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It looks like this may be the original source (although it's a longer video that shows more details of the process).

This looks like it's the artist's Douyin account (TikTok in China). And this is her TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xu.xiaoxiao These beautifully embroidered goldfish are the final result of the artist's work:

Here's the Smithsonian's page on Suzhou embroidery from the National Museum of Asian Art.

from silk reeling to fine suzhou embroidery by 许潇潇

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Original source (Buzz Aldrin's Facebook from July 4, 2017 with caption: "‪Since my family & @ Buzzs_xtina & mascots are away, My Asst Glenna and I are having #FourthofJuly at home & truly getting in the independent spirit.‬") [Image described: photograph of Buzz Aldrin (who's 87 years old at the time the photo is posted in 2017) saluting and and holding a US flag. He has a T-shirt with Mount Rushmore on it that says "HOME OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE" and he has US flag-themed shorts and tall socks. There's a red, white, and blue flower bouquet partially visible in the foreground and a couch with a blanket with the West Point logo partially visible behind Buzz. /End]

Buzz Aldrin on his favorite day of the year.

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Original source from November 4, 2020 [Image description: Tweet from the hype (@TheHyyyype) that says, "stop complaining. if you don't like this country, leave. got a broken tail light? abandon your car by the side of the road. toilet not flushing? move out of your house. never try to solve any problems, just give up" /End]

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From what I can tell, it looks like this was sold in 2018 (I'm assuming to a private individual), so, unfortunately, it's probably not available to see in a museum "Georges-Frédéric Rötig was a French painter and draughtsman who established himself as a major figure in wildlife art at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Born in Paris in 1873, he developed an early fascination for wild and domestic fauna, which was to become the core of his work. Trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, he followed the teachings of masters such as Léon Bonnat and Jean-Léon Gérôme, two influential figures of academic realism.

Rötig is particularly renowned for his detailed studies of animals: majestic elephants, impressive birds of prey, expressive hunting dogs. His drawings and paintings, imbued with anatomical precision and an acute sensitivity to animal behavior, reflect a deep understanding of his subjects. Through a variety of media, including drawing, watercolor and sometimes oil, he virtuously captures the musculature, attitudes and energy of each species. He devotes much of his career to observing and depicting animals in their natural environment, often with almost scientific attention.

From 1894, he exhibited regularly at the Salon des artistes français, winning an honorable mention in 1898, a third medal in 1902 and a second medal in 1904. In 1922, Georges-Frédéric Rötig was awarded the prestigious Prix Rosa Bonheur, a distinction created in tribute to the famous 19th-century animal painter. The prize is awarded to artists who continue the legacy of Rosa Bonheur, whose work set new standards in the realistic depiction of animals. This recognition further establishes Rötig's reputation and underlines her role in the continuity of this French artistic tradition.

Today, Rötig's works are appreciated as much for their technical mastery as for their aesthetic and documentary dimension. His works can be found in many private collections and museums, where they continue to fascinate with their authenticity and liveliness." (source)

Georges Frédéric Rötig (1873-1961) - Red deer in winter, oil on canvas, 53 x 65 cm. 1920.

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Translation of French text (h/t moonstarsharshadow: Cal Lane is a Canadian artist. For 10 years she has been making lace based on floral or religious motifs with metal objects and other supports made of sheet metal, aluminum foil or steel. Everything goes there, gasoline drums, shovels, car hoods, containers. Cal Lane's: Website (h/t oblivious-chaos) Instagram Facebook From Cal's Instagram: Cal Lane is a sculptor who transforms steel, iron, and other industrial materials into intricate, lace-like forms.

Lane draws from her early experiences in her mother’s hair salon to explore themes of femininity, labor, and transformation. Her work has been exhibited around the world and continues to challenge and expand ideas of beauty and material. 2nd photo 3rd & 8th photo: Wheelbarrows from 2005 7th photo: Domesticated Turf - sculpted shipping container displayed in Sydney, Australia 4th photo: Cutting oil tank with oxy-acetylene in 2005

Cal Lane est une artiste canadienne. Depuis 10 ans elle fait de la dentelle à base de motifs floraux ou religieux avec des objets en métal et autres supports en tôle, feuille d’aluminium ou d’acier. Tout y passe, fûts d’essence, pelles, capots de voiture, containers.

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[Image description (from a non-ornithologist): Photo of Red-headed Woodpecker: bird perched on side of a tree with a bright red head and neck, and a white breast; Photo of White-winged Black Tern: bird with a black head, neck, and body, and white wings and grayish tail; Photo of Long-tailed Widowbird: black bird (with red and yellow on its wings and a fluffy-looking head) whose long tail feathers are about the same length as the rest of its body; Photo of Superb Fairywren: tiny round-shaped bird with disproportionately long legs, a fluffy, white belly, and overall black with some contrasting light blue areas; Photo of Magnificent Sunbird: bird with long-ish curved beak whose top half is red, bottom half is black, and has a bright dark blue tail; Photo of Beautiful Nuthatch: bird with yellow throat and blue/black/white pattern overall. /End description]

I have an odd request. Can you show us some good obviously named critters (ie red winged blackbird)?

Or, some very fancy-named creatures that are just little guys?

Well of course there are...

Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus), family Picidae, order Piciformes, MI, USA

photograph by Jocelyn Anderson

White-winged Black Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus), family Laridae, order Charadriiformes, Poland

photograph by Frank Vassen

Long-tailed Widowbird (Euplectes progne), male, family Ploceidae, order Passeriformes, found in southern Africa

photograph by Peter Merritt (@biglenswildlife)

AND LITTLE GUYS WITH RESPLENDENT NAMES...

Superb Fairywren (Malurus cyaneus), male, family Maluridae, order Passeriformes, SE Australia

photograph by Dave Nightingale

Magnificent Sunbird (Aethopyga magnifica), family Nectariniidae, order Passeriformes, Gawahon Eco Park, Philippines

photograph by Vinz Pascua (@vinzpascua)

Beautiful Nuthatch (Sitta formosa), family Sittidae, order Passeriformes, Bhutan

photograph by Krishnamurrthy Photography

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Thanks to a pair of a bionic gloves, this 80-year-old classical pianist can finally play the piano again. The maestro, João Carlos Martins, had lost dexterity in his hands due to aging and health complications. His face at being able to play piano again says it all. 🎶

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due to inflation the answer to life the universe and everything is now 48

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Original tweet source The book boxed set

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Oh yeah there's a part 2 of the horse desensitizing that I love.

🐎: Hey what's with that tiny predator, the one you're hold- WOAH WHAT THE FUCK WHY IS IT UP SO HIGH

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There’s a lot of excellent examples of the difference between a million and a billion, but here’s my new personal favorite from a conversation I had today:

A million minutes ago was April 2021, the height of the COVID pandemic.

A billion minutes ago was November 121 CE, the height of the Roman Empire.

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In one of my film classes last semester we had to tell a story in 3 pictures for a mini assignment so my friend and I did this

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Uni.

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A note, because not everyone knows this: if you're driving and another driver flashes their brights at you, this is a signal to be on alert and slow down. There may be debris in the road, a cop out of sight, or an animal crossing ahead of you. (Or, alternatively, your brights are on and they're getting blinded.) Whatever the reason, it's a signal that you need to focus and reduce speed. And possibly turn your own brights off.

This PSA has been brought to you by the four fawns that ran out in front of me at various points on my drive home.

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This is in the British Museum: "enamelled hilt and sheath with gold outlines and paintings in relief, decorated with flowers and jewels." The British Museum's photos are a little fuzzy, but the Metropolitan Museum in NY has a similar dagger with much higher-resolution photos that let you see all the amazing details

curved dagger and sheath, decorated with flowers and jewels 

qajar dynasty iran

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I took my little brother (autistic, mostly non verbal) out and he was using his voice keyboard to tell me something, and this little boy (maybe 4 or 5?) heard him and asked me "Is he a robot??" I tried to explain to him that no, he isn't a robot, he just communicates differently, but my darling brother was in the background max volume "I am robot I am robot I am robot I am robot"