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I went for Pascal and Quinn

And I came out with Kirby in my heart (her voice! Goddammit!)

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In the next two weeks I really need to continue my fanfiction

I am so close to end it!

Gaaaaaaaaah

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Some company for Carter

And I needed some color and girl power in this empty room

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Welcome into the family!

Finally got around to watching the Doom Patrol show. After watching the first episode I already love it. Especially Cliff/Robotman. I've only ever read some of the Grant Morrison run so I'm interested in reading more of the whole series and binging the show at the same time.

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"TYLER, JESSICA, EDUARDO!!!! COME BAAAAAACK!!!

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Credits to Taz

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The Spiders That Came From The Sea

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If you were asked: what is the oldest scientifically recognised arachnid? Your answer would probably be Parioscorpio venator, which lived during the early Silurian period, between 437.5 and 436.5 million years ago. The previous record holder was the Scottish Dolichophonus loudonensis, which at 434 million years old is 1 to 3 million years younger than P. venator.

Until a few days ago, that would have been a perfectly acceptable answer. However, a recent discovery has pushed the origin of arachnids—encompassing not only scorpions, but also spiders and ticks—even further back in time and, surprisingly, placed it in the ocean.

The turning point came from the study of an ancient fossil: Mollisonia symmetrica. Initially considered a primitive marine chelicerate, the Mollisonia fossil, dated approximately 500 million years ago and preserved at the Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology, was examined using advanced optical microscopy. Its segmented body, similar to that of a scorpion, with a rounded carapace and six pairs of appendages, already suggested a relationship with modern arachnids, but the real secret lay in its nervous system.

Through the analysis of neuropils (regions of nervous tissue between neurons), researchers identified a remarkable similarity to those of today’s spiders and scorpions. M. symmetrica, which lived in an aquatic environment, had a prosoma—the anterior part of the body—with segmental ganglia arranged in a radial pattern, and an unsegmented brain sending nerves to appendages resembling chelicerae. Most astonishingly, it exhibited an antero-posterior inversion of the brain compared to insects, crustaceans, and horseshoe crabs, as if it were “flipped”—just like in modern spiders. This unique arrangement, found only in arachnids, provides modern species with superior control over their many appendages, which is fundamental for the agility, speed, and predatory skills that still define them.

The discovery therefore suggests that the earliest arachnids evolved in a marine environment, not exclusively on land as previously believed. Traditionally, it was thought that the first creatures to conquer land were myriapod-like arthropods and some primitive insects. Now, thanks to this discovery, researchers suggest that an ancestor of arachnids, similar to Mollisonia, may also have made the transition to terrestrial life, preying upon other ancient creatures that already inhabited the emerging continents.

See You Soon and Good Science!

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I was there when youtube didn't have advertisements

When twitter didn't have advertisements

When facebook was born, and didn't have advertisements

Now it is a nightmare

And why they keep advertising dating apps?!?!?!

i hope that someday there will be no more advertisements ever again

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The comfort or warmth that @snoopyoftheday brings me every day when it appears on my timeline...there is no way to describe it

[I am lucky that my mother made me read both Peanuts and Mafalda when I was a kid and a teen]

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My elderly aunt is disabled and has to take care of her dying husband. She has no family that goes to visit her and I'm the only one that talks to her. I have your blog notifications turned on and everyday I send her a "Snoopy of the Day" and it brings her so much joy. Thank you for being a staple in her life. Keep bringing smiles and joy and Snoopy to all <3

sometimes we forget how important the people in our lives are, until it's too late. i'm grateful that you're there for her, and i'm glad i can bring even a small bit of happiness into her life. sending so much love to all three of you.

since you're anon, i'm sharing this as a reminder to everyone: please share your love with the people who matter to you before it's too late.

thank you for sharing this. 🫂

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TAG GAME!!!

Why are you even wondering who tagged me? You already know the answer by now! If you are new --> @walkingaline

Currently reading: Sud e Magia by Ernesto de Martino. This book was suggested to me by a milf (gilf?) that I deeply adore and love and she is the best. I was able to buy it before leaving and to ask her to write me a message on the first page "something I will read once on the flight and not before" ❤️❤️

Last Song: Verona-MUSE

Last film: Calendar Girls (yes, again!) I was visiting one of my bffs last weekend and we needed something comfy to watch together

Last series: since I moved I didn't watch any series, so the last one was Orphan Black: Echoes (that I must continue), but today I watched Bob's Burgers and Las Mamas Presentan

Sweet/Salty/Savory: all of them?

Tea or Coffee: Tea first, coffee if needed

Working on: my scientific research; to find time to continue and finish my fanfiction; myself to this new environment; to overcome my shyness; my spoken English

Whoever wants to play is welcome ❤️

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Can we talk about how Linda and Bob are super supportive of Tina's writing? She writes Erotic stories and they are like "You go girl!" they don't stop her, they don't find it silly. She even share her stories with her family.

I love the Belcher's!

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YES!!!!!!!!!!!

My queen!!!!!!!

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That moment when the university decides to finally pay you two months of old salary

*tears of joy*

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snoopy of the day