10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #157

This week, a 4.5 billion year old #meteorite that glows eerily under light, evolution of the world’s alphabets in one cool #infographic, fudgy, chewy #chocolate brownies, honest global brand slogans, different kinds of #futurism and much more #ContentCatnip #InterestingThings

Worshipping surrender by Channing Tatum

Yes! That Channing Tatum, the hot guy from the movies. This is wicked…

You told me God wasn’t real
as we sat in the water in the dark that night
I couldn’t see your eyes but I could feel the anger
in the water. You said if there was and that god
could let a child be violated it was not a god
worth worship. Many other things were said
on many nights in that angry water
Mostly talk of power soaked in booze and fear

So it’s safe to say I’ve never known religion
I still hear your voice say “Worshipping anything
is for fools” over the dull sound of the football on TV
I always imagine clowns on bikes with baskets on the front
Honking and riding in circles

But my great secret is that I have always felt you
Felt angels. Felt love.
Felt the magic of so deeply caring for another
I never knew what exactly to call it.
Now as I write this maybe that’s what worship has been for me

I’ve heard it said, god is love. Maybe my way to worship
is to love. Every person I meet. As reckless or stupid
as that can be. But I also worship
my bedsheets, my favorite pillow. I worship the feeling
right before I drink coffee, the smell of breakfast

I have loved so much as I have drifted through this life.
Loved so hard I almost loved myself
right out of this world because it was all too much
But now I surrender at the feet of each day
that I get to experience beauty, the warmth of love
Sun on my skin

I have never known religion but I’ve always
known you. My love. Love. Love.
I will always worship love. I surrender
my love always. I surrender my love forever.

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The mysterious beauty of a 4.5 billion year old meteorite that fell to earth

In 2000, a hiker in the Fukang Mountains, China, stumbled upon an extraordinary find—a stony-iron meteorite that would become the world’s most celebrated. Known as the Fukang meteorite, this specimen is a rare pallasite meteorite, consisting of olivine crystals embedded in a nickel-iron matrix. The olivine, typically vibrant green but sometimes yellow, brown, or gold due to earthly weathering, creates a striking, honeycomb-like structure when cut and polished. Pallasites, named after Peter Simon Pallas who described a similar meteorite in 1772, offer a glimpse into the deep interior of our Solar System. Formed 4.5 billion years ago in differentiated asteroids, these meteorites represent less than 0.2% of all known meteorites, making them extraordinarily rare and valuable. The Fukang meteorite’s stained glass appearance, revealed after it was cut into slices, led to high demand and significant value, although it famously failed to sell at a 2008 auction. Via IFL Science

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Infographic: The Evolution of the Alphabet

This is absolutely fascinating! It’s possible to see the similar shapes of letters morphing over the millennia and centuries, wonderful! Via Cool Guides Reddit.

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Don Slepian ~ Sea of Bliss (1983) • cassette rip • [ambient / drone / new age]

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Fudgy, chocolately and chewy vegan brownies by Rainbow Plant Life

These look incredible and I am tempted to try them! Just look at the below for some prime food porn…

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Ask Reddit: If Brands Were Completely Honest What Would Their Slogan Be

Microsoft: We’ll never stop trying to make Bing a thing.

Ticketmaster: There’s No Choice Like No Choice

Jack Daniels: The mind is a blackboard and this is the eraser

Boeing: You didn’t see anything.

Ryanair: What are you gonna do, walk?

Uber Eats: You lazy fuck.

Subway: Every sandwich tastes the fucking same.

Nestle: Fuck you and please die quiet.

Netflix: Browsing our library is more entertaining than watching any of this bargain bin bullshit

Immodium: Get your shit together for god sake!

Nestle: Water isn’t a human right. You should die if you don’t pay us for it.

Coca-Cola: Boosting diabetes and cancer worldwide.

Marlboro: Life sucks, why drag it out?

Fox News: We profit off your fear and hate.

McDonald’s: Eat shit and die

Apple: give us your cash you ignorant pretentious suckers

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The Used Life’s vivid and immersive collages

I love these surreal, joyful and whimsical collages by The Used Life, this is a great WordPress blog to follow!

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Terra Affirma: Separate and Inseparable

Artist and activist Sarah Gilman’s ode to the ephemeral beauty of lichen and how it has so much to teach us about our lives. From the wonderful magazine for environmental change-makers Yes!

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Alternate Worlds of Care by James R Eads

James R. Eads is a Los Angeles-based illustrator blending Impressionism and fantasy to create vibrant, dreamlike landscapes. His art features exotic birds, half-sunken boats, and swirling, star-filled skies, brought to life with vivid, dappled brush strokes. Deeply influenced by music, Eads has worked with bands such as The Black Keys, Leon Bridges, and Iggy Pop.

Inspired by concepts like many-worlds theory, Eads explores themes of multiple universes and timelines in his pastel series Many, Many Paths. Read more on Colossal.

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A cool guide to different kinds of futurism

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Two hours of seals gracefully swimming in the ocean along with lo-fi relaxation music

Just what your brain needed.

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A wholesome livestream from Yosemite National Park with Park Rangers talking passionately about why they love the animals and park

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A Kaleidoscope of Colourful Characters by Kazuki Okuda

Kazuki Okuda, an illustrator from Kyoto, Japan, is celebrated for his intricate digital artworks featuring whimsical characters. This award-winning artist’s diverse portfolio includes book illustrations, advertising, fashion, and animation. Each piece Okuda creates is intricate colourful narrative, inviting viewers to delve into his imaginative world and uncover hidden stories. His work is a testament to his boundless creativity and meticulous attention to detail. I love the giant cats and dragonflies I am intrigued! To explore more of Kazuki Okuda’s enchanting illustrations, visit his website. Via Inspiration Grid

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“The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.”

~ Laura Ingalls Wilder

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