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[Ben Meer @SystemSunday]

How to avoid burnout in 2025.

Get these 7 types of rest:

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[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

Poon Lim, a courageous Chinese sailor, demonstrated remarkable survival skills during his harrowing experience at sea. He endured an astonishing 133 days alone on a raft, employing various strategies to sustain himself. Resourcefulness became his key to staying alive, as he relied on fishing, rainwater collection, and even fending off a shark with a jug of water. Poon Lim's incredible feat earned him the prestigious Guinness World Record for the longest period spent adrift at sea, unaccompanied.

At the age of 25, Poon Lim embarked on a British merchant ship in 1942, originating from the southern coast of China. Tragically, shortly after leaving Cape Town, the vessel was targeted and torpedoed by a German U-boat. Amid the chaos, Poon Lim donned a life jacket and managed to locate a raft equipped with essential supplies like fresh water, biscuits, an electric torch, and flares. Although initially estimating that the provisions would last him a month, the grueling reality of his situation became evident during the subsequent weeks.

During his first month at sea, Poon Lim encountered multiple passing ships—a freighter, a U.S. Navy Patrol, and another German U-boat. However, despite his desperate pleas for assistance, each vessel disregarded his distress signals. These moments tested Poon Lim's mental fortitude, presenting immense challenges that he had to overcome. Nonetheless, he refused to succumb to despair. Realizing that he could not rely on the aid of others, he resolved to take matters into his own hands and focused solely on his personal survival.

Poon Lim devised a stringent routine to maintain his physical fitness and mental resilience. Despite the presence of dangerous sharks in the surrounding waters, he braved swimming twice daily, ensuring his body remained in decent shape. Although he experienced weight loss, he managed to preserve most of his muscle mass. As his water supplies eventually depleted, Poon Lim ingeniously repurposed the canvas from his life jacket as a means to collect rainwater, providing a crucial source of hydration. To secure sustenance, he crafted a makeshift fish hook using the wires from the electric torch and utilized the last remnants of his biscuits as bait. For each fish he caught, he resourcefully saved the remains to utilize as bait for subsequent meals.

Poon Lim's extraordinary survival tale serves as a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the unwavering determination to persevere against all odds. Despite enduring numerous hardships and the constant threat of starvation and danger, he demonstrated unwavering resilience and an unwavering commitment to staying alive until he could eventually reach the safety of land. Poon Lim's record-breaking achievement stands as a testament to his strength, adaptability, and sheer willpower in the face of extreme adversity.

[Mr Francis @yahdatsmee]

@loonakult @chelseathespud @IMN0TALLT00WELL Taylor does tho

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

A stele, which is a stone monument, was retrieved from the sunken ancient Egyptian city of Heracleion located at the bottom of the ocean. Heracleion, also known as Thonis, was an influential and prosperous port city during the Late Period of ancient Egypt. As time passed, various factors such as land subsidence, rising sea levels, and natural disasters caused the gradual sinking of the city into the Mediterranean Sea.

For centuries, the knowledge of Heracleion's existence was limited to historical texts and ancient references. The city's existence became shrouded in myth and legend, with doubts arising regarding its actuality. However, in the early 2000s, Franck Goddio, leading a team of underwater archaeologists, made a groundbreaking discovery in Aboukir Bay near Alexandria, Egypt. By utilizing advanced diving equipment and underwater mapping technology, they unveiled the submerged remains of Heracleion.

The remarkable findings shed light on the city's history and culture, providing valuable insights. The team uncovered a multitude of artifacts and structures, including statues, sarcophagi, jewelry, and even the remnants of a temple dedicated to the god Amun. This discovery not only confirmed the existence of Heracleion but also expanded our understanding of this ancient Egyptian port city.

[Mr Francis @yahdatsmee]

@cj_sheu @willowsfunhouse @PicturesFoIder It’s worded badly but answer is 8+9+−7=10

[Mr Francis @yahdatsmee]

@Bornakang I want uncle rogers to review this

[The Cultural Tutor @culturaltutor]

This is a real place. It is a housing estate called Les Espaces d'Abraxas, built near Paris in 1982.

And it's one of the most important buildings in the world...

[ELIJAH SCHÄFFER @ElijahSchaffer]

This is what likely happened to the 18 year old who jumped off of the cruise ship

That story and video are really hitting different now that I have a son. So difficult for the parents knowing your kid was likely eaten by sharks in pitch black cold water

[Mr Francis @yahdatsmee]

@comoladior @WrittenByHanna New Twitter lore dropped

[Mr Francis @yahdatsmee]

@rahn_stahp625 @dbrand You got bodied lol

[BossLogic @Bosslogic]

I went into #SpiderVerse #AcrossTheSpiderVerse with very high expectations and it definitely did not disappoint, in fact it exceeded them.

Part one set the bar so high I was worried lightning would not strike twice, happy to say the lightning did a combo!

From the story, to opening sequence, the pacing, I wish some of the new characters got some more screen time but here is to opening future doors.

The movie has so many references and such good cameos you're going to love, may take you a few viewings to catch them all.

I love the fact you feel growth in this film, it's like you aged with the characters in real time, I don't know how to explain it, but you will get it when you watch it.

Visuals - This for me got me feeling all types of things, in my eyes this is the best looking animation I have ever had the privilege of watching, each frame is like a work of art, each frame can be paused and it's a wallpaper, each frame made me want to work harder, because they were honestly breathtaking, from the style switches, the Color choices, the framing, appreciate every single person that worked on this, please celebrate and enjoy your roses 🌹

Sound - I knew the music was going to be good judging from the original, also when they announced @metroboomin we knew the soundtrack was going to be all bangers!

The music fit so well.

Even with the movies long runtime, time flew by so quickly, I didn't want it to end, now I just need them to announce a date for part 3!

As for after credits there is none.
But stick around and watch the beautiful outro sequence, it's a stunning animation in a different style.

For me the movie is a solid 10
Go see @SpiderVerse

[The Cultural Tutor @culturaltutor]

Do you ever feel that older cities are just more interesting than new ones?

Well, it isn't just because they're old.

It's because of something called "vernacular architecture"...

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[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

While on final approach to Daegu Airport, South Korea, an emergency exit was opened by a passenger on Flight OZ8124. Fortunately the plane was at ~650 ft and there were no depressurization issues

The passenger was arrested

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[Daily Loud @DailyLoud]

19 killed in Guyana dorm fire set by girl after her phone was taken away by faculty.

[Fascinating @fasc1nate]

Japanese soldier Shoichi Yokoi (1915 - 1997) is emotionally overcome on his return to Tokyo on February 2nd, 1972.

Stationed on the island of Guam in 1944, Yokoi went into hiding as American forces reconquered the island and spent the next 28 years living in a cave and hunting for food by night. He was discovered by two fishermen in January 1972.

[Mr Francis @yahdatsmee]

@kirankkt04 @Retro_Omega_ Gotta talk to it like a child 🤣 can’t assume it can make the calculations without specifying it directly then circling back on it.

[Kevin Palmer @krp234]

Something seemed different about Grand Teton the last time I visited. It turns out a large chunk of the 13,775′ mountain is missing. Can you spot the difference?