves. Water droplets can be seen on the leaves, suggesting recent rainfall. The background is a light-colored brick wall, providing a natural setting for the rose.A large, blooming orange rose is surrounded by green leaves with droplets of water. There are additional rose buds in various stages of blooming nearby. The background consists of a light-colored brick wall with patches of red.A cluster of delicate light purple wildflowers with narrow petals is in focus, surrounded by lush green leaves and stems. The background is a dense mix of grass and foliage, creating a vibrant, natural setting.

    27 July 2025

  • Timeline (2003) #Watching

    Poster for the movie "Timeline" showing the title at the top. Below the title are the faces of three individuals in separate panels. The background includes numbers and years like 2003, with a warm color palette and overlaid with images of two knights engaged in sword fighting.
    27 July 2025

  • “This is a great comfort,” said the Tin Woodman. William Wallace Denslow, from “The wonderful wizard of Oz” by Lyman Frank Baum, Chicago, New York: 1900 (via @oldbookillustrations@mastodon.social)

    Illustration of three characters in a forest setting. On the left, a girl with long, braided hair wearing a blue dress adorned with a pattern of black birds. In the center, a metallic figure, resembling a humanoid robot with a cylindrical body and limbs. On the right, a figure with a straw hat and patched clothing. An axe lies on the ground nearby. The background features tall trees and green foliage.
    26 July 2025

  • Here’s how the “Ship of Theseus” page looked in July 2003 when it was created! Since then, the article has been edited 1792 times. 0% of its original phrases remain (via @depthsofwikipedia.bsky.social)

    A screenshot of a Wikipedia page titled "Ship of Theseus." The page describes a Greek legend about Theseus's warship, which was preserved as a historical relic by Athenians. Over time, its boards rotted and were replaced, raising the philosophical question of whether it remained the same ship once none of the original boards were left. The left sidebar includes Wikipedia navigation links, including options for the Main Page, Recent changes, and Community Portal.
    25 July 2025

  • The silent ‘s’ in ‘island’ was added to make it look like it came from the Latin word ‘insula’, even though it actually came from the Old English word ‘iglund’. (via @qi.com)

    23 July 2025

  • Mary Shelley (2017) #Watching

    A close-up image of a woman's face, focusing on her striking green eye and partial view of her lips. Her hair is styled with curls. The background is dark, creating a dramatic contrast. The text "Mary Shelley" is prominently displayed on the left side of the image.
    23 July 2025

  • Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016) #Watching

    Poster for "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies." A woman in a long blue coat holds a bloody sword, standing back-to-back with a man wielding a sword. They are surrounded by reaching zombie hands emerging from the ground. The title "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" is at the bottom, set against a cloudy sky.
    23 July 2025

  • Fight or Flight (2025) #Watching

    Close-up of a man with blonde hair and facial injuries, looking serious. He is wearing a blue shirt with a floral pattern. The background shows a blurred interior, possibly an airplane. Text in bold yellow letters reads "FIGHT OR FLIGHT," with a small airplane icon incorporated into the text.
    20 July 2025

  • The Phoenician Scheme (2025) #Watching

    A man is sitting in a marble bathtub with his arms crossed on the edge, smoking a cigar. He is surrounded by a tiled bathroom wall. Behind him, there is a grid of 12 photos showing different people, styled like mugshots. To his left is a book, a glass of white wine, and a small dish on a bathroom counter. The text "The Phoenician Scheme" is prominently displayed in red and purple letters above.
    19 July 2025

  • I took another stab at making Vietnamese-ish Summer Rolls with Shrimp! #Cooking

    Four fresh rolls wrapped in translucent rice paper on a white plate with a blue rim, set on a wooden surface. The rolls contain visible shrimp, green lettuce, and herbs.
    19 July 2025

  • M3GAN 2.0 (2025) #Watching

    A realistic doll-like female figure with long brown hair holds sunglasses slightly down her nose, revealing striking blue eyes. She wears a vest over a white, high-necked, ruffled top and a patterned necktie. Her hand shows red stains resembling blood. The background is a purple gradient with a glowing aura effect behind her. The text "M3GAN 2.0" is at the bottom of the image.
    18 July 2025

  • Dinner with the lovely Helen @ Kathmandu Restaurant

    A close-up of a plate featuring Nepalese cuisine. The plate includes fluffy basmati rice, pieces of naan bread, a vegetable curry with carrots, peas, potatoes, and cauliflower, and a vibrant vegetable dish. In the background, there's another plate with more naan, a piece of meat, and salad. A small dish contains green and dark brown sauces with a spoon. A glass of water and a person's hands are also visible on the table.Two glass cups of dessert on a wooden table. The left cup contains rice pudding topped with almond slices, and a spoon is scooping some out. The right cup holds a gulab jamun in syrup, also garnished with almond slices. A person wearing a watch with a black strap is partially visible in the background.

    17 July 2025

  • Today was a day for rolling in the long grass (apparently) @ Cherry Beach

    Two dogs are in a lush, green field. One dog has curly brown fur and is looking towards the camera with its mouth open. The other dog has curly white fur and is sniffing the ground. Both dogs are surrounded by dense greenery and tall plants.A fluffy dog with brown and white fur stands in a grassy field near a tree, with its tongue out and tail wagging. The surrounding area is lush with tall green grass and vegetation.Close-up of light purple wildflowers in a garden, with a blurry background of green foliage and a distant city skyline. The petals are delicate and vibrant against the lush greenery.

    13 July 2025

  • Canada and our moose map (via @MeanwhileinCanada@ohai.social)

    Map showing moose density per square kilometer in Canada and parts of the northern United States, color-coded to represent different density ranges. Areas with less than 0.039 moose per square kilometer are in green, 0.040 to 0.102 in light green, 0.103 to 0.152 in yellow, 0.153 to 0.310 in orange, and 0.311 to 4.342 in red. Coastal and northernmost regions of Canada are shown in gray, indicating insufficient data. A scale bar at the bottom indicates distances in kilometers, ranging from 0 to 3,000.
    12 July 2025

  • Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967) #Watching

    Illustrated movie poster for "Thoroughly Modern Millie." It features a large, stylized red hat with a woman's face in profile. Three dancing figures in colorful 1920s attire are positioned on top of the hat. The title "Thoroughly Modern Millie" is prominently displayed at the bottom in bold blue letters.
    12 July 2025

  • Ballerina (2025) #Watching

    Promotional poster for the movie "Ballerina." It features a woman at the center holding a gun, with a serious expression. Surrounding her are various characters, some holding weapons. The background is a mix of pink and purple hues with intricate patterns and a cityscape. The title "Ballerina" is prominently displayed at the bottom in neon pink letters.
    9 July 2025

  • The Song of Achilles #Listening

    Cover of "The Song of Achilles" by Madeline Miller. The background is blue with subtle wave patterns. A yellow, ancient Greek-style helmet is centered. At the top, it mentions "New York Times Bestseller." Below the helmet's name, the author's name is in white. On the left, there's a quote by USA Today, and on the right, a quote by Emma Donoghue. A red circle indicates it won the Orange Prize for Fiction.
    8 July 2025

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