Michael Marshall
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Michael Marshall
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Chicago-based, Minnesota-born. Oxford comma enthusiast. #SKOL
Chicago, IL Katılım Nisan 2012
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@historyinmemes Though modern Alpine folk stories describe Krampus as the assistant to Saint Nicholas, it is believed the character has much older, possibly pre-Christian origins. Stories of such creatures have been widespread in the region, dating back to Celtic myths of the Horned God.

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Krampus is a mythical figure who, in some traditions, is said to be an assistant to Saint Nicholas during the Christmas season. The two characters are often depicted together in various European traditions, such as in Austria, Germany, and other Alpine countries.
According to Alpine folklore, while Saint Nicholas provides well-behaved children with small gifts-such as oranges, chocolate, walnuts, and dried fruit-Krampus goes around with a birch rod or a pitchfork to punish the naughty ones. In other versions, Krampus carries around a sack to transport them to the underworld.
Krampus' name originates from the German word "krampen" which means "claw" and his roots stretch all the way back to pre-Christian pagan folklore. During the 12th century, the Catholic church tried to ban Krampus celebrations because they believed it was a form of devil worship, but to no avail.
On the other hand, Saint Nicholas (the origin of modern Santa Claus) was a real person who lived from 270 to 343. He was from the city of Myra in modern-day Turkey and lived during a very turbulent time in Roman history. He was a Christian bishop that was known for his lavish generosity and secret gift-giving. His most famous gift was dropping off a sack of gold through the window of a small house belonging to a poor man with three daughters. The money was enough to pay for their dowries, effectively saving them from being forced into prostitution.

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Mr. T. on how he chose his name: I think about my father being called "boy", my uncle being called "boy", my brother, coming back from Vietnam and being called "boy".
So I questioned myself:
"What does a black man have to do before he's given respect as a man?"
So when I was 18 years old, when I was old enough to fight and die for my country, old enough to drink, old enough to vote, I said I was old enough to be called a man.
I self-ordained myself Mr. T, so the first word out of everybody's mouth is "Mr.""

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HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY 🎄
Once we reach a specific number of retweets. I will choose someone to give two tickets away to the white out game against the lions this weekend!
#ProBowlVote Josh Metellus @noexcuses_23

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Loneliness is the worst pain in this world. It constantly eats away at the person's heart and can cause the person to hate, to feel enraged. It is like a wound in the heart, the type of wound that cannot go away with a kiss or a hug. The only thing that can make this great pain go away is love and compassion, another human heart to pull them out of this hell.
- Princess Diana

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@timecaptales @historyinmemes Seems like that's the last place she'd want to be buried; isolated and alone.
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Princess Diana, the beloved and iconic Princess of Wales, was known for her rebellious spirit and her determination to break free from the strict rules of the British monarchy. Throughout her life, she showed the world that she was not afraid to challenge the status quo and to stand up for what she believed in.
One of the most famous examples of this was when she refused to say that she would "obey" Prince Charles in their wedding vows, opting instead for "love, honor, and comfort." This small but powerful act sent a clear message that she was not going to be a traditional royal wife, and that she was determined to be her own person.
Another way in which Princess Diana broke royal protocol was by her down-to-earth nature and her ability to connect with people from all walks of life. She was known for her kindness and her willingness to listen, and she often spoke with common people about everyday topics like television. She also took her children to the department store to meet Santa, breaking the traditional royal protocol.
In 1991, Princess Diana again broke royal protocol by participating in a Mother's Day race at Prince Harry's school. Although she didn't win the race, she showed her competitive spirit and her determination to be a part of her children's lives.
Princess Diana's influence on the royal family cannot be overstated. She showed the world that it was possible to be a modern, independent woman and still be a part of the monarchy. She paved the way for future generations of royals, and her legacy will continue to inspire people for years to come.
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@AstronomyPosts @ef0redeath Pretty obvious if you think about it.
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@highbrow_nobrow Jokes on them. The sun doesn't go 'around' anything since the Earth is flat.
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@SoDakAustin @Mr_Objectivity Forgot about going after Kirk's heir in this draft.
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@blaireerskine @OldTakesExposed I love surprise carriage proposals.
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Well folks, it's been a year. But after a long contentious deliberative process, I'm happy to confirm that the US Treasury has endorsed the 'Three Pillars' standards for subsidized clean hydrogen production: home.treasury.gov/news/press-rel…
It's almost as if they read our paper :)
Wilson Ricks@wilson_ricks
What's the most climate-consequential decision the US federal government will make this coming year? It might just be about hydrogen. Today, the ZERO Lab contributes to the conversation with a new paper published in Environmental Research Letters: doi.org/10.1088/1748-9… 1/n
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@_Gannon @notJDaigle Injures can cause you to do desperate things. Nick Mullens is my starting quarterback this week.
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@notJDaigle Imagine thinking someone would start Dotson or Doubs in the semifinals
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