#Strange News

[blueiscoool]

2,000-Year-Old Painted Dog Penis Bone Found in Ancient Roman Ritual Shaft

Some archaeologists were excavating a quarry shaft just outside of London. They found thousands of animal and human bones dating back to Roman times. Among them, they found the remains of over 280 domestic animals.

Pigs, cows, sheep, horses. 70% of those animals were dogs. Among those remains they found one animal bone that stood out among the rest: a dog’s baculum bone that had been partially painted red.

For anyone who hasn’t recently brushed up on their dog anatomy terminology, the baculum is a penis bone.

ANCIENT PAINTED DOG PENIS BONE LIKELY USE FOR FERTILITY RITUALS

This rare object thought to be used during rituals was found at the Nescot dig site in the town of Ewell in 2015. The site dates back to the late first or second century CE. Of the many dog remains they found, none of them showed signs of butchery, burning, or disease. However, the dog penis bone was covered in iron oxide, which is not naturally occurring at that site.

That means someone painted red ocher on the penis bone before dropping it off in the pile of bones. You might better know red ocher as the ancient version of red paint our distant ancestors used to paint figures on cave walls. It’s also a material commonly associated with Roman rituals.

The bone probably symbolized fertility and was used to offer some kind of protection, since the penis was considered a good luck charm and sometimes used to ward off the evil eye. Researchers believe that a lot of the animals found at the site were born in the spring and summer, times that align with agricultural fertility.

Both dogs and horses are animals that were closely associated with fertility rites in Roman Europe.

By Luis Prada.

[oddtownuniverse]

Mondays officially canceled. Therapists rejoice. Alarm clocks protest.

OddTown News reports: The Government finally does something right. Mondays are now illegal.

[dyanamic]

 Discover the surreal tale of a world-famous tennis player mysteriously turning into a swarm of tiny wasps. A strange blend of sports and fantasy that will leave you buzzing.

[virovirokun-has-adhd]

[monatoxin]

strange happenings -

[internettythings]

This has to be fake, right?

[beekeeperspicnic]

Hey so did you know that the Mars rover Perseverance has an instrument called SHERLOC which is studying the composition of the soil, and an accompanying camera called WATSON that is documenting everything?

In 2024 they've been exploring somewhere called the "Beehive Geyser", except SHERLOC's cover got stuck (presumably resulting in grit affecting a sensitive instrument?)

I feel very normal about this.

Explore the universe together, guys.

[abiscuit]

I love Star Trek, I love how every time a federation ship goes into the romulan neutral zone there is also immediately a romulan ship. Like girl, what were YOU doing in the neutral zone?

[lonesomedreamer]

ALIEN LANDSCAPES of STAR TREK

[crazy-lizard-lover]

The main issue with Modern Star Trek is that it lacks campy episodes. Discovery and Picard and SNW take themselves far too seriously. Where is a dog dressed up as a unicorn? Where are the weird ass aliens that are a thinly veiled political allegory?

This can easily be solved by reducing the special effects budget to $10 USD and the help of 3 paid interns.

[blueiscoool]

Meteorite Strike Captured by Doorbell Camera in Canada

A doorbell camera on a Canadian home captured rare video and sound of a meteorite striking Earth as it crashed into a couple’s walkway.

When Laura Kelly and her partner returned home after an evening walk in July, they were surprised to find their walkway littered with dust and strange debris, according to the Meteoritical Society.

They checked their security camera and saw something slamming against their entrance way, producing a cloud of smoke and a crackle.

The pair reported what they found to the University of Alberta's Meteorite Reporting System and the curator Chris Herd, who examined samples of the debris to confirm its interstellar origins.

Meteorites are bits of space rock that hit Earth after surviving a trip through its scorching atmosphere.

About 43,500 kilograms of similar debris strikes Earth every day, according to NASA, but is much more likely to plunge into an ocean than onto someone's front stoop.

While cameras have captured meteors streaking through the sky, it's rare to capture the sound of a complete meteorite strike on video and this footage is believed to be a first.

The space rock, officially registered Monday, was named Charlottetown after the city on Prince Edward Island in eastern Canada where it struck.

[razzafrazzle]

I think that I've only drawn Ford like. 3 times in my entire life. so here's some Fordsy (and some Fiddsy. and a Bill I guess)

[image description: a page of drawings of ford, mcgucket, and bill cipher from gravity falls. near the top are two portraits of ford, one in the gravity falls style and the other in a more realistic style. next to that is a simple doodle of ford and mcgucket smiling and embracing with the caption "old man yaoi!" beneath them. in the bottom left is a simple drawing of a younger ford, and next to that is a drawing of bill with a speech bubble saying "i'm here too! also i'm hatless for spacing reasons". next to that is bill's hat, as well as mcgucket in an orange and brown 70s-style outfit and a braided beard, and he is sitting on the ground, lost in thought. end id]

[atarial]

six crews done now for this little project of mine :D

[boozois]

the creature will grant you one wish for the new year, what do you wish for?

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What is a narcissist?

What characterizes a narcissist? I've encountered this term frequently, not because my friends or colleagues have applied it to me, but rather due to my older sister's frequent use of it. She appears to believe that I fit this description. To diagnose someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), five out of the nine criteria from the DSM-IV-TR are necessary. Some of the traits associated with NPD include a heightened sense of self-importance, preoccupation with fantasies of power, wealth, success, and love, a constant need for admiration, a belief in one's uniqueness, a lack of empathy, arrogance, entitlement, a preference for associating only with important or special individuals, and a tendency to exploit others for personal gain.

It's crucial to distinguish between narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder. Narcissism refers to certain exhibited traits in a person, where they don't meet enough criteria to be categorized as having NPD.

Allow me to elaborate on the fact that most of us possess elements of personality disorders to some degree. For instance, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is one of the most commonly discussed ones. Each of us experiences varying levels of OCD tendencies. Similarly, anxiety and periods of depression are universal; the key lies in the extent to which these disorders disrupt our daily functioning.

This principle applies to both narcissism and NPD. Celebrating our achievements occasionally and taking pride in reaching goals are healthy behaviors. There's no issue with that. Therefore, if someone labels you as a narcissist or suggests you have OCD, don't be overly concerned. More often than not, they might be projecting their own emotions onto you. Give them space to express themselves, and eventually, the genuine truth will emerge.

Examples and Anecdotes: Imagine a coworker who consistently seeks praise for their achievements and often downplays the accomplishments of others. While this behavior might seem narcissistic, it doesn't necessarily meet the criteria for NPD. On the other hand, someone with NPD might manipulate their colleagues into doing their work for them, exploiting their desire to please for personal gain.

Treatment and Coping Strategies: For those dealing with narcissism or NPD, seeking professional help from therapists or counselors is a crucial step. Cognitive-behavioral therapy and other therapeutic approaches can be effective in addressing the underlying issues and promoting healthier behaviors. Developing empathy, self-awareness, and coping strategies are integral parts of the recovery process. For friends and family, setting boundaries and encouraging open communication can help manage interactions with individuals exhibiting narcissistic traits. Remember that change takes time and dedication, but it's possible with the right support and commitment.

Source: What is a narcissist?

[cocodavie]

Watching that Star trek x Spongebob commercial made me want a 2 hour special episode about them.