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@snvboy @histories_arch You sure that's not Alec Baldwin?

@histories_arch Brunnel standing with the anchor chains.

The SS *Great Eastern, launched in 1858, was the brainchild of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, one of the most celebrated engineers of the Victorian era. Measuring 692 feet long and weighing nearly 19,000 tons, she was by far the largest ship ever built at the time—so vast that many doubted whether she could even float, let alone sail. What made the *Great Eastern* truly revolutionary was her hybrid propulsion system: six masts with sails, enormous paddle wheels, and a massive screw propeller powered by steam engines. Designed to carry 4,000 passengers and enough coal to travel from England to Australia without refueling, she was more than just a ship—she was an audacious statement of human ambition and industrial might. Despite her cutting-edge design, the *Great Eastern* faced numerous setbacks. Her launch was plagued by technical issues and delays, and early voyages were marred by financial troubles and mechanical failures. The ship never became the commercial passenger success Brunel had envisioned, but her robust construction would later prove invaluable. In the 1860s, she was repurposed for laying transatlantic telegraph cables—her massive size and stability making her uniquely suited for the task. In this new role, she helped connect continents and revolutionize global communication, fulfilling a very different but equally monumental purpose. The *Great Eastern*’s grandeur and complexity inspired fascination beyond the world of engineering. Jules Verne famously featured the ship in his 1871 novella *A Floating City*, with evocative illustrations by Jules Férat that captured its scale and mystique. Though the ship was eventually dismantled in 1889, her legacy endured—marking a turning point in maritime innovation. The *Great Eastern* remains a towering symbol of Victorian ingenuity, a vessel that dared to defy the limitations of its era and, in many ways, paved the way for modern ocean liners and global connectivity. #archaeohistories

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Trump's lies become more disgusting every day...."Zelensky said Trump was repeating Russian propaganda points after the U.S. leader said Ukraine started the war "wsj.com/world/zelensky… via @WSJ

@GregNance Go Go Greg!

It takes a village and I’m so grateful for all the support that made our win possible. Thank you 🙏💜 Going to catch my breath with a camping trip then get back to the campaign trail. We’re onto November!

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@StephenKing Ouch!

@kimseverson Beautiful tribute, so young, so sad... Naomi Pomeroy, 49, Chef Who Made Portland a Dining Destination, Dies nytimes.com/2024/07/16/din…

SUPER excited about my newest adventure in FOOD! More to come soon....

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Hi friends and colleagues...We're back on Bainbridge Island after nearly 6 months in Costa Rica! It was a fantastic adventure for the whole family, but now the yard needs some attention. lnkd.in/eVTtkgHc

Hello Friends! Tech layoffs and bank failures gotcha down?!? Checkout these two shorts from the Tamarindo Surf Film Festival last weekend. I guarantee they will put a smile on your face in <15 minutes!! lnkd.in/d5CXq47H lnkd.in/dWpA7A9Y

It's my #Twitterversary! I have been on Twitter for 16 years, since 16 Mar 2007 (via @twi_age).

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Somehow, Alan Alda popped into my consciousness the other day and I wondered if he's still alive. A quick search turned up that he just turned 86 and is not just still alive, but also doing really interesting work. Having grown up…lnkd.in/gD7qej4Y lnkd.in/ghpxT2N6

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I love this story on many levels, it's about food and cooking, but also about business, customer service and real human interaction. Great lessons include the elements of a good apology (Southwest Airlines): 1. Say you’re sorry.…lnkd.in/gZDrPC5S lnkd.in/guHkRzRz

This is a screenshot of an ad in the Wall Street Journal. I'm often amazed at how little thought advertisers put into there online presence. What and how many things do you see wrong with this image? lnkd.in/gCNJ38FR