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The Niger River has one of the most bizarre courses of any major river on Earth. It starts just 150 miles (240 km) from the Atlantic Ocean in Guinea. But instead of flowing west to the sea, it heads inland, northeast toward the Sahara Desert.
Why?
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Why?
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The river flows northeast for more than 1,000 miles (1,600 km) through Mali, passing the ancient city of Timbuktu after forming a massive inland delta, the largest in West Africa. Then, instead of continuing to the desert, it makes a sharp turn southeast.
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From there, it flows through Niger and Nigeria before finally emptying into the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean. In total, the Niger travels 2,600 miles (4,180 km). That's more than 17 times the straight-line distance between its source and the ocean.
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Hey @bariweiss, when Biden admin announced China obtained 40 million of Great Britain’s publicly available voter files @CBSNews covered it seriously. But when DJT announced China got 240 million of Americans voter files your team dismissed like it was no big deal. Why?
Here is CBS coverage of the Great Britain hack. cbsnews.com/news/chinese-h…
Here is the dismissive coverage of Donald Trump’s announcement. cbsnews.com/news/trump-chi…
SitRep - 17/07/26 - More protests across Ukraine
An overview of the daily events in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Across Ukraine, new and bigger protests against Syrskyi and in support of Fedorov were held. Tens of thousands attended.
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An overview of the daily events in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Across Ukraine, new and bigger protests against Syrskyi and in support of Fedorov were held. Tens of thousands attended.
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As usual we start with Russian losses
By Christmas 1941, model Spitfires carrying a green shamrock on the nose had become one of the most sought after toys for British schoolboys.
They belonged to an Irish pilot who had become one of the most famous men in Britain, and who, at 21, was the youngest Wing Commander the RAF has ever had.
Seven months later he was gone.
This is the story of Paddy Finucane..🧵1/7
They belonged to an Irish pilot who had become one of the most famous men in Britain, and who, at 21, was the youngest Wing Commander the RAF has ever had.
Seven months later he was gone.
This is the story of Paddy Finucane..🧵1/7
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Brendan Finucane was born in Dublin in 1920, into a family with a complicated history where Britain was concerned.
His father had fought in the Easter Rising of 1916, taking up arms against British rule in Ireland. Paddy grew up in the turbulent years that followed, a childhood shaped by the Irish War of Independence and the civil war that came after it.
In 1936 the family moved to England, and Paddy took a job as an accountant. He hated it. When he saw the chance to fly, he seized it, and in 1938, aged just 17, he applied to join the Royal Air Force.
The son of an Irish rebel was about to become one of the greatest heroes in the history of the RAF.
Brendan Finucane was born in Dublin in 1920, into a family with a complicated history where Britain was concerned.
His father had fought in the Easter Rising of 1916, taking up arms against British rule in Ireland. Paddy grew up in the turbulent years that followed, a childhood shaped by the Irish War of Independence and the civil war that came after it.
In 1936 the family moved to England, and Paddy took a job as an accountant. He hated it. When he saw the chance to fly, he seized it, and in 1938, aged just 17, he applied to join the Royal Air Force.
The son of an Irish rebel was about to become one of the greatest heroes in the history of the RAF.
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He almost did not make it.
Finucane was, by all accounts, a poor student pilot. His training record was littered with bad landings and mistakes. On one infamous occasion he flew so close to his commanding officer's aircraft that his own propeller sliced the tail off the other plane.
In peacetime, a pilot like that would probably never have been allowed near a fighter squadron. But this was 1940, Britain was fighting for its survival, and the RAF needed every pilot it could get.
So they put Paddy Finucane in a Spitfire. And something extraordinary happened. The clumsy trainee turned out to be a natural killer in the air.
He flew into the Battle of Britain with No. 65 Squadron, and in August 1940 he shot down his first German fighter. He was 19 years old.
He almost did not make it.
Finucane was, by all accounts, a poor student pilot. His training record was littered with bad landings and mistakes. On one infamous occasion he flew so close to his commanding officer's aircraft that his own propeller sliced the tail off the other plane.
In peacetime, a pilot like that would probably never have been allowed near a fighter squadron. But this was 1940, Britain was fighting for its survival, and the RAF needed every pilot it could get.
So they put Paddy Finucane in a Spitfire. And something extraordinary happened. The clumsy trainee turned out to be a natural killer in the air.
He flew into the Battle of Britain with No. 65 Squadron, and in August 1940 he shot down his first German fighter. He was 19 years old.
This is the most effective brainwashing program in the history of civilization.
It convinced a planet that the food we ate for 3 million years was killing us. And it sold us drugs that fail 99 out of 100 people.
Here is exactly how they did it.
It convinced a planet that the food we ate for 3 million years was killing us. And it sold us drugs that fail 99 out of 100 people.
Here is exactly how they did it.
Start with the proof that it works.
The famous statin ad claimed a 36% reduction in heart attacks. That one number sold billions of pills and put the drug in millions of medicine cabinets.
But 36% was the relative number. A magic trick with statistics. The real number was 1%.
The famous statin ad claimed a 36% reduction in heart attacks. That one number sold billions of pills and put the drug in millions of medicine cabinets.
But 36% was the relative number. A magic trick with statistics. The real number was 1%.
Look at the chart. In the actual trial, out of 100 people who took the drug for years, 1 avoided a heart attack. Just 1.
And roughly 1 other person developed diabetes from the drug itself.
1 helped. 1 harmed. 98 swallowed it every day for nothing but side effects. They called it a miracle and a nation believed them.
And roughly 1 other person developed diabetes from the drug itself.
1 helped. 1 harmed. 98 swallowed it every day for nothing but side effects. They called it a miracle and a nation believed them.
Zelenskyy is considering replacing Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky.
He may do so if he finds a successor who can ensure a smooth transfer and hold a stable defense along the 1,200 km front.
He will meet commanders this weekend to assess candidates, FT. 1/
He may do so if he finds a successor who can ensure a smooth transfer and hold a stable defense along the 1,200 km front.
He will meet commanders this weekend to assess candidates, FT. 1/
The crisis started after Syrsky gave Zelenskyy an ultimatum to remove Fedorov, according to Fedorov.
Zelenskyy said the two men no longer spoke directly without him mediating. 2/
Zelenskyy said the two men no longer spoke directly without him mediating. 2/
Fedorov said Syrsky blocked defense ministry reforms.
He argued Ukraine needs new senior military leadership to fight Russia asymmetrically, with drones, automation and fewer losses. 3/
He argued Ukraine needs new senior military leadership to fight Russia asymmetrically, with drones, automation and fewer losses. 3/
Just fuc*king pay the money for Rayan Liverpool🧵#LFC
You can’t replace the irreplaceable, you can’t replicate Mohamed Salah now. But you can get a very good player with world class talent.
That was Diomande, but well… PSG. That leaves a bare market, outside of Rayan.
You can’t replace the irreplaceable, you can’t replicate Mohamed Salah now. But you can get a very good player with world class talent.
That was Diomande, but well… PSG. That leaves a bare market, outside of Rayan.
The 19 year old, soon to be 20, Brazilian forward has long been known as a huge talent.
After tearing up Brazil, he moved to Bournemouth in January, and he just continued looking every bit of the talent he is.
Despite the small sample, he’s only going to get better from here.
After tearing up Brazil, he moved to Bournemouth in January, and he just continued looking every bit of the talent he is.
Despite the small sample, he’s only going to get better from here.
Primarily a right winger, though he’s capable of playing as a #9. Rayan isn’t built like a typical winger.
He is left footed, technically gifted, direct, quick and works really hard.
The thing that makes him unique is his frame, as he is 186 cm (6’2) and pretty strong.
He is left footed, technically gifted, direct, quick and works really hard.
The thing that makes him unique is his frame, as he is 186 cm (6’2) and pretty strong.
1/ Ukraine's devastating overnight drone attacks on Wildberries warehouses in Russia are likely intended to cause damage across the Russian economy and increase public discontent. The estimated losses may exceed $1.2 billion. ⬇️
2/ At least 7 people are reported to have been killed and 49 more injured in the attacks. The head of Wildberries has promised to help the families of those killed. According to Russian estimates based on previous warehouse fires, financial losses are likely to be colossal.
3/ In a similar fire at Shushary, near St. Petersburg, in January 2024, Wildberries estimated the damage at 10 billion rubles ($127 million). It paid an additional 34.9 billion rubles ($449 million) to sellers in compensation for their losses.
What would break the $IREN thesis? A simple scorecard based on falsifiable claims.🧵⤵️
1/ As Wildberries' biggest warehouses burn in Russia, the company has conveniently just updated its terms and conditions to absolve itself of any liability for compensation if its sellers' stock is destroyed by Ukrainian drone strikes. ⬇️
2/ 'Novorossiya Militia Reports' highlights the recent changes:
"At the very least, Wildberries and Ozon have updated their contracts with sellers whose goods are stored in the companies’ warehouses."
"At the very least, Wildberries and Ozon have updated their contracts with sellers whose goods are stored in the companies’ warehouses."
3/ About a week ago, Wildberries updated its contract with sellers, exempting itself from liability for goods damaged as a result of drone attacks, shelling and explosions.
The new contract came into force on 7 July 2026." /end
Source:
t.me/swodki/603239
The new contract came into force on 7 July 2026." /end
Source:
t.me/swodki/603239
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BuildInPublic
A bit stop start this week, but some clarity, and still grinding.
Level 3 - Depth
🛣️ Pathway streamlined
🤖 Final functionality is imminent
🕹️ 18 games to attach
🔊 GameInPublic narrative needed
🚀 Soft launch follows
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FridayFeedback
BuildInPublic
A bit stop start this week, but some clarity, and still grinding.
Level 3 - Depth
🛣️ Pathway streamlined
🤖 Final functionality is imminent
🕹️ 18 games to attach
🔊 GameInPublic narrative needed
🚀 Soft launch follows
🧵👇
Level 4 - Community
❤️ Always love this, maybe too much! 🤦
🪜 Ten step Comms Strategy: find audiences and engage
📅 90 day campaign + review
🎁 Community incentives, fixing problems
🤝 Contributor engagement initiatives
💸 Self serve smart contract payment distribution
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❤️ Always love this, maybe too much! 🤦
🪜 Ten step Comms Strategy: find audiences and engage
📅 90 day campaign + review
🎁 Community incentives, fixing problems
🤝 Contributor engagement initiatives
💸 Self serve smart contract payment distribution
🧵✋
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Everybody knows the Greek Odyssey story of Trojan Horse.
But do you know its potential predecessor version, one that of a "Trojan" Elephant used in ancient India for the same decoy purposes?
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But do you know its potential predecessor version, one that of a "Trojan" Elephant used in ancient India for the same decoy purposes?
A short thread (1/6)
In Pratijnayaugandharayana, a Sanskrit play, the story goes thus:
Pradyota, king of Ujjain wanted to capture the Kaushambi , of Vatsa kingdom, ruled by King Udayana. These are in current day Madhya Pradesh (Ujjain) and South UP (Kaushambi)
Pradyota, king of Ujjain wanted to capture the Kaushambi , of Vatsa kingdom, ruled by King Udayana. These are in current day Madhya Pradesh (Ujjain) and South UP (Kaushambi)
The problem: King Udayana had mastered the art of charming elephants with his Veena.
He could pacify the angry army elephants, mesmerizing them with magical spells and charming the opponent's elephant army with his music.
So the Ujjains had to come up with a deceptive plan!
He could pacify the angry army elephants, mesmerizing them with magical spells and charming the opponent's elephant army with his music.
So the Ujjains had to come up with a deceptive plan!
