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As I post in every Egyptian movie thread, the depictions of Egyptians on temples and tombs was never meant to be a literal depiction of their skin color. Usually many different colors were used, from brown to white to cream to green to black.
Yeah. Some of the statistics mentioned in this piece are much better than Russian Roulette odds, but I doubt the author would be down for a game. Read more
So can we talk about people who rail against statistics and think they’re gonna be the ones to beat the odds? Read more
At my school (which required both sexes to wear uniforms), the dress code for the boys was one short paragraph of the student handbook. There were three basic principles: ties were mandatory, shirt had to be tucked in, and pants had to be held up by a belt. Read more
Depending on how fancy/casual this wedding is, I suggest ModCloth. They have a large selection of “special occasion” dresses in various styles and colors + they have a wide range of sizes and shapes for all bodies. ASOS always has a great selection too. Read more
That is shrimp and grits, you ignoramus, and it is delicious. Read more
Yes, but that's the headache to which I'm referring. I'm not saying it can't be done. Obviously there are loads of delightful children who eat a wide variety of food and are grateful for it and have manners and etc. But they don't pop out of your body that way. You must spend years cultivating the child. That is a… Read more
The last chapter in particular is just heartbreaking every time I read it.
Sorry about the unfounded insult. Read more
Here's a gem of a study. Scientists decided to see if whale vomit, perhaps better known under its far more exotic…
No, it's not marijuana. It's a close cousin, known as Humulus lupulus, better known as "hops." You know it as a key…
What you're seeing here is an image of Saturn's moon Dione as it passes in front of the moon Titan. The detail is…
In many cities, it's become popular to hate "gentrifiers," rich people who move in and drive up housing prices —…
It may often feel like you're running on a little less sleep than you should. But is how much sleep you're getting…
Want to get a beer on a Tuesday? Now you can blame your need to do a scientific experiment. First, though, you need…
That bat flower looks really awesome and it only costs 5 quid where I am. I think I have my next plant. Read more