Spoke with students and professors from several universities in Argentina 🇦🇷 @UBAonline.
Told them about our #PeaceFormula based on the tragic experience of this war. Told about the threats not only to 🇺🇦, but also to the whole world posed by 🇷🇺 aggression and terror.
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant mined by the occupiers is a radiation risk for all continents, and the world is becoming very small in the face of this danger. Leaders of all countries should not shake the bloody hand of the aggressor who gives criminal orders. The liberation of our territories and fair punishment for all the perpetrators is our goal and our future victory.
I am glad that Ukraine's voice is being heard in Latin America.
Now we have information from our intelligence that the Russian military has placed objects resembling explosives on the roof of several power units of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Perhaps to simulate an attack on the plant. Perhaps they have some other scenario. But in any case, the world sees – can't but see – that the only source of danger to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is Russia and no one else. Unfortunately, there was no timely and large-scale response to the terrorist attack on the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant. And this may incite the Kremlin to commit new evil. It is the responsibility of everyone in the world to stop it, no one can stand aside, as radiation affects everyone.
The iconic image of Alfred Hitchcock serving tea to Leo the Lion captures a unique moment in the history of Hollywood. It was taken in 1957, during a promotional event organized by MGM, one of the most prominent film studios of the time. Leo the Lion, famously known as the roaring mascot of MGM, was present as a symbol of the studio's power and influence in the movie industry.
Alfred Hitchcock, a renowned English film director and master of suspense, was invited to participate in the event, adding an element of intrigue and excitement. Known for his exceptional storytelling and mastery of visual techniques, Hitchcock had already established himself as a prominent figure in the world of cinema.
The meeting of these two legends, Hitchcock and Leo the Lion, created a delightful juxtaposition. On one side, you had Hitchcock, a creative genius known for his dark and suspenseful movies, often featuring thrilling plots and mysterious characters. On the other side, you had Leo the Lion, a majestic and powerful symbol associated with the glamour and grandeur of the MGM film studio.
The photograph captures the playful and unexpected moment when Alfred Hitchcock served tea to Leo the Lion. It showcases a lighthearted interaction between the director and the iconic mascot, bridging the gap between the world of filmmaking and the larger-than-life imagery associated with Hollywood.
This image became a fascinating symbol of the entertainment industry, representing the convergence of talent, creativity, and larger-than-life personalities. It serves as a reminder of the enchantment and magic that can be found both behind the scenes and on the silver screen.
This is the cockpit in which Charles Lindbergh sat while piloting the first aircraft to make a solo non-stop transatlantic flight, the Spirit of Saint Louis, in May of 1927. Note the periscope used instead of a forward window. The Spirit was designed and built in San Diego to compete for the $25,000 Orteig Prize, which was offered by New York hotel owner Raymond Orteig to the first aviator to cross the Atlantic non-stop, either from New York to Paris or vice versa.
Lindbergh, a U.S. Air Mail pilot, believed that a single-engine, single-seat, high-wing monoplane would provide him with the best chance of success. Under his close supervision, the Spirit was designed and constructed in just 60 days.
To enhance the center of gravity and minimize the risk of being crushed in case of a crash, Lindbergh had the large main and forward fuel tanks placed in the front section of the fuselage, ahead of the pilot, with the oil tank acting as a firewall. As a result of this design choice, there was no front windshield, and forward visibility was limited to the side windows. However, this arrangement didn't bother Lindbergh, as he was accustomed to flying in the rear cockpit of mail planes with mail bags in the front. When he needed to see forward, he would simply look out the sides.
To address the need for some forward vision, Lindbergh enlisted the help of a former submarine serviceman to design and install a periscope. Inside the cramped cockpit, measuring 94 cm wide, 81 cm long, and 130 cm high, Lindbergh couldn't even stretch his legs.
Today, the Spirit of St. Louis is on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
The Huaorani tribe, also known as Waorani or Waos, is an indigenous group residing in Eastern Ecuador within the Amazon rainforest. This isolated tribe, consisting of approximately 4,000 members, has a unique cultural and linguistic heritage. Their language is distinct and unrelated to any other known tongue, including Quechua, which is commonly spoken in Ecuador.
Due to their longstanding practice of tree climbing, a crucial skill for their way of life, the Huaorani people have experienced physical adaptations in their feet. The tribe primarily relies on hunting monkeys and other small game using spears and blow guns as a major food source. The combination of a limited gene pool, constant exposure to the challenging environment, and the necessity of climbing trees has resulted in the flattening of their feet. Some individuals within the tribe even exhibit the presence of six toes on each foot and six functional fingers on each hand. Interestingly, the structure of their feet undergoes changes over time, starting with straight toes at birth.
It is worth noting that the Huaorani tribe is not the sole example of human adaptation to specific environments. Certain tribes in Malaysia, for instance, have developed the ability to stay submerged underwater for extended periods to fish for pearls. Their lungs have evolved to process oxygen more efficiently in order to support this activity.
Moreover, the emergence of white skin in early humans who migrated to northern Europe can be attributed to the reduced sunlight in that region. White skin has a greater capacity to absorb vitamin D compared to dark skin, thus facilitating its production despite the limited sunlight.
In general, human feet may gradually become flatter over time when exposed to comparable environments, as the toes tend to spread out to provide enhanced grip and balance.
BREAKING: Matt Damon and Ben Affleck threaten Donald Trump, put him on notice that he must stop using the audio from their movies in order to promote his campaign and fundraise money or else they will take serious action.
It all started shortly after Trump was slapped with a federal indictment for violating the Espionage Act, when Trump posted a campaign video on TruthSocial in which he played the victim and begged for donations from his gullible followers.
The problem is that Trump used audio in the video from one of Affleck and Damon’s movies titled Air, a biographical drama starting Michael Jordan.
Affleck and Damon’s studio just released this public statement calling out Trump and sending him a thinly-veiled threat that that they will take legal action if he does it again:
“We had no foreknowledge of, did not consent to and do not endorse or approve any footage or audio from Air being repurposed by the Trump campaign as a political advertisement. Specifically in terms of any and all rights available to us under US copyright and intellectual property law, we hereby, expressly give notice that in the case of any use of material from Air by the Trump campaign where approval or consent is required, we do not grant such consent.”
Please retweet and ❤️ to thank Ben Affleck and Matt Damon for setting Trump straight — and consider joining the growing exodus to Tribel, a new Twitter competitor that is exploding in popularity because Elon Musk banned Tribel’s Twitter account — but he forgot to ban this link to download the new Tribel app: https://t.co/HnJzSKj4Hp
This is the most important job in the world, the most important seat in the world. Only the best in this country should occupy it. Only someone duly elected by “We the People”. Only someone with the highest integrity. Only someone who cares about all of us. Only someone who speaks intelligently and elegantly. #TrumpIndictment
Quick comparison of what Trump vs Biden were up to today:
Donald Trump was busy dealing with the federal indictment of him being unsealed which showed he stole nuclear secrets and hid classified documents in random bathrooms at Mar-a-Lago
President Biden was busy speaking to our military members after signing an executive order that boosts employment opportunities for the spouses of military members. He took selfies with them for 45 minutes to an hour after the speech.
One is getting federally indicted. One is helping our military. The choice is clear. BIDEN 2024
BREAKING: Trumper Matt Gaetz is hit with devastating news as reporters reveal that the House Ethics Committee just reopened its investigation into the allegations that Gaetz “had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old and paid her to travel with him.”
But it gets worse for Gaetz…
The committee will investigate whether Gaetz “engaged in sexual misconduct and/or illicit drug use, shared inappropriate images or videos on the House floor, misused state identification records, converted campaign funds to personal use, and/or accepted a bribe, improper gratuity, or impermissible gift, in violation of House Rules, laws, or other standards of conduct."
The Ethics Committee hasn’t decided yet whether it will launch a special investigative subcommittee to escalate the investigation — but it says that, if it does, the committee will announce it to the public and make the results of the investigation public.
The investigation into Gaetz’ child sex-trafficking had stalled — but this Congressional investigation might be EXACTLY what is needed to jumpstart it again.
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Today, we have a very important decision of the Supreme Court of the Netherlands 🇳🇱 regarding the Scythian gold collection. The Ukrainian 🇺🇦 collection. The collection kept in our Crimea, but which cannot be returned to Crimea for an obvious reason – it cannot be given to the occupier, the robber. Of course, it will be in Crimea – when the Ukrainian flag will be in Crimea. Actually, the highest court of the Netherlands confirmed this logic. And it is yet another proof that the Dutch society and the state really know how to be leaders in defending the rule of law and the values of civilization. I thank everyone who fought for this decision, our team at the Ministry of Justice that worked for this result.
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Thank you @POTUS for the $2.1 billion security assistance package. We appreciate the strong leadership support of 🇺🇦 in our fight against Russian aggression from the 🇺🇸 people. Amid unprecedented 🇷🇺 terror and ecocide due to the explosion of the Kakhovka HPP, this is more important than ever. Step by step we are getting closer to the liberation of 🇺🇦 land!
June 7, 2016 I was at @HillaryClinton ‘s Primary Party. It was an epic moment to see watch her on her path to the White House. Imagine if she were in her second term, America would be so much better. #ImWithHer till my last breath .