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Do CIA masks and "twins" answer the question?
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Las Vegas Biden Medevac?
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Some people hate Trump so much that they don't care who the alternative is. There are enough of those people to matter. For the sake of my convenience, I don't want to believe it's any more complicated than that.
They would have "a margarita or two" with a steaming pile of **** so long as the pile looks incredible and can dance.
We're watching a movie.
They would have "a margarita or two" with a steaming pile of **** so long as the pile looks incredible and can dance.
We're watching a movie.
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what are the 20 largest "facts" that were known in 1965 that have been disproven or changed by 2024?
ChatGPTSure, here's a list of significant scientific and societal "facts" known in 1965 that have been disproven or significantly changed by 2024:
1. Pluto as the Ninth Planet
- 1965: Pluto was considered the ninth planet of the Solar System.
- 2024: Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union.
2. Continental Drift
- 1965: The theory of continental drift was controversial and not widely accepted.
- 2024: Plate tectonics, which explains continental drift, is a well-established scientific theory.
3. Smoking and Health
- 1965: The harmful effects of smoking were not fully recognized by the public.
- 2024: The link between smoking and diseases such as lung cancer and heart disease is unequivocally established.
4. Vitamin C as a Cure for the Common Cold
- 1965: Vitamin C was believed to prevent or cure the common cold.
- 2024: Research shows Vitamin C has limited effects on the common cold.
5. Homosexuality as a Mental Illness
- 1965: Homosexuality was classified as a mental disorder.
- 2024: Homosexuality is recognized as a natural variation of human sexuality and not a disorder.
6. Gender Roles
- 1965: Rigid gender roles and stereotypes were widely accepted.
- 2024: Gender is understood as a spectrum, and gender roles are more fluid and socially constructed.
7. Interracial Marriage
- 1965: Interracial marriage was illegal in many parts of the United States.
- 2024: Interracial marriage is legal and widely accepted in the United States.
8. Genetic Basis of Race
- 1965: Race was thought to have a strong genetic basis.
- 2024: Race is understood as a social construct with no significant genetic foundation.
9. Neanderthal DNA
- 1965: Humans were believed to have no genetic connection to Neanderthals.
- 2024: Modern humans are known to have inherited DNA from Neanderthals.
10. Big Bang Theory
- 1965: The Big Bang theory was a leading hypothesis but not yet widely accepted.
- 2024: The Big Bang theory is the prevailing cosmological model explaining the origin of the universe.
11. Nuclear Energy Safety
- 1965: Nuclear energy was considered a clean and safe power source with few risks.
- 2024: High-profile nuclear accidents have highlighted significant safety concerns.
12. Ulcers and Stress
- 1965: Ulcers were believed to be primarily caused by stress and spicy foods.
- 2024: Most ulcers are known to be caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori.
13. Mars' Surface Conditions
- 1965: Mars was thought to potentially have life and liquid water.
- 2024: Mars is known to be a dry and barren planet with no current evidence of life.
14. HIV/AIDS
- 1965: HIV/AIDS was unknown.
- 2024: HIV/AIDS is a well-known disease with effective treatments but no cure.
15. Climate Change Awareness
- 1965: Limited awareness of global warming and its impact.
- 2024: Widespread recognition of human-caused climate change and its severe implications.
16. Polio and Vaccination
- 1965: Polio was a major health threat.
- 2024: Polio has been eradicated in most parts of the world due to effective vaccination campaigns.
17. Solar System Planets
- 1965: There were nine known planets in the solar system.
- 2024: The redefinition of planets has changed the classification, including the recognition of dwarf planets.
18. Human Evolution Timeline
- 1965: The timeline and complexity of human evolution were not fully understood.
- 2024: Advances in archaeology and genetics have greatly expanded our understanding of human evolution.
19. Computer Technology
- 1965: Computers were large, expensive, and not widely used.
- 2024: Computers are ubiquitous, powerful, and an integral part of daily life.
20. Dietary Cholesterol
- 1965: Dietary cholesterol was believed to have a major impact on blood cholesterol levels.
- 2024: Research shows that dietary cholesterol has a more limited effect on blood cholesterol for most people.
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20. Dietary Cholesterol
- 1965: Dietary cholesterol was believed to have a major impact on blood cholesterol levels.
- 2024: Research shows that dietary cholesterol has a more limited effect on blood cholesterol for most people.
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That is literally, 100% correct. It's one of those rare instances when something actually is as simple as it seems.
One of the left-leaning publications which I subscribe to is the radio show / podcast This American Life. They are usually not very political, preferring instead to pick some random, semi-obscure topic and then spend an hour doing a fascinating deep-dive into it. But these days, everything is political, and like every other socialist with a microphone, they're going down that path.
Today, I listened to episode 821, entitled "Embrace the Suck." I'd highly encourage everyone here to listen to at least Act One, entitled "Haley Mary Pass." You can skip the Prologue. https://www.thisamericanlife.org/821/embrace-the-suck
Now, bear in mind that this episode aired back in January, before it was clear that Trump was obviously going to be the Republican nominee. In this 22 minute long chapter, the show follows two young men who are DC & NY based Think Tank / Super-PAC types. They're the sort of person who, the instant you hear them speak, you just know that they say "Hi, my name is (X), my pronouns are (Y / Z)" when introducing themselves.
But, unlike you and I, they are actually out there influencing the 2024 election in the real world, rather than just talking about it on a Miata-themed cat forum.
In their spare time, they were, at the time, traveling to states with primaries which are both open and also fairly early on the calendar, trying to convince undeclared voters to vote in the Republican primary. Not for the candidate who they actually hope will become president, but for the only Republican candidate who, in their opinion, stands a chance of defeating Trump in the primary and thus advancing to the general election to face (and hopefully lose to) Biden.
And they're completely open and honest about that as they speak to undeclared voters. Their pitch is that "No sane person wants Trump to win. The best way to prevent that, no matter how unpleasant it may seem, no matter how much you might disagree with their views on reproductive freedom and LGBTQ rights and Climate Change, is to vote for the only Republican who stands a real chance at keeping Trump off the ballot in November."
That's literally it. There is only one single issue actually on the minds of the far-left right now, and it is, quite simply, "Not Trump."
Same reason, incidentally, why I'm registered as a democrat. I live in Chicago, so it's a foregone conclusion that a democrat is going to win. This way, I at least get to have a say in choosing which democrat that is.
Bonus: The word "defenestrate" is used in this episode, in a serious context. (It's in Act 3.)
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