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don't compare yourself with anyone in life if you do so you will be the saddest person in the world there was a story of an unhappy crow that I want to share with you I hope this story is gonna change your life so there was a crow the problem with him was that he was black he was really sad and unhappy in life because of his color so he was crying suddenly a monk has seen that the crow was crying so the monk asked the crow why are you crying the crow said what to do if not cry is really a life that I'm living it's really a color the black no one likes black no one likes me no one likes to have a crow as a paid did you see anyone to have a crow as a paint no one gives me food I spend most of my time in the garbage see the God made me a crow so I hate my life the monk said what do you want to become if you get another chance I will make you thing I will fulfill your waist the crow said if I get another chance so I would like to be a swan a white swan what a beautiful color white the symbol of peace okay I will make you the swan the monk's head but before that I want you to meet the Swan Once so the crow goes and meet this one and say to the swan wow brother what a color the God gave you you look amazing you must be happy in life look how amazing you are how happy you are the swan said who said you that I am happy the crow said are you not not at all the swan side what's bothering you is really a color the white disgusting no one likes white white basically loose on the coffin so you are not happy the crochet not at all the swan said now two of them came back to the Monk and the swan said give me one chance the monk said what do you want to become someone said make me a parrot what a leaf what a color combination green and red the parrot has people like to have parrots as a paint parrots can also talk so made me a parrot the monk said I will but before that go to the parrot and meet him once now the crow and Swan were into the jungle and searching for a parrot but they could not find a parrot after a lot of searching they found a parrot and say to the parrot wow how amazing you are what a color what a leaf just amazing people pay to you they give you a name how happy you are in life how amazing your life is parrot said who said to you that I am happy Swan said are you not not at all the parrots say it but bothering you my problem is my color the green is it really a beautiful color it is as same as the Jungle the leap the tree see you were searching me for a long time but he could not find me because of my color so now three of them came back to the Monk and said dear monk give me a chance the monk said what do you want to become the parrot said the peacock what an amazing bar what a feeder what a color when he dances people take pictures of him the monk said I will make you all three of you but before that can you please go to the peacock and meet him once now all of them run and meet the peacock and said wow peacock what an amazing life that God gave you when you open your feeders people are staring at you they take pictures of you people wait for you to open up your feeders because they like you they want to see you dancing how happy you are how amazing your life is and finally peacock said who you are who told you that I'm happy do you have troubles too the crow said peacock said it's a lot of troubles there what trouble do you have a parrot and Crow said peacock said listen carefully there is a sound can you hear that parrot said yes what's that sound listen it carefully can you hear that yes yes I can the crow and parrot said but what's that peacock said it's Hunter and kill the peacock every feeder will be extracted one by one from his body and will be sold to all over the world and to the market and people will buy it and they will use it to decorate their house is it really a life why do you want to become peacock Crow said so you are not happy peacock said not at all the crow said then what should we become according to you who is the happiest animal in the world the peacock said to the crow you you are the happiest animal in the world the crow said how am I how can I be happy in the world the peacock said to The Crow and be hard about the chicken burger yes the Crusade have you heard about the chicken sandwich yes the crow said but have you heard about the crow burger or Crow sandwich no the crow said did you see anyone to sell a crow's feeder or meat no the crow side do you have any danger no do anyone hunts you no do you have trouble with anyone no does anyone have trouble with you no and who is living a great life me or Ryu who is the happiest boy in the world it's you brother it's you because we have no idea are we gonna wake up in the next morning or not so no matter who you are where you are how do you look what you have you are great never ever compare yourself with anyone in life there is no one better than you God has not created another person like you you are unique believe it what you are doing here you are impacting in this world thank you so much guys for watching this video if you really think that this story is inspired you what makes you happy or then make sure to subscribe this Channel and share this video with your family and friends [Music]
By Timothy Mwitiabout 17 hours ago in Lifehack
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hello and welcome to Soothing pod sleep stories my name is ARIF and tonight i will be your guide as we travel to the autumn woods of new England and follow the story of two strangers falling in love against the backdrop of falling leaves crackling fires and cozy nights under fluffy blankets before we begin however let us take a moment to relax and find comfort in the space that we are in here and now as you close your eyes allow your body to sink into the mattress underneath you right now i invite you to simply be don't have to do anything in this moment except listen to the sound of my voice as i guide you to a place of further relaxation try and imagine yourself by the perfect bonfire what does it look like are you deep within the woods wrapped in a fluffy cashmere blanket are you sitting in a penthouse suite watching the fire crackle against the backdrop of the sparkling city lights are you sitting surrounded by autumn leaves with all your friends and family by your side listening to the chirp chirp chirp chirp of crickets nearby wherever you are i want you to try and turn your attention to the warm flames of your bonfire picture their color are they red like a juicy ripe apple in an autumn orchard or are they orange like a jack-o-lantern glowing bright in the dead of night on the steps of a farmhouse watch as they crackle crackle crackle crackle and as you breathe in imagine the flames growing growing growing growing as you exhale imagine them shrinking shrinking shrinking shrinking watch as your breath empowers and relaxes the flame just as it does the same thing in your own body you breathe in bringing warmth welcoming comfort and you exhale providing relaxation and ease now that we have taken the time to relax and find comfort in the space that we are in let us begin our story in the hills of Vermont autumn would not arrive quietly or subtly it would start with a single tree in a sea of green the locals would all drive by it and smile knowing that their favorite season was days away from sweeping across the mountainside from brightening their towns and urging the harvest of their fields what was a single tree one morning would be two trees the next and three four five six in the following days the vibrant reds browns and oranges would bloom across the landscape like a spreading fire igniting everyone with passion about the season and for sage this year was no different when she awakened on the first real autumn day there was a change in the air that was blowing in through her open window causing her orange curtains to billow the air of summer had disappeared the scent of lilacs freshly mowed lawns flourishing forests and ripe sweet strawberries had faded seemingly overnight and in its place the smells of autumn were in full swing the air had a bite to it it was invigorating even at this early morning hour sage swore she could smell the ripe apples growing on the gnarled apple trees on the far hillside she could smell the earthy aroma of leaves hitting the mossy ground she could smell the spiced cider the dry warmth of harvested wheat and hay the sweet spice of pumpkin the world smelled alive in a way it didn't during summer it was as if the atmosphere was inviting you to do as you please if you wanted to curl up with a book and drink a steaming cider you were welcome to if you wanted to venture out into the woods and explore the splendor of the falling leaves you were welcome to if you wanted to meander through corn mazes and pick apples under the sunset over the horizon that was ablaze you were welcome to and on that first fall morning sage decided that she wanted to do all three she rose from her sheets and wrapped herself in the warmest sweater she could find she slid on her boots a necessity for traversing the soft autumn ground and she began her trek outside she took an even deeper breath of that fresh air she felt as though she was in some fall storybook from her childhood there was a magic in the air that couldn't quite be found in other seasons a magic that she welcomed wholeheartedly wanting to enjoy the weather she opted to hop on her old cruiser bike and start the journey down down down down the dirt road past farm after farm all the farmers were busy in the fields harvesting their crops the air was rich with aromas of ripe fruits and vegetables and of the delicious dishes slowly being prepared with them sage waved to each farmer she passed they all smiled happy to see her sage had grown up in the small town of cranberry cove a beautiful little town nestled against the mountains and a large lake flanked by farmland on the outskirts it was a town where everyone knew everyone where there were always people ready to help you whether you requested their help or not sage felt as though she was flying through the autumn air by the time she arrived at the farm at the very end of the road she was full of a joyful energy that was contagious to everyone she passed by the farm she arrived at was a staple in the autumn months a farm with a large corn maze with acres and acres of apple trees to pick apples from and with a dense forest with a nice trail for a vibrantly colorful nature walk it was the perfect place to experience all that the season had to offer and sage decided that she'd like to start with the corn maze she grabbed a map and descended into the maze all around her corn stalks rose so high they seemingly touched the sky it felt cozy and exciting all at once a safe adventure where you could simply explore sage loved to meander through the maze without too much of a purpose for her it was about being somewhere away from it all being somewhere where she could stand still with nature and to listen to the sounds and breathe the smells of the season around her however sage wasn't quite expecting what she found around a corner in the center of the maze for quite some time she had been wandering through the rows of corn by herself only hearing the sounds of children and close friends giggling behind the stalks but as she rounded the corner she walked directly into someone standing in the middle of the aisle trying to decide which path to take she was so surprised she let go of her map and watched as it drifted down down down until it flopped into a puddle she apologized profusely to the man and when she finally looked up and caught his eye her heart leapt out of her chest the man before her smiled apologetically his eyes were a dark warm amber so deep and intricate that she felt as though she could get trapped in them his smile was equally warm and not forced in a way that so many people's smiles often are he extended his hand to her to help her get more steady on her feet the man Casper was equally enthralled by the woman before him she had an energy about her that promised that adventure and joy were always just around the corner even in the moment of surprise there was still a spark in her light green eyes which shimmered and shined like the forest floor after a gentle rainfall it's all right it's my fault after all Casper chimed I'm the one who doesn't know where I'm going only then did sage look a little more inquisitively at Casper he wasn't dressed like a local he wore a warm vibrant blue wool sweater and perfectly tailored pants his hair fell in curls around wire-rimmed glasses and slung around his neck was a camera sage invited him to join her with a smile laced on her face after all she couldn't just leave the tourists to be lost in the maze Casper chuckled at her little dig and gestured toward the maze inviting her to lead the way as they walked sage learned more about Casper he grew up in the city and had worked for several companies as a photographer however the commercial life just wasn't meant for him he sold everything he owned and hit the road to photograph the country over the course of a two-year trip a two-year trip that he was almost certain would be extended he wasn't exactly sure what he wanted for his long-term future mainly because he simply liked too many places sage found herself mesmerized by this strange wonderful man's story he had given it all up in search of something and clearly it was in search of something he wasn't even sure he would find for now he was just chasing sunsets across the country stopping wherever his heart desired in trying to sink into each and every community he passed along the way he asked sage about her life how had she ended up in this town sage's story was much different from Casper's although in some ways they were almost exactly the same sage grew up in this town she was born and raised here she played in the creeks and streams on warm summer days as a child she sledded down the icy hills and skated on the sleek ponds as a teenager she studied in the old stone library that was nestled at the foot of the mountain and she learned to drive on the ancient oak and maple lined streets that laced through neighborhoods full of Victorian houses rather than going to college she too had set out into the world without a plan she decided to travel around the country stopping wherever her heart desired embarking on whatever adventures came to her that day and when she was done she wanted to come home she missed the smell of the woods here she missed the bubbling melody of the river as it coursed through their little valley she missed the tang in the air as winter descended sweeping across the landscape and inviting everyone to enjoy cozy nights inside curled up with a blanket and a book in fact she had returned here to write a book of her own every morning she'd bike down down down down to the little library and do her writing and reading just as she had as a young child all those years ago while most people in the town would smile politely at sage's story Casper was fully engaged eyes lit up as he asked sage all about her travels and about her book where did the idea for it come from what was her inspiration the two talked for what seemed like an endless amount of time as they weaved through the rows of corn it felt as though they were in a world of their own their journey's soundtrack was the swish swish swish swish of the corn swaying in the sweet autumn breeze and the crunch crunch crunch crunch of the earth underneath their feet before long they had found their way out of the maze when they emerged from their small world into the rolling hills of the farm it looked more beautiful than ever they hovered there for a moment their conversation still flowing their bodies inching closer together as if the maze had closed in on them sage asked him what else had he planned on seeing that day he admitted that he had never experienced autumn before being from a southern city this was his first time seeing the leaves change his first time in a corn maze his first time smelling the sweet earthy aroma of ripe pumpkins growing in the lung without hesitating sage invited him to join her of course if he wanted a real local autumn experience who better to show him around than a local Casper was delighted by her offer it was more than he ever could have hoped for sage kindly took him by the hand and led him to their very first fall activity a staple that all the local kids grew up doing they were going to pick apples she led him into the far orchard which was a spectacle in itself the orchard sat on a particularly hilly part of the farm the tree stretched far to the horizon in perfectly straight lines over the natural dips and dives and curves of the landscape Casper took a deep breath of the air as he meandered through the soft dark green grass there was a freshness in the air he had never experienced before a bite to it as if the world was begging you to pay attention to the splendor it was providing all around it smelled like an apple candle warm and cozy and sweet and yet there was a natural freshness to it he could not only smell the ripe juicy apples but he could also smell the earthiness of the leaves as they wavered in the blowing breeze he could smell the spiciness of the bark the children had been lovingly climbing for generations to reach the best apple at the very top of the tree he could smell the comforting aroma of the old wood and iron boxes provided for people to pile up their harvest in he stood in the breeze for a moment simply breathing in the air that was unlike anything he had ever smelled when he opened his eyes sage was already up in the tree she sat on a branch casually one leg dangling down as she reached to gently pluck a ripe apple from a tall branch she looked as though she belonged up there she was practically glowing in the soft autumn sun her hair billowing around her in that fragrant breeze Casper watched her for a moment simply observing her do something that was such an innate part of her sage began to gently toss apples down to Casper he caught each and every one and tucked them away into the white bags they had been provided with once a bag was full sage patted the branch next to her Casper was hesitant sure he had climbed fire escapes but he'd never scaled a tree before with a shrug and a smile he hauled himself up on the branches and clumsily sat beside sage his heart pounding in the best way possible she smiled at him with a bit of pride and admiration with a chuckle he told her that was my first time climbing a tree sage smirked as she softly told him it shows the two found themselves laughing up in the branches though they weren't particularly high up it gave them a new wonderful perspective they were no longer observers of this nature and this landscape it felt as though they were part of it and you know the best part of this sage asked smiling at Casper she reached across and grabbed an apple she handed it to Casper inviting him to bite into it he'd never eaten an apple straight off the tree and certainly not while he was sitting in a tree but with a shrug he went along with it as soon as he bit in he knew that this wasn't an ordinary apple it was the sweetest apple he had ever had packed with flavor and bite and crunch it was entirely different from the apples he had had from the grocery store they sat up in that tree for quite some time their legs dangling as they finished their apples laughing and telling stories all the while every once in a while Casper would catch himself gazing at sage for a second too long it was easy to become transfixed on her the way those green eyes shone the way she spoke with her hands the way she kicked her head back when she laughed and whenever she caught him staring her cheeks would flare just a tinge more than once Casper tried to convince himself it was just the red of the apple reflecting on her cheeks finally when their apples were finished the two climbed down from the tree Casper put his hand out helping her down though it was probably him who needed more help when they were down they both had a newfound energy excitement about what the rest of the day had in store for them once more sage took him by the hand and led him through the farm they meandered through the fields that were flourishing with ripe vegetables around them large pumpkins clung to their vines their orange skin nearly as bright as the leaves that sage and Casper were walking toward Casper was in awe as they entered the walking trail in the woods at the edge of the farm all around them the forest was ablaze with the colors of fall every once in a while a cool fresh breeze would blow and autumn leaves would come drifting down down down like the most beautiful rainfall on the planet here they walked mostly in silence it seemed that the forest around was speaking for them and the creatures within it with the cold of winter on the horizon all the creatures of the forest were busy getting ready to settle down in their cozy dens for a few months time squirrels regularly scampered across the forest path in front of them chittering the entire way until they adeptly leaped up into the trees high overhead the birds were even more talkative than usual their songs rang through the forest echoing off trees as they called to one another it seemed every few hundred feet a cardinal would swoop through the trees ahead of them his bright red coat matching the vibrant leaves silhouetting him it was strange to Casper how the forest was so utterly alive and yet it felt stuck in time at the very same moment it was as if nothing outside this forest mattered the bills the obligations the struggles they all faded away and all you were left with was the beauty of nature in the world time moved slower here time moved as it was meant to move and as they rounded a corner near the bubbling river time seemed to stop because standing before them wading through the cool water was a beautiful dough its fluffy fur was flecked with white patches its plush ears and tail seemed to sway and move with the breeze they watched in awe as the dough leaned down taking a nice long drink of the moving water there was such a grace in her movements something sacred about them the energy around her was one of kindness nurturing and belonging she was the gentle mother of the forest and all things within it Casper could have stared at her for hours when she turned her gaze to them there was no fear in her eyes no surprise it was as if she had known for quite some time that they would be joining her here at some point her eyes were a mahogany brown nearly the color of the bark coating the trees around her without much fanfare and without a hurry she continued to wade through that coursing river until she reached the other side casting one final look over her shoulder perhaps a look of gratitude or a look of understanding she disappeared into the fiery-colored forest Casper and sage stood there for a long moment soaking in the experience that they had just shared after some time to breathe Casper took sage by the hand and they continued over the rickety bridge on the river thank you for showing me this sage he muttered the tone in his voice showed sage how wonderful and meaningful the experience truly had been for him so far and she couldn't help but smile because she knew what they were going to find at the end of the path to overlook as they emerged to the top of the hill Casper looked stunned the path they had been climbing wasn't particularly steep yet over time it wound up the side of the hill until you were overlooking the entire town and what they saw was a town straight out of a fairy tale it seemed every tree in the valley was a light with the colors of fall as if a paintbrush had been swept across the landscape coloring the trees vibrant reds into oranges and yellows and browns it was so warming and comforting to look out over and see Casper and sage stood there for what seemed like hours he took pictures he hadn't taken a picture of the doe earlier but he hadn't felt he needed to that moment was something sacred to be shared between him and sage not one that needed to be shared with the world in his pictures of the town he captured moss-coated cobblestone streets Victorian houses coated in a blanket of orange leaves candles and lanterns glowing in the windows of houses on tree-lined streets finally they began their journey back down down down down into the very town they had been gazing at only moments before they had experienced all the farm had to offer but sage promised there were more fall things to experience she led him down to the town center where there was a pavilion nestled against the river the pavilion was surrounded by trees with long swaths of garden and seating for people to sit back and enjoy the views of the town they sat on a wooden bench on the far side of the town center where a fire pit sat before them as the sun began to set and the colors of the sky began to match the colors of the trees around them sage and Casper got to work gathering wood for the fire it didn't take long for the wood to ignite and fire to grow and grow and grow and grow Casper watched in amazement as that single ember became the crackling bonfire in front of them the fragrant natural minty smell of the wood was both invigorating and relaxing at the same time Casper would close his eyes on occasion listening to the fire crackle crackle crackle crackle accented by the sounds of the remaining crickets chirping into the afternoon air Casper felt all his tension melt away any doubts he had about this trip any doubts he had about his future they no longer existed all that mattered right now was sitting by this bonfire surrounded by autumn leaves his fingers intertwined with sages it's true they had only met a few hours ago and yet they felt closer to each other than they had felt to anyone in quite some time as they wandered through the beautiful landscape they talked about their dreams their hopes their shortcomings they had embraced the changing landscape as they had embraced their rapidly changing relationship as the night air cooled even more sage curled up against Casper he wrapped an arm around her drawing her close to keep her warm she lay on his shoulder feeling utterly safe and content in his arms they smiled at each other on occasion but mostly they sat in a comfortable silence watching the flames dance before them soon the sky overhead was alive too millions of stars shone brightly in that pitch-black sky and even more incredible out here so far from the city they could make out the haze of the milky way Casper had never seen something so beautiful when it was time to say good night Casper rode with sage back to her home to walk her to the door they hovered in that doorway for quite some time a million unsaid things floating between them unable to say them all in the few minutes they had sage leaned forward pressing her lips against Casper it was a kiss of passion of connection in that moment they both felt whole I think I'm going to stay in this town for a little bit Casper whispered against her lips adding i at least need to see the rest of autumn don't I sage smiled as she whispered and then winter comes surely you'll want to get some photos of the snow won't you Casper replied I think I might with that Casper climbed back on sage's bike which she allowed him to borrow and he began the ride back to his hotel he felt utterly free riding that bike through the countryside gliding up and down over hills feeling as though he was suspended by the stars feeling as though he was sailing through apple orchards and forests ablaze with color it was unlike anything else on earth as he lay down in bed in the cozy inn he found himself smiling it was his first autumn and he knew it was going to be one of the best experiences of his life I hope you have enjoyed this story and it has brought you a night of peaceful relaxing sleep please join me again tomorrow for another sleep story until then sweet dreams you
By Timothy Mwitia day ago in History
SYMBOLS YOU DO NOT KNOW THE MEANING AND ITS ORIGIN
- [Narrator] Symbols! We see them everywhere. On traffic signs, on logos, on our phones, even hand gestures are a kind of symbol. But have you ever wondered where all these universal squiggles and swoops come from? Well, allow me to act as your humble cryptographer, as we decode everything from ancient @ signs to confusing controller buttons. These are the secret origins of everyday symbols. (gentle music) Three Points. Be honest, how many times have you tried to plug in a USB, only to flip it over and over, struggling to figure out which way it plugs in? Oh man is it humbling. But what's even more humbling is seeing that weird little trident symbol on the port and having no idea what it's meant to be! The circle, square, and triangle, it's like they're mocking me. What do they mean? Well, the three-pronged USB symbol was modeled after . For those who missed that history lesson, that's the name of the trident wielded by Poseidon, the ancient Greek God of the Sea. The three shapes at the trident's points are there to signify the variation in peripherals that can all be connected via a Universal Serial Bus, or USB. As such, the trident was designed to symbolize the technological power USB's have; being able to connect a wide range of other devices. Finally, I know what it means! Still won't be able to plug it in on the first try, though. (screen whooshing) Arch enemies. If you hold up your index and middle fingers, it can mean a number of different things. It can be a sign of peace, a symbol of victory, or a very rude gesture in the UK, depending on which way round the fingers are held. But the inception of this two-fingered salute is believed to be older and more gruesome than most Brits realize. At least one meaning of the gesture traces its origins back to the Hundred Years War, which was fought over 116 years, pretty aptly named there, between France and England. The legend states that during this conflict, the French would remove the middle and index fingers of English longbowmen they captured before.
By Timothy Mwiti3 days ago in BookClub
COFFEEEZILLA
ladies and gentlemen welcome to the studio this is actually my second time filming this I am your host your internet detective but I'm sad to say um I just found out that three of my video files that were planned were corrupted because I muted my mic somehow uh so get some coffee guys because uh I'm gonna pull a late night here try to get some more content out for you guys because there's no way in hell I m going bald this month let me tell you right now guys today I want to talk to you this throwback Thursday if you don't know what day it is just so you know that's why we do this throwback Thursday hello you're almost at the end of your week hang in there on Thursdays as you guys know we go back in time to learn the lessons of scammers so we can learn not only about them but also ourselves a little bit of psychology of who we are and together we can be a more educated population fall for scammers less and in general learn to empathize with each other more I don't know if this show actually does any of that but uh it's aspirational guys today we're talking about the dark truth about conmen something that Love kind of had to come to grips with because you know on the show we kind of make fun of these people we put paint them in the worst possible light but there's a truth that I Love been avoiding about the true con men listen there are kind of your bottom feeding conmen but then there's the top tier and at the highest tier what I haven't been addressing and what is so uncomfortable to admit is how likable con men are and i know you're saying Steven no these guys are they're they're scammers no no it's okay to admit the truth which is that if you watch look I was watching the napoleon hill interview right because I did that last throwback Thursday and one thing I came away with is look if you can just strip away that the lying the the fake success the fact that he was totally phony with it all this man is actually extraordinarily likable I hate to say it and remember before you begin writing that your online Limit.
By Timothy Mwiti3 days ago in Chapters
TOPTENZ. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
so hello and welcome to another episode of top 10s I'm your host car Smallwood and today we're talking about tenant TI's nature was almost like nah to humanity and as with all of our videos here on top 10 this one is based on original article submitted To Us by a member of our handsome writing team this one being Benjamin Falbo follow them on social media if links have been provided to us otherwise just scream the name out of your window and they'll hear it maybe I don't know anyway nature is a funny thing in that it can provide for us just as easily as it can lead to our total Annihilation from Extinction events to tsunamis to volcanic eruptions Mother Nature has proven to be far deadlier than Roland Emirate could ever possibly imagine but given the rampant amounts of these events that have happened here on Earth it's honestly amazing that we're even still here today with that in mind these are 10 times that Humanity was nearly wiped out by events far beyond our own control number 10 the 1811 1812 New Madrid earthquakes when it comes to natural disaster earthquakes are definitely high ranking for the most dangerous and unpredictable you know they're under the ground they're hard to see case in point the New Madrid earthquakes that occurred in Missouri in the Years 1811 and 1812 per the United States Geological Survey there were a total of three earthquakes that devastated the region over the course of 3 months these rapid fire earthquakes rapid fire here being a relative term given that earthquakes don't normally happen three times in the space of 3 months are still regarded as some of the most significant ever recorded in North America even having a lasting effect on the area's geography as a whole when the first Quake kicked off in December 1811 the shocks only grew in magnitude with the most powerful arriving on January 23rd 1812 given the destructive power of the seismic activity it was felt from the Great Lakes to the very Gulf of Mexico causing widespread destruction not only that but they were so powerful.
By Timothy Mwiti3 days ago in Chapters
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[Music] this episode and others like it are made possible by the generous support of my patrons if you'd like to help support this channel and get early access to every video consider becoming a patron at patreon.com second thought big news on Rihanna the superstar singer and entrepreneur gaining a new title billionaire chief business correspondent Rebecca Jarvis joins us with more on the talented media moguls incredible journey good morning Rebecca good morning robin yeah this is a great story a fun one women entrepreneurs and founders business leaders they are moguls they are creating businesses they are disrupting industries and Rihanna is among them she can now add billionaire to the top of her titles list here in the united states we'll often hear stories like these it's no secret that Americans love to hear about billionaires you'll find them everywhere they're on the news have their own tv shows movies and even make their way into elected office specifically we consistently give massive audiences to self-made billionaires the people who unlike the aristocrats and monarchs of yore didn't simply inherit their wealth in this episode we're talking about the obsession with so-called self-made billionaires how misleading that term can be and everything wrong with the myth of the self-made person at the heart of every favorable depiction of a billionaire is this idea that they have earned their success and their wealth the most compelling stories are those of billionaires who through sheer hard work and grit so we're told have conquered the American dream and made a better life for themselves those around them and our society as a whole but there are a number of reasons this is simply incorrect we'll get to exactly how this idea is wrong in a second but first we should talk about why the myth of self-made billionaires is such a problem for starters vanishingly few people ever become billionaires in the United States it's around 600 people or 0.0002 percent of the population perversely .
By Timothy Mwiti3 days ago in Chapters
Be amazed
- [Narrator] Remember when you used to draw animals as a kid using whatever crayons you had to hand? You probably created ridiculous things like purple polar bears, bright-yellow parrots, white lions and pink grasshoppers, but what if I told you all those things aren't as made-up as you might think? The animal kingdom is far more than you know, and coming up are some of the world's rarest creatures that definitely won the genetic lottery. (bright upbeat music) Melanistic Fox. When you think of the world's most beautiful wild animals, foxes probably don't spring to mind, but have you ever seen one like this before? This is the incredibly rare and majestic cross fox, which was once abundant in America until they were largely killed off in the late 19th century thanks to high demand for their unique fur. Cross foxes are almost identical to red foxes, but they have a larger, bushier tail with more wool under their feet. The cross fox was given its name thanks to the long, dark stripe running down its back, intersecting another stripe to form a cross over the shoulders. Their incredibly unique coat is the result of a partially-melanistic variant. Melanistic is basically the opposite of albinism, meaning that an abundance of dark- pigment is produced under the skin. Although melanistic foxes make up about 30% of the Canadian fox population, they're still a very rare sight to see, but there's an even more elusive kind; the silver fox. These mysterious foxes are a fully melanistic version of the cross fox created through years of breeding. As you can see, they have a glossy black undercoat with a topcoat that looks like they've been dusted with silver, as well as some white on the tip of their tails! One thing's for sure: you'd be incredibly lucky to see one of these foxes raiding your bins! King Cheetah. Notice anything out of the ordinary about this cheetah? Take a closer look at that magnificent coat when compared with its run-of-the-mill counterpart, and you'll see what makes them to behave as they does.
By Timothy Mwiti5 days ago in Chapters
The hidden means in nature
In 1917, Toribio Mejía Xesspe, a Peruvian archeologist, was flying over the Nazca Plateau, when he noticed something incredible. Massive line drawings — known as geoglyphs — stretching 175 square miles. Turns out these artworks, which depicted a monkey, a spider, plants, and more, were created around 500 BCE. What had compelled people thousands of years ago to work so hard to create images of the natural world? Some believe it may have been part of a spiritual practice, while others think it was functional — showing the locations of water sources. But whatever the purpose, this much is clear: human depictions of nature reveal as much about the people and the societies who made them, as they do about nature itself. Hi! I'm Sarah Green, and this is Crash Course Art History. [THEME MUSIC] We often think of art about nature as sort of…unbiased. A reflection of what is. Often beautiful. Sometimes, clichéd. But not political, usually, or deep, or containing hidden meanings. And yet, representations of the natural world are just that: re-presentations. Somebody had to pick which part of nature to include: what to highlight or exaggerate, and what to leave out. And usually those choices reveal something about the artist— both personally, and in the cultural context they’re coming from. Like, let’s look at some art from the Chinese landscape tradition. These two artworks display many of the same details. This visual repetition has served as a sort of code that let people read the works across centuries almost like you’d read a poem. And even the colors themselves were part of the code. Since as early as the 400s C.E., soft blue and green color palettes have been associated with dreamlike, magical environments, where humans live in balance with nature. An aspirational state in the religion of Chinese Daoism. Over time, Chinese painters built on this tradition, using the blue/green color palette to create natural landscapes that, while not magical, do invoke a sense of tranquility that can feel just as dreamlike.
By Timothy Mwiti5 days ago in Art
Richest man in world. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
If someone asked you who the richest people in history were, who would you name? Perhaps a billionaire banker or corporate mogul, like Bill Gates or John D. Rockefeller. How about African King Musa Keita I? Ruling the Mali Empire in the 14th century CE, Mansa Musa, or the King of Kings, amassed a fortune that possibly made him one of the wealthiest people who ever lived. But his vast wealth was only one piece of his rich legacy. When Mansa Musa came to power in 1312, much of Europe was racked by famine and civil wars. But many African kingdoms and the Islamic world were flourishing, and Mansa Musa played a great role in bringing the fruits of this flourishing to his own realm. By strategically annexing the city of Timbuktu, and reestablishing power over the city of Gao, he gained control over important trade routes between the Mediterranean and the West African Coast, continuing a period of expansion, which dramatically increased Mali's size. The territory of the Mali Empire was rich in natural resources, such as gold and salt. The world first witnessed the extent of Mansa Musa's wealth in 1324 when he took his pilgrimage to Mecca. Not one to travel on a budget, he brought a caravan stretching as far as the eye could see. Accounts of this journey are mostly based on an oral testimony and differing written records, so it's difficult to determine the exact details. But what most agree on is the extravagant scale of the excursion. Chroniclers describe an entourage of tens of thousands of soldiers, civilians, and slaves, 500 heralds bearing gold staffs and dressed in fine silks, and many camels and horses bearing an abundance of gold bars. Stopping in cities such as Cairo, Mansa Musa is said to have spent massive quantities of gold, giving to the poor, buying souvenirs, and even having mosques built along the way. In fact, his spending may have destabilized the regional economy, causing mass inflation. This journey reportedly took over a year, and by the time Mansa Musa returned, tales of h
By Timothy Mwiti5 days ago in Chapters
APPLE JUICE. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
apple cider vinegar I think is something that's been around for I think quite a while in the wellness space I myself as a registered nutritionist encounter it probably every week if I'm being honest in terms of the amount of people that come in having heard claims about weight loss about insulin sensitivity and there is a new study that came out in 2024 so it's a randomized control trial it's got good data behind it but we still need in my opinion a larger sample size when it comes to weight loss and the claims that apple cider vinegar has around it it's almost got what I call a health Halo [Music] impact a health Halo food is what we tend to call in the nutrition industry an item that is perceived as Superior to others so you probably heard the term a while ago superfoods for once it was protein you know protein was on every single packet on even chocolate bars and therefore people seem to think it's better for their health I feel like apple cider vinegar is one of those items now that people kind of have an idea that it's Associated or linked to health benefits therefore they are more likely to consume it for that reason the mechanisms are still not fully understood we've got rodent trials we have a very small amount of human trials and in fact the most recent study was conducted on overweight people and obese individuals there's also a confusion around links with diabetes so it may potentially be beneficial for type two diabetes that's a very different issue for people with type one which is [Music] autoimmune I would honestly say for people that are going to suddenly take a shot of apple cider vinegar please consult with your care professional and do it in the right way because it can cause all sorts of digestive discomfort if you haven't diluted it to the correct ratio for some people it can flare up digestive systems that are already underlying we're looking at very on the edge science I would say some that isn't quite robust enough for me to say on a public health level everyone should be taking .
By Timothy Mwiti5 days ago in Chapters
What's inside this crater in Madagascar. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
diverse places in the world. Almost all of its plants and animals aren’t found anywhere else on Earth. And when we looked at it from space, we saw a spot. A massive dark circle, almost perfectly round, over thirteen kilometers in diameter, and big enough that roads are diverted on either side of it. Looking at it from the side, we could see it was a mountain. And if you zoomed all the way in, you could see a village nestled in the crater at its center. 8 kilometers from the closest labeled town on Google Maps. Isolated in a remote part of a remote region of a geographically isolated country. It looked like it could have been there for generations. But if you looked backward through time … … each year … … it gets smaller and smaller … … and before 2008, there was no one there at all. I wanted to try to answer one question: Why did these people move to such an incredibly isolated place? I was really starting from zero here. I didn't know anyone in Madagascar. I didn't know that much about Madagascar. But the question was: could we get in touch with the people living here just by using the internet? The closest location tags were on the edges of the mountain: a butcher shop, a playground, and a historical landmark. But none of them were real — they all seemed to be random references to the popular Japanese manga and anime series Attack on Titan, written in Russian. The ones that did look real — churches, hospitals, schools — didn’t have much of a presence on the internet. So we looked at content that had been geotagged nearby. First on Twitter: using the coordinates of the village, and a search radius. Until finally at 12 kilometers away … … we found someone. A nonprofit worker who had posted from a nearby village in 2014. We asked if he knew about the village on the mountain. But he never got back to us. On Instagram, we looked for pictures tagged in the nearest town, and found an aid organization that had posted pictures t
By Timothy Mwiti5 days ago in Art