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Saturn's Transient Rings: A Fleeting Cosmic Marvel
Since Galileo first observed Saturn's rings through his telescope, dubbing them "Saturn's ears," humanity has been captivated by their iconic beauty. However, in cosmic terms, these mesmerizing rings might be fleeting—a momentary spectacle. Some estimates suggest they could be younger than the dinosaurs.
By stephen kinyanjui2 years ago in Education
Life as a Court Jester: Jovial Entertainer or Risky Maverick
In the 10th century, the daring jester Jing Xinmo found himself in a perilous situation after a playful encounter with a dog led to a teasing remark directed at the Chinese emperor's children. The emperor, taking offense, trained an arrow on Jing, ready to deliver a harsh punishment. However, instead of begging for his life, Jing fearlessly cracked yet another joke. Fortunately, this witty pun hit its mark, and the emperor's arrow missed. The existence of jesters, contrary to popular belief, extended beyond medieval Europe and thrived in various times and cultures. The earliest reliably recorded jester, You Shi, emerged in 7th century BCE China and declared that his jesting words could not give offense, a privilege central to the jester's role, though occasionally breached. Jesters held unique relationships with power, as they were both objects of mockery and cherished entertainers and confidants. Becoming a jester involved diverse paths, including appointments due to physical or neurological differences, selection from the pool of entertainers, or recruitment by a traveling courtier. An example of the latter occurred in the 1530s when a royal servant wrote to King Henry VIII's chief minister, recommending a young boy as a replacement for the aging jester Sexten, assuring that he would be far more pleasant than his predecessor.
By stephen kinyanjui2 years ago in History
Decades of Silence Shattered: Roswell Mortuary Workers Reveal All
Glenn Dennis, a mortuary worker, found himself in the heart of one of the most prolific UFO hotspots of all time, Roswell, New Mexico. In this mysterious town, where rumors of a UFO crash near a military base and the recovery of extraterrestrial beings circulated, Glenn Dennis kept his terrifying tale hidden for over four decades. Born on March 24, 1925, Glenn moved to Roswell during his high school years. In 1940, he secured a part-time job at the local Funeral Home in Roswell, where he later became an embalmer after graduating from the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science in 1946. Glenn's meticulous attention to detail and record-keeping at Ballard Funeral Home proved valuable when, in 1947, he encountered something that would haunt him for life - an encounter that remained a closely guarded secret for over 40 years. At the time, he was also working in partnership with Walker Air Base, formerly known as Roswell Army Airfield, assisting with military contracts and attending to deceased service members.
By stephen kinyanjui2 years ago in History
