Bex MacFarlane 🐀

Borscht belt comedian in a shiksa's body. Obnoxious extrovert. Chaotic neutral. Area man down for whatever. ESFP. I'm not Scott, Seth, Todd, or Billy.

[Bex MacFarlane 🐀 @macfarlane]

I am not Seth MacFarlane or Todd McFarlane.

[LeoDaVinciWave @LeoDaVinciWave]

These ancient roads in Pompeii featured small white stones embedded in the pavement that reflected moonlight, helping illuminate the streets at night nearly 2,000 years ago.

[Molly Ploofkins @Mollyploofkins]

Protester screams, "Erika Kirk protects pedophiles," during the opening of the TPUSA Women's Leadership Summit

[FactPost @factpostnews]

New York City just had its safest first 5 months of a year in recorded history.

Murders plunged 21%, and major crime overall is down 11%.

[World's Amazing Things @Hana_b30]

Hiding among the flowers as if she is one of them

[Rick Wilson @TheRickWilson]

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈

[Adam Mockler @adammocklerr]

How pissed do we think Elon is that all his promises are actually being fulfilled by a Socialist in NYC?

[derek guy @dieworkwear]

i setup a fake dog food company last month, bought purina at the pet store, and paid laura loomer $100 for this post

[PmAmTraveller @pmamtraveller]

animal-shaped hinges

[Wu Tang is for the Children @WUTangKids]

Let @HunterBiden cook 🔥….just not crack

[Hunter Biden @HunterBiden]

Trump hasn’t made a public appearance in 8 days. This after an unscheduled visit to the hospital- because he “likes getting check ups.” Thank God Jake Tapper (or as I like to call him- the Brick Tamland of his generation) is on the case hunting down clues in a book about my mom’s experience as First Lady four years ago.

[DaVinci @BiancoDavinci]

Coffee cup-shaped balconies, Tokyo, Japan.

[Harry Sisson @harryjsisson]

Trump is now bragging over doctors being so concerned with his cognitive decline that he was given 3 dementia tests in a year and Obama/Biden were given 0.

Not the brag you think it is, Donald!

[Archaeo - Histories @archeohistories]

A single royal necklace carried thousands of diamonds so valuable that even kings across Europe were left completely speechless after seeing it.

The man in this extraordinary image is Bhupinder Singh of Patiala, one of the wealthiest and most flamboyant rulers in the history of princely India. As Maharaja of the powerful state of Patiala from 1900 to 1938, Bhupinder Singh became legendary for his unmatched luxury, grand palaces, elite lifestyle, and astonishing jewelry collection. At a time when royal courts around the world competed to display power through jewels and ceremonial treasures, few rulers could rival the scale of Patiala’s wealth. Stories of the Maharaja’s diamonds, Rolls-Royces, and lavish celebrations spread far beyond India into Europe’s royal circles.

Among all his treasures, nothing captured global fascination more than the legendary Patiala Necklace — a masterpiece commissioned from Cartier in 1925. The project was so enormous that it reportedly required nearly three years to complete. Crafted in platinum and overflowing with gemstones, the necklace became one of the largest and most extravagant jewelry creations ever made. It featured nearly 2,930 diamonds arranged in dramatic layers, transforming the jewel into a symbol of unimaginable royal power and prestige.

At the center of the masterpiece stood the breathtaking 234.69-carat De Beers yellow diamond, one of the largest polished diamonds in the world at the time. The necklace also included Burmese rubies and striking emeralds, including the remarkable green gemstone associated with the design shown beside the Maharaja’s portrait. Jewelry experts considered the creation not only valuable, but historically unmatched in scale and craftsmanship. When displayed publicly, the necklace reportedly stunned aristocrats, diplomats, and elite collectors who had never seen anything so extravagant.

But the story of the Patiala Necklace later became surrounded by mystery. After India’s independence and the decline of princely states, the necklace disappeared for decades. Many believed the masterpiece had been dismantled, stolen, or lost forever. Then, years later, parts of the necklace unexpectedly resurfaced in different locations, astonishing historians and luxury collectors worldwide. Several original stones were missing, including the famous De Beers diamond, leaving experts wondering what truly happened to one of history’s greatest royal jewels.

Today, the Patiala Necklace remains a legendary symbol of royal India’s lost magnificence — a creation so extravagant it blurred the line between jewelry and imperial power itself. And even now, nearly a century later, the image of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh surrounded by diamonds continues to represent one of the most luxurious chapters ever written in royal history.

© Historical Stories

#archaeohistories

[ᅠ ᅠ @greenvibe]

Monkey Tail Cactus grows long fuzzy stems like hanging tails

[Bella @natural77384672]

Rose Nautilus natural conch shell ornament. The shell is typically altered to highlight its inner chambers by removing the outer layer, which gives it a unique appearance compared to natural specimens. It features a pink or red hue with delicate, wing-like chambers radiating from the center. These shells are often used as decorative items for home furnishing, gifts, or aquarium decor

[matt bernstein @mattxiv]

i cannot think of a more perfectly distilled example of why so many survivors of sexual assault don’t come forward

[DaVinci @BiancoDavinci]

Art Nouveau train station of Taormina-Giardini Naxos, Italy, The most elegant in the world, 1928.

[Mr. Nobody @MmisterNobody]

Cult leader Jim Jones used to fake assassination attempts so that his cult would worship him harder. Just thought I’d share that history with everyone

[Oceaiii🐋🐬 @oceaiii]

A nocturnal flamenco under the sea. ✨💃 The stunning Spanish Dancer nudibranch putting on a masterclass in underwater elegance.