Steiner el Magnífico

I've got a tab at Zanzibar. Tonight that's where I'll be.

[Nature is Amazing ☘️ @AMAZlNGNATURE]

Japan's portable aquarium bag lets you carry live fish

Called the Katsugyo Bag, this portable aquarium was developed in Japan to transport live fish while keeping them alive with oxygen monitoring. It was designed for both pet fish and fresh seafood

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

A 10 year old child’s experiment demonstrated that memories can be inherited across generations.

The story started when Jo Nagai, a second grader from Kobe, Japan, observed that swallowtail butterflies he had raised by hand appeared to recognize him, whereas wild butterflies would flee.

Motivated to uncover a scientific explanation, he contacted Georgetown University entomologist Dr. Martha Weiss, who had previously shown that moths retain memories despite the extensive cellular reorganization during metamorphosis.

Encouraged by her research, Jo suggested conducting a similar study with butterflies. This led to a remarkable international collaboration. Using a simple setup created at home, Jo conditioned caterpillars to link a gentle vibration with the smell of lavender.

Remarkably, after their brains were entirely reconstructed inside the chrysalis, 70 percent of the adult butterflies still avoided the lavender scent, demonstrating that their memories had endured the transformation.

The most surprising result emerged when Jo bred these conditioned insects. Neither the offspring nor the grandchildren had ever encountered the vibration, yet both generations displayed an instinctive aversion to the lavender scent.

At the age of ten, Jo compiled his groundbreaking observations into a 33 page paper and presented them alongside Dr. Weiss at the International Congress of Entomology in Kobe. This discovery of transgenerational memory challenges conventional views of genetics and inheritance while illustrating how a child’s curiosity can push the frontiers of scientific understanding.

[Morgan Barrett @MorganBarrettX]

Quarterly reminder that James Garfield’s (President #20) great great grandson, Richard Garfield, invented Magic: The Gathering

[🎸 Rock History 🎸 @historyrock_]

David Bowie wrote “Space Oddity” in late 1968 and early 1969, during a period of personal frustration following the failure of his first album.

His main inspiration was Stanley Kubrick’s film 2001: A Space Odyssey, which he watched several times while high and which struck him for its sense of isolation and loneliness. His own alienation and the end of a romantic relationship also played a role.

He recorded a simple first version in February 1969 for a promotional film. The final version was recorded on June 20, 1969, at Trident Studios in London. Tony Visconti refused to produce it, considering it a “gimmick” about the moon landing, so Gus Dudgeon took over, adding electric guitar, bass, drums, Mellotron, and an orchestra. Bowie played acoustic guitar and the Stylophone.

The single was released on July 11, 1969, just nine days before Apollo 11. The BBC used it in its moon landing broadcasts, and it became Bowie’s first major hit in the United Kingdom.

[Pirat_Nation 🔴 @Pirat_Nation]

Only 7.9% of players have finished the main story of Crimson Desert, despite the game launching nearly two months ago.

Most players are still exploring the game’s enormous early regions.

Many players spend 40–70+ hours there before seriously advancing the main story.

Steam achievement data shows:
>77.4% have completed Chapter 1.
>26.6% have reached Chapter 7.
>Only 7.9% have completed all main quests.

Pearl Abyss estimated a focused main-story run at roughly 50–80 hours.

With exploration and side content, most players go well beyond that, often reaching 75–95+ hours, while completionist playthroughs are commonly reported at 300–400 hours or more.

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

In 1984, a teenager named Zak Brown appeared on Wheel of Fortune and won $3,050.

He spent all the money to buy a go-kart and he went on to become the CEO of McLaren F1 racing.

[cinesthetic. @TheCinesthetic]

In 1978, while working as a truck driver, James Cameron created these concept paintings for a sci-fi project called Xenogenesis.

He eventually convinced a dentist to invest $20,000 to help fund the short film that would launch his filmmaking career.

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

In 1962, Brendon Grimshaw purchased Moyenne Island in the Seychelles for roughly $11,000. At the time, the small island was completely barren and uninhabited.

Over the following decades, Grimshaw dedicated his life to restoring its ecosystem. He personally planted more than 16,000 trees, created walking trails, and reintroduced endangered species — most notably giant Aldabra tortoises — transforming the once-desolate island into a lush, thriving nature sanctuary.

Despite numerous offers from wealthy developers eager to turn the island into a luxury resort, Grimshaw consistently refused. He famously rejected a $50 million bid, determined to keep Moyenne Island as a protected natural haven open for people to enjoy rather than a private commercial venture.

In 2009, his vision was permanently secured when Moyenne Island was incorporated into the Sainte Anne Marine National Park, becoming the smallest national park in the world.

Grimshaw lived on the island until his death in 2012, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of conservation and environmental stewardship that continues to protect this unique paradise for future generations.

[Genki✨ @Genki_JPN]

Naoki Hamaguchi says Vincent and Cid will have incredibly appealing combat capabilities in FF7 Remake Part 3!

"I can’t say too much (laughs), but in the final game, both Vincent and Cid have been designed with incredibly appealing combat capabilities. They’re characters I can’t wait for everyone to actually try out."

https://t.co/LW102dmPw0

[cinesthetic. @TheCinesthetic]

The Joker’s first appearance in the Batman (1966) TV series and Heath Ledger’s Joker in The Dark Knight (2008) feel like two completely different eras of the character, yet both instantly redefine the tone of their worlds the second they appear.

[Genki✨ @Genki_JPN]

Final Fantasy VI released 32 years ago today on April 2, 1994! #FF6

[Warner Bros. @warnerbros]

In honor of Tolkien Reading Day and the destruction of the One Ring, we bring you a special announcement.

[Resident Evil @RE_Games]

A message to all our fans from the Resident Evil series executive producer, Jun Takeuchi, on our 30th anniversary.

Our deepest thanks and appreciation to all of you. 🌿❤️

[Onimusha: Way of the Sword @OnimushaGame]

On this day 25 years ago, Onimusha: Warlords was first released in North America, introducing new audiences to the world of Oni and Genma in the Onimusha series. How many Genma have you slayed since?

[Silver Lining Interactive ⛅ @silverliningint]

We're partnering up with the amazing folks at Mintrocket to bring Dave The Diver to physical!!

When? 2026.
With DLC? Yes.
SPECIAL EDITION? 😉

Hold on to your swimming goggles and stay tuned!!

[ElCucaracha @xCesiox]

Le entiendo, yo de Rave suelo perder la consciencia y la dignidad

[HIDEO_KOJIMA @HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN]

From the studio that brought us “EXPEDITION 33,” with Guillaume Broche, Francois Meurisse, and Tom Guillermin of Sandfall and Alexis Garavaryan of Kepler.

[Will Stern @Will__Stern]

New record: Signed 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card sells for $2.5 million at JOOPITER, setting a record for the card in any grade.

It's the third-highest price ever paid for a Jordan card.

[Wuolah @Wuolah]

valoración sobre la nueva Switch 2

[Elias Daler @EliasDaler]

My friend from Iran told me about how some people sell refurbished PS1s in new boxes over there, pretending that it’s a new stock and a "brand new" console.

This is hilarious.