Odd Stuff (Part 3)

That would be pretty much on brand for Rheinisch-Katholisch (as opposed to Römisch-Katholisch). At least during carnival season.

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Isn’t that Peter Thiel’s company?

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yes it is…

Palantir’s Plunge Drags Down Mega-Donor Peter Thiel’s Wealth

Palantir Technologies Inc., Thiel’s single-biggest equity position, plummeted as much as 23% Monday after it reported widening losses and tepid revenue growth. The slump erased about $270 million from the value of Thiel’s stake. So far this year he’s shed 19% of his net worth, now valued at $7.4 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

The Simpsons GIF by MOODMAN

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This seemed like the logical place to, um, dump this:

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Not really a “life hack,” though, right. More of a “didn’t know how it worked realization.”

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True True GIF by Debby Ryan

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And maybe worse, maybe not a hack at all. As commented in the article, aren’t they just flaps meant to cover the end of a bolt or screw? Plus, I didn’t see an explanation of the the value of having those handles placed in a “down” position. :woman_shrugging:

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He did what???
… Oh, on the ground, not in flight.
Okay…

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Anything Jane Goodall warms my heart. Watching her on film/video in various contexts for the past many decades, it’s clear that she has an impish sense of humor. She’s such an awesome human being. her presence in the world makes it a better place.

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Wasn’t Gorillas in the Mist Dian Fossey? It feels like a nitpicky question, but if you’re going to go for clever like that, you should at least have the right primatologist.

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