MY GRANDFATHER THE SPECIALIST

My grandfather was a jungle specialist for the British Army in Malaysia.

They used to teach point men to hip fire with precision because contact in jungle warfare was so sudden and close that taking the time to aim properly was just too slow.

They started by having them hip fire at targets 1 meter in size just a few meters away, and then they slowly reduced the size of the target and increased the range. It took a few weeks or months, but to pass, they had to be able to hip fire instantly and hit a moving, plate-sized target at about 30 meters. (I can’t remember the exact distance).

Apparently, most of the class could usually hit a moving tennis ball at 30 meters with a hip-fired SLR the moment it was thrown.

I wish I had met him, but he died during a training class due to a cross-eyed soldier.

I think this is the grandson of the bastard who killed my grandfather.

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Call me romantic, but I kind of preferred when they used to sigh out of the window for the love of their life.

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IT'S NEVER TOO LATE

We can always make the world a better place. That should be our purpose: to leave behind old grudges, always seek reconciliation, come together, and row in the same direction. It’s never too late.



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The slow-motion of the day.

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THOMAS DEININGER'S SPARROW

Thomas Deininger is a contemporary American artist known for his sculptures and installations that use recycled materials to create surprising optical illusions. His work transforms discarded objects into artworks that, depending on the angle from which they are viewed, reveal detailed images like portraits or scenes. Deininger explores themes such as consumerism and waste, inviting reflection on society's relationship with discarded items and how they can have a second life in art. His creative process is intuitive and experimental, resulting in conceptual and visually impactful pieces.



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Aitana's well-fitted dress.

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THE LADIES OF THE RENAISSANCE

Renaissance portraits are even better when you run them through Artificial Intelligence and add a good glass of wine 🍷



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Moonwalk.

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END OF VACATION. BACK HOME

August says goodbye, and with it, those vacation days we enjoyed so much. Sun, beach, relaxation, and unforgettable moments. But like all good things, they must come to an end. Now it’s time to return home, get back into the routine, and face September with renewed energy. Until the next vacation!



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SUMMER CLASSICS: FEEL THE POWER OF A BOEING 737

On the Greek island of Skiathos, some tourists seek out a unique and thrilling experience: standing behind a Boeing 737 during takeoff to feel the impressive force of the engines firsthand. A different and fun way to add some adrenaline to your vacation.



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You're probably wondering how I ended up in this situation (Turn on the sound 🔊)

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ROBOTS THAT WERE ACTUALLY MODELS

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Yesterday, we dedicated a post to the World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, China, showcasing some of the robot prototypes that the industry is working on, particularly those that, in the not-so-distant future, could make you break a sweat in the privacy of your home.

But as we’ve said more than once, not everything that glitters is gold. Now, a video has surfaced showing that some of the robots at the event were actually models in disguise. Were all the robots models? No. But the ones with the most realistic movements? Almost certainly.

This isn’t to say that the organizers were trying to deceive people. It’s possible that the attendees could tell which were robots and which were models, but for those watching the videos online, or seeing certain clips, it would have been much harder to distinguish..



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A few years ago, you might have believed that Guinness had created a tram shaped like their beer can. Today, with AI and advances in CGI, no one should be too sure of anything.

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