Who Is Machiavelli and What Is His Philosophy About?
Niccolò Machiavelli, a name that resonates with intrigue and the dark arts of political maneuvering, has been a subject of intense study and debate for centuries.
Born on May 3, 1469, in Florence, Italy, Machiavelli was a diplomat, political philosopher, playwright, and a civil servant of the Florentine Republic. His most notorious work, “The Prince,” remains a seminal text in political theory and realpolitik. But who was the man behind these ideas, and what exactly is the philosophy that has made his name synonymous with cunning political strategy?
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7 First Hand Accounts Of What Human Taste Like
If you were wondering what human meat taste like, wonder no longer! I compiled a list of testimonies from cannibals, psychos and degenerates to help you better understand the flavor profiles of human flesh.
1. Back in the 1920s, one man set out to provide a detailed record of the societies that devour human flesh – and went so far as to taste it himself. American adventurer William Buehler Seabrook wrote of his experiences in his book Jungle Ways, published in 1931:
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What Happens When A Cowboy “Breaks” a Horse?
In a way its similar to training any other animal – training your dog to not pee/poop in the house, but to bark or wait patiently by the door to be let out into the yard.
Its an adjustment from their young colt/foal/pup/kitten carefree days of doing whatever to having to follow rules.
“Breaking” is a holdover term from when they’d rustle up wild horses, so the sudden adjustment to wearing a halter, bridle or saddle – let alone having someone ride on their back – was a rude and unwelcome development and they’d buck and generally have a huge tantrum.
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Picture of the Day
“The Doll Test”, which found that given a choice between Black dolls and white dolls, most Black children preferred to play with white dolls and was later cited as a factor in the Brown v. Board of Education decision
In the landscape of American history, the struggle for civil rights has been a persistent battle fought on many fronts. Among the arsenal for change, one of the most poignant and revealing weapons was not a piece of legislation or a violent protest; it was a simple psychological experiment involving children and two dolls. This was the Doll Test, a study that laid bare the insidious impact of systemic racism on young minds and became a cornerstone in the historic Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case that desegregated American schools.
Why My Kids Will Wrestle
(photo: @chris_chow)
1. Foundation sport. Wrestling is the perfect foundation for all other sports. Wrestling is balance, agility, hand –eye coordination, flexibility, positioning, strength, speed, explosiveness, footwork, hustle, mental focus, mental toughness, core strength,concentration, competition, and endurance. Wrestling will make our youth better at all other sports.
Linkage
The 50 Best Movie And TV Show Twists Of All Time – The Ringer
She Played ‘Ashley Banks’ on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. See Tatyana Ali Now at 44 – Wanderer
How Bad Is Your Streaming Music? Our sophisticated A.I. judges your awful taste in music – The Pudding
Whatever Happened To Bloodsport Actor Donald Gibb? – Ned Hardy
First-Gen Social Media Users Have Nowhere to Go – Wired
This pocket knife cuts like crazy, weighs nothing, feels great in your hand, and can last basically forever if you use it right. And it will cost you less than $20 – Amazon
The Strike Is Over! SAG-AFTRA & Studios Reach Tentative Deal On New Three-Year Contract – Deadline
The $2 Million Coal Mine That Might Hold a $37 Billion Treasure – WSJ
What AI architects fear most: Undetectable fake images – Axios
I study highly successful people for a living. Here are 11 little habits they practice every day – CNBC
How to Say the Unsayable: 10 Ways to Approach a Sensitive, Daunting Conversation – The Guardian
What happens in ‘The Marvels’ post-credits scene? – We Got This Covered
Asking one simple question can entirely change how you feel – Pscyhe
A weighted blanket is a must-have for the winter time. Somehow it makes you feel safe and warm, but not too warm and before you know it you’re asleep – Amazon
How to Tell If Your Child Is Gifted (and What to Do If They Are) – Life Hacker
5 Ways to Build Resilience and Conquer Adversity – Mark Manson
Here’s How to Give Women Orgasms, According to Lesbians – VICE
The gigantic training guns that helped the troops better understand the firing mechanism – Rare Historical Photos
The Dumping Grounds
What Are Art Freeports?
(photo: MHM55)
In the labyrinthine world of high-value art, not all masterpieces spend their days adorning the walls of museums or luxury homes. Some find themselves in the less glamorous, albeit strategically advantageous, confines of art freeports. These storage facilities, often located near airports or in tax-friendly jurisdictions, are the art world’s open secret, a place where the wealthy can store valuable pieces—sometimes indefinitely—away from the prying eyes of tax authorities. This article sheds light on the enigmatic world of art freeports and their controversial role in the realm of tax evasion.
