TM Heindsight

In 1967, the jungles of Vietnam contained extra risks to soldiers beyond bullets, traps, and tunnels. It had an entire ecosystem ready to challenge any life unfortunate enough to come into contact. Certain snakes, ants, mosquitos, centipedes and even plants were a problem.🐅🐍🐅

Armored rail trains are still in use since before WW1 when Russia built up a militarized rail systems to provide defense and safe transport of troops. Rail cars with impressive armor and weaponry can be seen in military museums and the central Perm region train cemetery. 🚊🌞🚂

At the age of 72, Goya moved into a two-story house outside Madrid and painted dark, disturbing murals on the walls. Later removed from the walls and framed, they became known as “The Black Paintings” for their noir themes and chilling presentation. 🪐☀️🪐

Yuri Knorozov was already a leading academic when he achieved next level historical status by deciphering Mayan hieroglyphics script in 1953. 📚✏️

At the age of 57, George Washington had all of his remaining teeth pulled and received the first of several complete sets of false teeth to alleviate his constant ailments resulting from recurring infections. 🦷🪥🦷

Diogenes was also known as Sinope Dogg. 🐕🦴

Even at age 69, Valentin Dikul was still lifting weights and juggling heavy spherical balls to delight audiences. Once regionally famous; he is now well known around the world for his feats and showmanship. 💪🏋️‍♂️💪

The Great Dying, which occurred 250 million years ago, was a time of harsh conditions thru which very few mammals or amphibians managed to safely find refuge. In these times, multiple species would seek safe harbor together. 🦊🦎🦊

The subterranean city of Derinkuyu holds many mysteries. Note the smooth architecture and advanced methods of illuminating the room and tunnels. Seeking these answers may reveal more truths about our ancestors methods. ⚒️⛏️🍻

Wood block artworks were especially popular throughout the entire Japanese Edo period. Here is an additional woodblock example titled Swallow and Frog at a Party 燕と蛙の宴会

In 1903, Twain and Lewis met for the last time at Quarry Farm. In 1906, the 71-year-old Lewis died and was buried in Elmira. Four years later, Mark Twain was also laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery at Elmira, just yards from his friend John T. Lewis.

The original Popeye and a modern favorite impressionist. ❤️💪❤️

The subterranean city of Derinkuyu holds many mysteries. Note the smooth architecture and advanced methods of illuminating the room and tunnels. Seeking these answers may reveal more truths about our ancestors methods. ⚒️⛏️🍻

Just one example is the Antikythera mechanism, the Ancient Greek hand-powered orrery, described as the oldest known example of an analog computer; and used to predict astronomical positions and eclipses decades in advance. We must humbly admit we still don’t know what we don’t know. 🤔

Aloha Airlines Flight 243 had catastrophic damage to its exterior and engine. The flight attendant sucked out of the plane is the scenario that nightmares are made of. It’s a miracle the entire plane wasn’t lost as a result. ✈️🛩️😱

House rules always win.🃏💉⏱️

Looks a lot like Washington DC architecture. Perhaps the spirit of Rome continues as a shadow power to this very day? 🏛️⚜️🏛️

"I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds" — Oppenheimer quoting line from the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad-Gita.

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The methods of lighting across at least 18 subterranean levels has many theories. Simple holes, mirrors, torches, bioluminescence and even the Baghdad Battery light bulbs are commonly referenced. Sumerians likely explained on cuneiform tablets.