The doppelgänger project !!

Canadian photographer Francois Brunelle spent 12 years tracking down real life Doppelgängers — two individuals who are not related but could pass for identical twins — and photographing them.

He calls his project “I’m Not a Look-Alike,” and it’s starting to get some well-deserved attention.

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A thread 🧵 on some amazing facts about space and astronomy..

1. This is what the earth looked like 4 billion years ago..

NASA scientists have reconstructed the early events of our planet’s formation. Approximately 4.5 to 3.5 billion years ago, Earth was a red-hot sphere, continuously bombarded by extraterrestrial bodies. During this period, its oceans evaporated into steam, fractures appeared in the young crust, and the surface was covered with lava. Testing the effects of zero gravity on various animals

A thread 🧵on how these famous brand logos evolved over the 30 years ..

Which one in your opinion did best ??

1. The original Starbucks logo featured a topless mermaid, but it was later modified to a more modest version with flowing hair and a twin-tailed siren. 2. The bitten apple logo of Apple was inspired by a real apple, specifically the apple that led to the discover of gravity by Sir Isaac Newton.

A thread 🧵 that will trick your brain .. Some of the greatest illusions

1. The Thatcher Effect

This illusion highlights a flaw in how our brains work. We can't process an upside-down face because we are programmed to recognise faces the right way up. 2. Chromostereopic illusion. I see blue on top and red in the background. What do you see?

All aboard for an epic journey through some of the world's most beautiful trains, iconic locomotives, and surreal rail journeys!

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1. A wonderful photograph of Yufuin no Mori, the express running from Hakata to Oita and Beppu.

📷Keisuke Nakayu. 2. Seiryu Miharashi, known as Japan's "ghost" station, is a unique stop with no entrances, exits, roads, or paths leading to it. Its sole purpose is to provide a platform where train passengers can step out, take a deep breath, and marvel at the stunning views of the valley and river.

Some of the most incredible moments and images from Paris 2024 #OlympicGames

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1. This stunning image of Sofia Raffaeli from Italy has the internet buzzing with curiosity. 2. As you can see from different angle , much is down to Ms Raffaeli's ability to align her body.

7 Strangest Phenomena Observed in the Cosmos

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1. The WOW! Signal

The Wow! Signal, detected on August 15, 1977, by the Big Ear radio telescope at Ohio State University, is a strong narrowband radio signal that sparked widespread interest. Discovered by Astronomer Jerry R. Ehman, the intensity of the signal, represented as “6EQUJ5”, was so remarkable that Ehman wrote the comment “Wow!” beside it.

The signal lasted for the full 72-second window during which Big Ear was able to observe it, but has not been detected since. Several hypotheses have been advanced on the origin of the emission, including a recent theory suggesting that the Wow! signal was most likely generated by a comet.

Antonio Paris, an adjunct professor of astronomy, proposed that two comets were passing through the part of the sky the Big Ear Radio Observatory was surveying in 1977, when the Wow! signal was noticed. This theory remains a subject of debate among the scientific community. 2. Tabby’s Star

Tabby’s Star, or KIC 8462852, is an enigma located in the Cygnus constellation, about 1,470 light-years from Earth. This F-type star, which should maintain constant brightness, has been behaving oddly, dimming and brightening in unpredictable ways, even growing fainter over the past century.

The logical conclusion is that something is blocking it, leading to theories ranging from a mass of planets to an alien megastructure. Despite data collected by the Kepler mission since 2009, the mystery remains unsolved, with astronomers seeking more observations in different wavelengths for a clearer picture.

This star continues to captivate us with its unexplained fluctuations in light, reminding us of the vast mysteries that the cosmos holds.

Today marks the 168th Birthday of the Great Nikola Tesla.

Here's a complete Thread of Nikola Tesla's Life 🧵: Every Aspect, From Achievements to Controversies

1. Born on July 10, 1856, in Smiljan, Croatia, Tesla's father was a priest, and his mother was an inventor of household appliances. Tesla showed early signs of intelligence and interest in mechanics. He attended the Technical University of Graz and later studied in Prague. In 1884, Tesla moved to the United States and started working for Thomas Edison. They initially collaborated on improving Edison's direct current (DC) systems, but soon their differing visions led to a fallout.

Tesla advocated for alternating current (AC) as opposed to Edison's direct current (DC). This led to the famous "War of Currents," with Tesla's AC proving more efficient for long-distance power transmission.

This girl is going viral everywhere and is called the 'Hawk Tuah' girl.

Her name is presumably Hailey Welch. Here are some the memes compilation of the hawk tuah girl

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Some of the weirdest vintage picture ads

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1. That’s it. Shove it down the newborn’s throat. 2. Gillette -- Safety razor (1905)
Modern parents give their 2-month-old a pacifier. Maybe a blanky. In 1905? They handed the baby a razor and told it to start shaving.

13 greatest Historical Hoaxes and the stories behind them .

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1. The Cottingley Fairies (1917)

In 1917, two young cousins, Elsie Wright and Frances Griffiths, took photographs that appeared to show fairies in their garden in Cottingley, England. The photos gained widespread attention when Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, an ardent spiritualist, used them to illustrate an article on fairies.

Despite skepticism from some quarters, many people believed in the photos' authenticity. It wasn't until the 1980s that Elsie and Frances admitted the photos were faked using paper cutouts and hatpins. Frances, however, maintained that one of the five photos was genuine. 2. The Cardiff Giant (1869)

In 1869, workers in Cardiff, New York, unearthed what appeared to be a ten-foot-tall petrified man. Dubbed the Cardiff Giant, the figure caused a public sensation. Some scientists believed it to be a significant archaeological find. However, it was later revealed that George Hull, an atheist cigar manufacturer, had created the giant to mock literal interpretations of the Bible.

Hull hired sculptors in Chicago to carve the figure from a large block of gypsum, which he then buried on a friend's farm. When the "discovery" was made, it quickly became a tourist attraction, with people paying to see the giant. The hoax was eventually exposed by paleontologist Othniel Charles Marsh, who declared it a fraud.

Some of the Strangest Scientific Experiments That Actually Happened (And You Probably Don’t Know About)

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1. The Elephant LSD Experiment (1962)

The Elephant LSD Experiment, conducted in 1962, is a significant event in the history of scientific research due to its ethical implications and tragic outcome.

Tusko was a male Indian elephant located at the Oklahoma City Zoo. He was chosen as the subject of this experiment due to his hormonal state known as “musth”, a condition causing elephants to become violent and uncontrollable.

The experiment was conducted by two ambitious psychiatrists, Dr. Louis Jolyon West and Dr. Chester M. Pierce, along with the Oklahoma City Zoo’s director at the time, Warren Thomas.

On August 3, 1962, the researchers injected nearly 300 mg of LSD into Tusko. This dose was almost 3,000 times greater than the normal human recreational dose. The aim was to induce Tusko into a state known as “musth”, an aggressive, hormonal surge that bull elephants experience, causing them to secrete a sticky fluid between the ears.

Five minutes after the injection, Tusko trumpeted once, fell over, and defecated. He then suffered a serious seizure; his eyes rolled back and closed, his legs became stiff, he bit his tongue, and he struggled to breathe. Despite several doses of barbiturates to counteract the effects of LSD, Tusko died within an hour and a half. 2. Operation Big Buzz (1955)

Operation Big Buzz was a U.S. military entomological warfare field test conducted in 1955. The operation took place in Savannah, Georgia’s predominantly Black Carver Village neighborhood.

The primary objective of Operation Big Buzz was to determine the feasibility of producing, storing, loading into munitions, and dispersing from aircraft the yellow fever mosquito (Aedes aegypti). These mosquitoes were not infected for the test. The second goal of the operation was to determine whether the mosquitoes would survive their dispersion and seek meals on the ground.

Around 330,000 uninfected mosquitoes were dropped from aircraft in E14 bombs and dispersed from the ground. In total, about one million female mosquitoes were bred for the testing. Those mosquitoes that were air-dispersed were dropped from airplanes 300 feet (91 m) above the ground, spreading out on their own and due to the wind.

Mosquitoes were collected as far away as 2,000 feet (610 m) from the release site. They were also active in seeking blood meals from humans and guinea pigs. Many of the mosquitoes had entered the homes of residents and bitten them, proving they could be spread in various ways.

Though it has not been confirmed, many believe that the mosquitoes may have been infected and that the Army sent in fake health workers to document the spread of the yellow fever. In particular, Black citizens are skeptical based on the government’s long history of using their communities as testing grounds for disease and infection.

Some of the Strangest Scientific Theories that Defy Logic but Have Scientific Backing:

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1. The Simulation Hypothesis:

The Simulation Hypothesis is a concept that suggests our reality might not be as “real” as we believe. It proposes that our world could be an artificial construct, just like a computer simulation.

The hypothesis was presented by Nick Bostrom, not merely as a philosophical speculation, but as an empirical claim with quantifiable probabilities. Bostrom’s premise is based on the prediction that future civilizations will have enormous amounts of computing power and might run simulations of their ancestors.

Elon Musk is a high-profile proponent of the Simulation Hypothesis. He has stated that if we assume any rate of improvement in technology, games will eventually be indistinguishable from reality, leading him to conclude that “we’re most likely in a simulation”. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson also supports this hypothesis, giving “better than 50-50 odds” that it is correct.

Scientists are now looking for ways to test the Simulation Hypothesis. If there were bugs in the program running our universe, like in the Matrix movies, those could have observable effects. Any such bugs in our Matrix world would have to be extremely subtle, or else we would have noticed them by now. The primary challenge lies in the fact that if we are indeed living in a simulation, it would be nearly impossible to identify any “bugs” or inconsistencies in our reality. However, some researchers propose that if the system running the simulation has limited resources, it would render content (reality) only at the moment that information becomes available for observation.

Some scientists believe it is possible to indirectly test the Simulation Hypothesis under certain assumptions. The outlined experiments for doing so involve creating a simulation, potentially resulting in a chain of simulations, and conducting observations on the simulation behavior within the confines of a hierarchy until statistical relevance can be obtained.

Meanwhile, here’s a video for you to decide if it’s real or simulation.

Hint: it’s not real !! 2.Quantum Immortality

Quantum Immortality is a thought-provoking concept that originates from the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics. It refers to the subjective experience of surviving quantum suicide. Quantum suicide is a thought experiment in quantum mechanics and the philosophy of physics.

Quantum immortality theory proposes that consciousness is eternal and that our experience of reality is simply a product of our consciousness. The theory suggests that every time we die in one universe, our consciousness continues to exist in another universe where we survive.

The idea of Quantum Immortality is closely tied to the Many-Worlds Interpretation (MWI) of quantum mechanics. According to MWI, every quantum event is a branch point that creates a multitude of parallel universes, each representing a different possible outcome. In the context of Quantum Immortality, this means that every time a life-threatening event occurs, the universe splits into multiple branches. In some of these branches, the individual survives, while in others, they do not. The theory suggests that our consciousness continues to exist in the branches where we survive.

For example, consider a situation where a person is in a car accident. According to Quantum Immortality, at the moment of the accident, the universe splits into multiple branches. In some branches, the person survives the accident, while in others, they do not. The theory suggests that the person's consciousness continues to exist in the branches where they survive the accident.

This leads to the intriguing proposition that from the perspective of the individual's consciousness, they always find themselves in a universe where they survive, thus giving an illusion of immortality.

Some of the Greatest Unscripted Moments in Cinema History—PART 3

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18. Django Unchained (2012) - DiCaprio bleeding hand scene

One of the most famous scenes in the film shows DiCaprio's character, Calvin Candie, giving one of his heated speeches. There, DiCaprio hits his hand on a table with several glasses so hard that he actually breaks one and slices his hand. The character, despite the injury, went on in full action, adding his bloody hand to what could be seen.

He later disclosed the incident in an interview with Cynthia McFadden, where he said that at this point, his hand was dripping blood all over the table. And that's where he turned to his cast members, saying it was a "good time" as he saw Quentin Tarantino's and Jamie Foxx's looks off-camera. The scene was impactful and made its way into the final cut of the film. 19. The Usual Suspects - The Line-Up

In this scene, the suspects are supposed to deliver one line: "Give me the keys, you fcking ccksucker!". The line is open for the actors to deliver in whatever way they see it. Ironically, in these scenes where the suspects are supposed to deliver the line, McQuarrie (writer of the movie ) was cast as the cop. His 'line' to Fred Fenster, played by Benicio Del Toro, "In English please?" and the expression of Del Toros is definitely not in the script.

What makes this scene even more memorable is the laughter that ensues during Del Toro’s delivery. According to interviews on the DVD of “The Usual Suspects,” this laughter was a result of Del Toro’s constant farting while filming. This occurrence led to a spontaneous and authentic reaction from the other actors, which was captured in the final cut of the film.

Some of most interesting photos from the past.

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1. Snoop Dogg and Britney Spears, 2004 2. Adolf Hitler in an airplane on his birthday, April 20, 1932.

Some of the Greatest Unscripted Moments in Cinema History—PART 2

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9. “Saving Private Ryan” (1998) - Telling the Story

One of the most iconic moments in the film is a scene where Private Ryan shares a story about his brothers. This scene, which was not part of the original script, was completely improvised by Matt Damon.

In the scene, Ryan starts telling Captain Miller, played by Tom Hanks, a story about how he and two of his brothers caught the fourth brother in the barn having an intimate moment with an unattractive woman. The story, while seemingly uninteresting and rambling, added a layer of authenticity and emotional depth to the film.

The improvised story was initially perceived as rambling and uninteresting, but it worked in the scene because it portrayed Ryan as an average, unremarkable young man, not some extraordinary figure. This portrayal of Ryan as an ordinary individual was a deliberate choice by Spielberg, as it subverted audience expectations and emphasized the inherent value of saving a human life, regardless of their significance. 10. “You’re gonna need a bigger boat” - Jaws (1975)

The famous line is delivered by Scheider’s character moments after the eponymous shark appears behind the Orca, the boat they are on. This is the audience’s first good look at the human-eating antagonist following an hour of suspense-building. Scheider’s timing and delivery of the line instantly made movie history.

The line originated as an inside joke among the cast and crew. The film’s production was troubled, with the crew working off a barge that carried the equipment and craft services plus a smaller support boat. Crew members complained to producers that this support boat was too small, which was how they coined the soon-to-be-famous phrase. “[Richard] Zanuck and [David] Brown were very stingy producers, so everyone kept telling them, ‘You’re gonna need a bigger boat,’” co-writer Carl Gottlieb told The Hollywood Reporter. It became a catchphrase for anytime anything went wrong—if lunch was late or the swells were rocking the camera, someone would say, "You’re gonna need a bigger boat".

Scheider eventually picked up the saying and started sneaking it into takes. One of his ad-libs came after his character’s first confrontation with the shark. The line was so appropriate and so real, and it came at the right moment, thanks to Verna Fields’s editing.

Greatest Unscripted Moments in Cinema History

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1. The Godfather (1972) - The Cat in Don Vito’s Lap: An Unexpected Icon

In the opening scene of "The Godfather" (1972), Marlon Brando's character, Don Vito Corleone, is seen stroking a cat. This was not scripted but happened when a stray cat wandered onto the set.

Director Francis Ford Coppola placed the cat in Brando's lap, creating an iconic cinematic moment. The cat's loud purring muffled some of Brando's dialogue, requiring it to be looped.

The cat added a layer of calm menace to Don Vito's character, symbolizing the hidden claws beneath his warm facade.

This unexpected detail has become an enduring symbol of the film, contributing to its rich symbolism and character development. 2.“Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) - Sword vs. Gun

The iconic scene takes place in a crowded Cairo marketplace, where the swordsman, an agent of the Nazi regime, challenges Jones to a sword fight.

Originally, the scene was intended to be a lengthy and highly choreographed sword fight, showcasing Jones’ skill with his bullwhip.

Spielberg also planned to include a gag where the swordsman accidentally cleaves a market man’s meat in half with his sword.

However, during the filming of the scene, Harrison Ford and much of the crew were suffering from dysentery. The illness was so debilitating that filming a long fight scene would have been too taxing.

As a result, Ford suggested a simpler resolution: Jones would just “shoot the sucker” instead. Spielberg agreed to this change, and the scene was filmed with Jones shooting the swordsman point-blank.

17 Remarkable Inventions and Discoveries You (probably) Might Not Realize Were Born Out of Accidents -

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1. Potato chips

In 1853, George Crum, a New York chef, invented potato chips out of spite for an angry customer who kept sending his fries back because they weren’t crispy or salty enough. 2. Post-it Notes

In 1968, Spencer Silver, a chemist at 3M, was trying to develop a strong adhesive but ended up creating a weak one instead. Years later, his colleague Art Fry found a use for this low-tack adhesive when he needed a bookmark that wouldn’t fall out of his hymn book. This led to the invention of Post-it Notes, an office staple worldwide.