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@cubert9 @historyinmemes And yet, Noone questions who built the pyramids in Mexico.

@historyinmemes Sure... they were drawing what they saw. The Egyptians didn't build the Great Pyramid. We can't build it today. They didn't build that back then either. Same goes for the rest of the pyramids. They're too accurate, too big and to perfect.

These ancient carvings were discovered across three separate landmasses divided by enormous oceans. The three figures shown here come from cultures separated by thousands of miles and, in some cases, separated by thousands of years. The Gobustan petroglyphs in Azerbaijan date back roughly 10,000 to 5,000 years, the carvings in Japan’s Fugoppe Cave were created around AD 200 to 400, and the famous winged figure in Utah is generally linked to the Fremont culture, dating to approximately AD 950 to 1250. Despite their striking similarities, archaeologists have found no evidence that these societies ever interacted. The resemblance is usually explained as a case of convergent artistic expression — different cultures independently developing similar symbols to represent spiritual beings, ceremonial figures, ritual leaders, or sources of power. Although the images appear remarkably alike, they are generally viewed as separate creations rather than evidence of a shared civilization or ancient contact across oceans.

@Rainmaker1973 Now compare it to other industries like agriculture, paper/pulp mill, and personal yard use. Numbers without context or comparative data are just clickbait.

Amazon data centers consumed 2.5 billion gallons of water in a single year. That volume is sufficient to fill roughly 3800 Olympic sized swimming pools. The company operates more than 900 data centers across over 50 countries supporting services that include online shopping cloud storage and artificial intelligence applications. Data centers house thousands of powerful servers that generate substantial heat. Many facilities rely on water based cooling systems to dissipate that heat and prevent equipment failures. Amazon reported that its total data center water use decreased by 2 percent compared to the previous year despite ongoing global expansion. The company credited the reduction to improvements in cooling efficiency and stated that water based systems are employed only when necessary particularly during periods of high temperature. The disclosure arrives amid growing demands from communities and lawmakers for greater transparency regarding data center water consumption. Usage levels vary significantly based on facility location climate cooling technology and electricity sources. In drought prone regions even relatively efficient centers can add pressure to local water supplies. Utah recently enacted what is believed to be the first United States law requiring certain new data centers to publicly report their annual water use. In other areas residents have expressed concerns about declining water pressure rising utility bills and competition for scarce resources near expanding data center sites. Amazon maintains that the industry water consumption figures are often overstated and that its latest data reflect a more balanced picture. Nevertheless public support stays limited. A recent national survey indicated that only one in three Americans approves of new data center construction while just 14 percent would accept one near their home.

@np831 @archeohistories Put your sheets away.

Hollywood has declared war on Homer... and the film isn't even out yet. Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey doesn't hit cinemas until 17 July, but it's already at the centre of a global backlash. Critics have slammed the casting, questioned the use of modern dialogue, and asked why one of history's greatest Greek epics features virtually no Greek or Mediterranean actors in leading roles. Nolan says the contemporary dialogue was deliberate, aiming for emotional impact over historical authenticity. Lupita Nyong'o added fuel to the fire by saying she'd challenge Homer over the way women are portrayed in the epic. To supporters, it's simply another creative interpretation of a timeless classic. To critics, it's yet another example of Hollywood rewriting Western civilisation's greatest stories to satisfy modern ideological trends rather than respecting the original work. For nearly 2,800 years, The Odyssey has inspired generations without needing to be "fixed." Has Hollywood gone too far, or is this exactly what great stories are meant to do—evolve with every generation? © Reddit #archaeohistories

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@ShiningScience And if you want to go whole hog on the environmental front, compare energy and water usage to other industries likes agriculture and paper. Don't look at in a vacuum.

@ShiningScience Can we stop using the term AI data center? It's complete misinformation. Data centers lease or sell compute/space for anyone wiling to buy. Even privately owned data centers aren't wholly used for AI compute. Most target AI compute around 20% of all data center capacity.

A single AI data center can consume 5 million gallons of water a day — equal to the daily water usage of a U.S. town with 50,000 residents. Now, lawmakers in at least 14 states pushing to ban or halt new data centers over mounting environmental concerns. Across the United States, the massive buildout of infrastructure designed to power artificial intelligence has hit a major roadblock. Lawmakers and local governments in at least 14 states—including California, Georgia, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Maine—are considering bans or temporary moratoriums on new data centers. While proponents argue that rapid expansion is crucial for the U.S. to maintain its technological lead over global rivals like China, a growing coalition of critics urges caution. They argue that state and local leaders need more time to fully grasp the long-term ecological and societal consequences before thousands of additional massive facilities are constructed. The core of the backlash lies in the immense resource demands of these facilities, particularly their heavy reliance on local power grids and water reserves. Several proposed and under-construction AI campuses are planned for rural communities in the South and Midwest, where land is cheap but resources are vulnerable. Specifically, some of these sites are positioned over the Ogallala Aquifer—a vital groundwater reserve supporting one-fifth of U.S. agricultural production that has already been depleting for decades. With more than 3,000 data centers currently operating nationwide and over 1,500 more in development, the conflict intensifies the urgent debate over how to balance technological dominance with environmental survival. source: Miller, J. R., & Skinner, A. (2026). Map Shows Where Data Centers Are Being Banned. Newsweek.

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@blaugranab30701 Why would he need to look at goal? It isn't moving. I'm pretty sure it's been in the same place the entire match. As a professional, he knows where he it is and can see the opponents in he periphery. The ball should be the focus.

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@StephenM He never pulled his legally permitted weapon. He was disarmed then executed. At least use facts with your fascism.

A domestic terrorist tried to assassinate federal law enforcement and this is your response? You and the state’s entire Democrat leadership team have been flaming the flames of insurrection for the singular purpose of stopping the deportation of illegals who invaded the country.

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