- As much as I enjoyed watching the Steelers and Browns play in the snow, I miss the days when Cleveland’s playing surface was horrendous and the players were covered in mud. The first picture is from the first quarter, and the second is from the third.
- University of Texas to provide free tuition for students from families earning $100,000 or less
- The University of Texas System approved the plan Thursday to provide tuition-free education at all nine institutions for undergraduate students from families earning $100,000 or less a year, beginning next fall.
- A group of current and incoming Texas lawmakers sent a letter to the Board of Regents Thursday questioning the constitutionality of the free tuition plan for students whose families earn $100,000 or less annually.
- Saber-Toothed Kitten Found After 35,000 Years in Permafrost
In 2020, scientists made a groundbreaking discovery along the Badyarikha River in Yakutia, Russia. They unearthed the world’s first mummified saber-toothed kitten, a find that has revolutionized our understanding of these ancient predators. This isn’t just any ordinary fossil – the kitten’s remains are exceptionally well-preserved, with fur, whiskers, and claws intact.
- I thought I knew a lot about human death and the macabre, but these two surprised and creeped me out.14 Chilling Facts About the End of Life
- Death’s Instant Replay
- In rare and often traumatic deaths, an immediate and intense form of muscle stiffening called cadaveric spasm can occur and continue into rigor mortis. This phenomenon may preserve the last action a person took before dying, such as clutching a weapon or an object related to their demise. This macabre “snapshot” can offer crucial evidence in investigations, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding the death. Cadaveric spasm is a fascinating yet chilling example of how the body can sometimes retain a haunting echo of its final moments. It’s a reminder that death can be both a mystery and a source of crucial information.
- The Coffin Birth
- Also known as “postmortem fetal extrusion,” coffin birth is a rare phenomenon that occurs when gases build up inside the decomposing body of a pregnant woman, causing the fetus to be expelled. This gruesome event has been documented throughout history and often fueled superstitious beliefs. While the scientific explanation for coffin birth is straightforward, the historical accounts often include embellishments and folklore, reflecting the deep-seated fear and fascination surrounding death and the unknown.
- Death’s Instant Replay
- Even though I think this is pretty cool, the timing of these things often curses real life. In other words, I’m worried Shatner won’t make it through the end of the month.
Via Trek Movie, we’ve learned that three decades after Star Trek: Generations hit theaters, the Roddenberry Archive, together with OTOY, has rectified this mistake with a short film called 765874 – Unification. Directed by Spanish filmmaker Carlos Baena, it was made with the involvement of Shatner himself, along with the Leonard Nimoy estate. This mostly silent short film will bring tears to the eyes of any longtime Star Trek fan. Especially those who wished Kirk and Spock could have had that one, final reunion. You can watch it in full above.
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