Ed Ingle

President @NewLantern Partners. Former @Microsoft @WhiteHouse @WPP. Passion for STEM, rural America, wordcraft, and a good ditty. Made in Tenn. #Vols #IU

[Ed Ingle @edingle]

The space program in the 1960s inspired thousands of young kids across the US to dream big, including this 5-year-old from small town TN who never wanted to take off his astronaut sweatshirt. Thank you @NASA for your impact on generations. #OneGiantLeap #Apollo50th #STEM

[ESPN Insights @ESPNInsights]

Alexander Zverev wins the French Open! It's his 1st career major title in his 41st Major appearance.

Only Goran Ivanisevic (48 appearances) needed more attempts among men in the Open Era before winning his 1st major title 🎾

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

New research has uncovered a possible link between gut bacteria and the development of multiple sclerosis (MS).

Scientists at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich investigated the condition by studying identical twins, a design that helped minimise the effects of genetics and environment.

The team analysed 81 twin pairs in which only one sibling had MS and identified two bacterial strains that were consistently associated with the disease.

The microbes, Eisenbergiella tayi and Lachnoclostridium, were found in significantly higher levels in individuals with multiple sclerosis. When these bacteria were introduced into mouse models, they triggered symptoms resembling MS, suggesting they may play an active biological role rather than simply being correlated with the condition.

These findings strengthen growing evidence that the gut microbiome may influence autoimmune diseases. While further studies in humans are still required, the research offers one of the strongest indications so far of a potential gut–brain connection in MS.

The results also raise the possibility that future treatments could target or modify these bacteria in order to delay, reduce, or potentially prevent the development of the disease.

[Kevin Gallagher @KevG163]

Happy Birthday, Broadway Joe!

Joe Willie Namath

[U.S. Naval Institute @NavalInstitute]

#OTD in 1922, the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated. #DYK that it was damaged by friendly fire during WWII? A soldier manning a .50 caliber machine gun that was part of DC's air defenses accidentally fired 4 rounds, 3 of which hit the memorial. At least 1 bullet hole still remains.

[Melodies & Masterpieces @SVG__Collection]

Happy 81st birthday to John Fogerty!

[Wonder of Science @wonderofscience]

Fascinating low-angle satellite photo of New York City.

📸: dailyoverview/ig

[Curt Cignetti @CCignettiIU]

Hoosiers lead the way!
#GoIU #IUFB

[Boxing News @BoxingNewsED]

The great former middleweight champion Rocky Graziano died #OnThisDay in 1990.

He was 71 years old.

[World of Engineering @engineers_feed]

Roman concrete is 2,000 years old and still getting stronger.

Modern concrete starts degrading after 50.

In 2023, MIT researchers finally figured out why: Roman engineers mixed volcanic ash with seawater. When cracks formed, minerals crystallized inside them, self-healing. We knew the recipe was different. We didn't know it was self-repairing. The ancient Romans accidentally invented the most advanced building material in history. We spent 150 years building something cheaper and weaker.

What else did they know that we've forgotten?

[Today in History @TodayinHistory]

When Mount Saint Helens erupted 46 years ago today, nothing survived that was within 230 square miles of the explosion.

Except for photographer Richard Lasher who escaped on his dirt bike after taking this shot.

[Johnny Cadillac @lippyent]

Songs turning 50 this year! Feel old yet?

[The Sting @TheStingisBack]

The final ep of Moonlighting aired OTD in 1989, and went full meta. Bruce Willis & Cybill Shepherd race to save their own characters, David & Maddy, from cancellation, because when the show ends they'll literally cease to exist. It even admits why Moonlighting ultimately failed

[🎸 Rock History 🎸 @historyrock_]

You can only pick up ONE guitar! 👇🏻

I’ll start: Keith Richards

[Library of Congress @librarycongress]

The 1893 Coca-Cola trademark registration, featuring the logo's distinctive cursive, can be found in the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division's U.S. Patent Office Trademarks Collection.

On this day in 1886, the very first Coca-Cola was sold at Jacob’s Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia.

[Eric Alper 🎧 @ThatEricAlper]

The Original Search Engine

[Ed Ingle @edingle]

#NightMoves = epic

[🎸 Rock History 🎸 @historyrock_]

Happy 81st Birthday to Bob Seger!

[Keeneland @keeneland]

Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo, comes home to Cherie DeVaux’s barn at Keeneland.

[Barstool Sports @barstoolsports]

GOLDEN TEMPO WENT FROM LAST TO FIRST IN THE KENTUCKY DERBY

THIS IS WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT!!!

[Retro Coast @RetroCoast]

Today in History
On May 1 1931 the Empire State Building opened to the public.

Constructed in just 13 months, the 102 story tower was the tallest building in America. It became a pop culture icon in films and a symbol of the power of #NewYorkCity.

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

In 1984, a woman in the UK was treated for auditory hallucinations (hearing voices). During this period, the voices told her she had a brain tumour and were medically specific and urged her to have a scan. Although she had no obvious neurological symptoms, her psychiatrist ordered a CT scan, mainly to reassure her. The scan unexpectedly revealed a meningioma (a type of brain tumour). The tumour was surgically removed, and the hallucinations reportedly stopped. The case was later described in the British Medical Journal.