Henrik Leandro Laukholm Solli
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Free thinker, traveler and humanist <3
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The Hoover Dam
High above Nevada's Black Canyon, a daring group of men descended the cliff face, their mission focused and perilous. Suddenly, disaster struck as a man stumbled over the canyon rim, hurtling past his comrades too swiftly to be rescued. But in a remarkable display of bravery, another climber swung out from the rocks, swooping down to save his imperiled companion. With the engineer safely retrieved, the hero returned to his work, just another day in the construction of the Hoover Dam.
By Henrik Leandro Laukholm Solli10 months ago in History
The Enigmatic Journey of the Mona Lisa
As the sun rose over Paris on August 21st, 1911, Vincenzo Peruggia carefully lifted Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, the "Mona Lisa," off the wall of the Louvre. Clutching the painting under his arm, he made his way towards the exit, only to be confronted by a locked door and approaching footsteps. Peruggia found himself at a crossroads, balancing the world's most famous painting and his fleeting chance for freedom.
By Henrik Leandro Laukholm Solli10 months ago in Art
The Prophecy Unleashed
Nightmares plagued Odin, the king of Asgard. Three menacing figures haunted his dreams—a writhing shadow, a decaying corpse, and a monstrous beast with a deadly bite. Though their true forms eluded him, Odin sensed their connection to Asgard's relentless problem—Loki. Despite Loki's domestic life with his wife and sons, he had been secretly visiting the giantess Angrboda. Learning of their illicit affair and the three offspring it produced, Odin grew uneasy.
By Henrik Leandro Laukholm Solli10 months ago in History
Escaping the Welfare Trap
Imagine enduring months of unemployment, relying on government benefits to cover basic needs. Finally, you secure a job, receiving your first paycheck in what feels like ages. However, the joy is short-lived as you realize the job pays just enough to disqualify you from the benefit programs. Expenses such as transportation and childcare further strain your finances, leaving you worse off than when you were unemployed. This demoralizing situation is known as the welfare trap, one of the many poverty traps that afflict millions worldwide.
By Henrik Leandro Laukholm Solli10 months ago in Humans
Windows to the Soul
When you gaze into the eyes of different animals, you'll encounter a mesmerizing array of pupil shapes. But why do they vary so drastically? It turns out that pupil shape serves as a remarkable indicator of an animal's role in its ecosystem. Pupils are the openings in the iris, the pigmented band of muscle in the eye. They act as portals through which light enters, striking the retina and initiating the process of vision. While pupils change size in response to brightness and other factors, their fundamental forms differ significantly among species.
By Henrik Leandro Laukholm Solli10 months ago in Earth
Phaethon's Fateful Flight
Each morning, Helios embarked on his celestial voyage, harnessing his winged horses and steering his golden chariot across the sky. As the Sun God transformed the dawn into the radiant blooms of day, he cast his thoughts upon those dwelling far below. Years earlier, he had fallen in love with Clymene, a water nymph. Together, they bore seven daughters and one son named Phaethon.
By Henrik Leandro Laukholm Solli10 months ago in History
The Wonders of Vision
The animal kingdom is home to a remarkable array of eyes, each boasting unique features and capabilities. Some possess independent rotation, while others exhibit squiggly-shaped pupils. From protective lids to blood-squirting mechanisms, the diversity is astounding. But which creature has the best sight? Which species excels in darkness, detail, color, and motion detection? To unravel these mysteries, we delve into the fascinating world of animal vision.
By Henrik Leandro Laukholm Solli10 months ago in Earth
The Green Knight's Game
In the festive atmosphere of Camelot during Christmas time, King Arthur hosted a grand celebration, inviting the entire court, except the wicked sorceress Morgan le Fay. Food and drink flowed freely as merriment filled the air. However, the joyous occasion was abruptly interrupted when the castle doors swung open, revealing a towering knight mounted on an emerald steed. The court fell into stunned silence as the knight proposed a daring game.
By Henrik Leandro Laukholm Solli10 months ago in History
From Gagarin to Jet Suits
On April 12, 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin accomplished a groundbreaking feat by piloting a 2,400-kilogram spacecraft in humanity's inaugural manned space flight. Just a week later, Bell Aerosystems introduced another advancement in aviation: the gas-powered rocket pack. Spectators marveled as the rocket pack soared 35 meters in a mere 13 seconds. However, the engineers behind the device were less impressed. Despite years of cutting-edge work, they knew that this short flight was the extent of what the rocket pack could achieve. Why was it easier to propel a massive spacecraft than a single pilot?
By Henrik Leandro Laukholm Solli10 months ago in Earth
Queen Lili'uokalani
On January 16th, 1895, two men arrived at Lili'uokalani's doorstep, arresting her and leading her to a room where she would be imprisoned. Her diaries were confiscated, her house ransacked, her lands claimed, and she was hidden away. Lili'uokalani was Hawaii's queen, and she ruled during one of the most tumultuous periods in its history. The arrival of American missionaries in Hawaii 75 years earlier marked the beginning of significant changes. These missionaries amassed power, built businesses, and laid claim to fertile lands, transforming them into plantations. They worked alongside the ali'i, the sacred Hawaiian nobility with close ties to the gods, who appointed missionaries to government positions, helping establish Hawaii as a sovereign kingdom with a constitutional monarchy.
By Henrik Leandro Laukholm Solli10 months ago in History
Building the Golden Gate Bridge
In the mid-1930s, two massive towers loomed above the morning fog, signaling the ambitious endeavor to construct California's Golden Gate Bridge. These towering structures, weighing 22,000 tons and stretching 227 meters into the sky, had to be meticulously dismantled, packaged, and transported over 4,500 kilometers from Pennsylvania to their final destination. Charles Ellis and Joseph Strauss, the lead engineers of the project, faced numerous challenges, from logistical hurdles to fierce opposition.
By Henrik Leandro Laukholm Solli10 months ago in History
Racial Covenants
On October 21st, 1909, an incident in an affluent Minneapolis neighborhood brought to light the racial discrimination faced by the Simpson family, the second Black family seeking to build a home in the predominantly white area. Despite facing opposition and attempts to block their home's construction, the Simpsons persisted and moved into their house. However, this event triggered the implementation of the first racially restrictive covenant in Minneapolis, which marked the beginning of a widespread practice in the United States to racially segregate properties.
By Henrik Leandro Laukholm Solli10 months ago in Humans