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Bittersweet Symphony | The Verve #theverve #richardashcroft #snoopy #peanuts #bittersweetsymphony

WhatsApp encryption is a giant fraud. The state of Texas just sued WhatsApp for lying to users about privacy — because WhatsApp employees have access to “virtually all” private messages. Now we know what WhatsApp’s founder meant when he said he “sold his users’ privacy.”

"If you're not having fun, you're not learning. There's a pleasure in finding things out." - Richard Feynman

The inventor of Vaseline was so convinced of its healing powers that he ate a spoonful every day and had himself covered in it when he got sick. He lived to 96.

🤩 @PaulMcCartney!!!

Today, Coinbase has added support for BTC-INR for our users based in India. BTC-INR will be available on Coinbase Exchange at launch and support will be rolled out gradually across Coinbase․com, the Coinbase app, and Coinbase Advanced.

At 81, Eric Clapton proved once again why he remains one of Rock and Blues' greatest live performers! His voice is intact!

Surprise! Chrome silently installs a 4GB AI model you didn’t ask for. No install prompt. No consent. If you delete it, Chrome downloads it again. malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2026…

David Attenborough, 'the voice for nature,' turns 100 reut.rs/48EFrlX reut.rs/48EFrlX

The moringa tree, known as the “miracle tree”, is one of the most nutrient-dense plants on the planet and is prized for its healing qualities. It also has another huge benefit, according to new research: it’s excellent at removing microplastics from water. cnn.it/4tL6KDG

Ozzy Osbourne is officially a genetic mutant. In 2010, the Prince of Darkness became one of the first rock stars to have his entire genome sequenced. Researchers at Knome Inc. analyzed his DNA to uncover how he survived decades of extreme substance abuse that would have killed most people. The results were astonishing. Osbourne carries hundreds of thousands of genetic variants never seen before in humans. Most notably, he possesses a rare mutation in the ADH4 gene that allows him to metabolize alcohol far faster than the average person. Paradoxically, this same mutation makes him six times more likely to develop alcohol dependency. Beyond alcohol, scientists found multiple mutations affecting his dopamine processing and opioid receptors, essentially giving him a genetic blueprint wired for addiction. Additional variants in the COMT and CLTCL1 genes created what researchers called a “warrior/worrier” brain chemistry, fundamentally altering how his brain communicates and responds to stimulation. In a final twist of irony, the study revealed that while Ozzy could survive legendary amounts of hard drugs, his body is unusually sensitive to caffeine due to extremely slow caffeine metabolism. Presented at TEDMED 2010, these findings transformed the rock legend’s notorious lifestyle into a groundbreaking real-world case study, deepening our understanding of how genetics influence addiction, resilience, and human behavior.

#WednesdayWisdom: “I do not like to state an opinion on a matter unless I know the precise facts.” – Albert Einstein

Paul McCartney and George Harrison in London, 1964. The pair are tuning their instruments by ear, a common practice before the widespread availability of electronic tuners.

Silverchair — Petrol & Chlorine youtu.be/sj7p91vjUhI?si…

@VoidStateKate Sponge

Telepathy exercise! I'm thinking of an animal. What is it?

Today is World Penguin Day.

Appalled by how environmentally destructive the concert business can be, pop star @billieeilish decided to do things differently. Now, after the biggest tour of her career, a new report shows how she’s creating a fresh blueprint for modern touring: on.natgeo.com/dF6QIv

Fan art Friday! instagram.com/p/DVpAHPhDScM/

@WorldlyHQ Existing in the economy lately be like 😅

Every game always has the winner 🏆

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