The Germinator: Luigi Cani Skydiving to save the Amazon!
Luigi Cani, one of the most renowned parachutists in the world, has performed more than 14,000 jumps and carried out more than 150 film projects around the world. He holds 11 world records, including the free fall speed record of 552km/h and jumping and landing with the world’s smallest and fastest parachute.
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Luigi Cani dropped 100 million seeds from 17 native trees in the Amazon at his own cost, taking massive risks by skydiving himself and opening the box in the air.
It was extremely difficult for him to obtain the permissions, arrange a biodegradable box and ropes, then the flight carrier and 100 million seeds—all at his own cost with no sponsorship, putting his own life at risk.
He and his team spent two months collecting seeds from native plants in a nearby section of the rainforest. And getting four tons of equipment to the middle of the Amazon jungle was the hardest work anyone on his team had ever done. After they got the equipment into the jungle, came the dive. Luigi had to dive in the air at 200 miles per hour so he could grab the half-ton box of free falling seeds and release them at precisely the right altitude. It was so difficult and he was so focused, he accidentally held his breath for over two minutes. He nearly broke his wrist and some fingers, but it was worth it.
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐀 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐜𝐨𝐧'𝐬 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
In 1915, Thomas Lyle Williams, a young entrepreneur, witnessed his sister Mabel applying a homemade beauty mixture of coal dust and petroleum jelly to darken her eyelashes. Impressed by her creativity but concerned about its safety, Williams was inspired to develop a more refined and reliable cosmetic. He eventually created the first commercial mascara, naming his company "Maybelline" after Mabel. This innovation revolutionized the beauty industry, making enhanced eyelashes accessible to women everywhere. The product’s success paved the way for the global cosmetic empire that Maybelline would become, forever changing the way women approached makeup.
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Dust of Snow by Robert Frost
"Dust of Snow," by Robert Frost, is a short, evocative piece that captures a moment of transformation. Through its simple imagery and profound insight, the poem reveals the beauty and significance of small events in our daily lives. Frost, known for his deep connection to nature and keen observations of human emotions, uses this brief encounter to highlight the impact of nature on the human spirit.
In "Dust of Snow," the speaker recounts a seemingly trivial incident where a crow shakes some snow from a hemlock tree, causing it to fall on the speaker. This minor event, however, leads to a significant change in the speaker's mood. Initially downcast, the speaker finds their spirits lifted, and the day that seemed wasted is now salvaged. The poem, through its simplicity, emphasizes how nature can unexpectedly alter our emotions and perspective.
"Dust of Snow" was published in Frost's collection "New Hampshire" in 1923, a time when the world was recovering from the aftermath of World War I and the Spanish flu pandemic. This period saw a growing appreciation for the healing power of nature and the need for introspection and mental rejuvenation. Frost's work often reflects his New England surroundings, and his poetry frequently explores the interplay between nature and human emotions. In this poem, the hemlock tree, often associated with poison, and the crow, typically seen as a harbinger of doom, are ironically sources of salvation, underscoring Frost's belief in the redemptive power of nature's simplicity.
Colin Farrell's Amazing Transformation into The Penguin
HBO's New Show The Penguin follows the transformation of Oswald Cobblepot from a disfigured nobody to a noted Gotham gangster.
𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬
On a chilly New York day in 1902, Mary Anderson, a determined woman with a sharp eye for problem-solving, watched in frustration as drivers struggled to see through their snow-covered windshields. Inspired, she invented the world’s first windshield wiper. Despite her groundbreaking design—operated from inside the car to easily clear away snow and rain—Anderson faced skepticism. Car manufacturers at the time failed to see its potential, but her invention would later become an essential safety feature for every vehicle. Though her name faded into obscurity, her impact lives on every time wipers clear a driver’s view during a storm.
Statue of 'David' by Michelangelo - wrapped In bricks to prevent bomb damage in World War 2
Key points about the protection of Michelangelo's David during WWII:
Protective measure:
A brick structure, often described as a "beehive" shape, was built around the statue.
Purpose:
To protect the marble masterpiece from potential damage from bombs during aerial attacks.
Location:
The statue was located in Florence, Italy, where it remained throughout the war.
Elvis
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| Signing Autographs on a Boys Head, 1959 |
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| Teenagers at an Elvis Presley concert at the Philadelphia Arena, 1957! |
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| Young Kurt Russell kicking Elvis Presley in the movie “It Happened at the World's Fair”, 1963 |
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| Elvis in the Army, 1958 |
The Women Painted by John Singer Sargent
Madame X (Virginie Amélie Avegno Gautreau), 1884
Portrait of Lady Agnew of Lochnaw, 1893
Portrait of Lady Helen, 1904
Portrait of Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland, 1904.
The Natural Phenomenon ot the ainbow Swamp
When the bald cypress trees drop their leaves in the fall, they decompose in the swamp. The resulting matter, when hit at just the right angle by sunlight, gives off this prismatic appearance.
And the longer the water goes undisturbed, the stronger the effect. If you’re lucky, you can see the rainbow throughout the later fall and over the course of the winter in cypress swamps throughout the South.
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