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Yes, I’m sure that with both feet safely planted on the ground, you’re convinced that if you were a 20-year-old pilot facing imminent death, your final radio call would be a masterclass in composure, delivered with perfect calm.
You’re so proud of yourself and your imagined courage.
It wasn't a cliff, it was a slope. You just documented it in numbers.
WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO EZEKIEL ELLIOTT…?
The former #Cowboys superstar was once arguably the BEST running back in football.
Zeke led the #NFL in rushing twice and had three 1,000+ yard seasons in his first four years.
2016: 1,631 yards, 15 TDs
2018: 1,434 yards, 6 TDs
2019: 1,357 yards, 12 TDs
2022: 876 yards, 12 TDs
2023: 642 yards, 3 TDs
2024: 226 yards, 3 TDs
Then completely fell off a cliff.
Drinking enough water prevents dehydration.
Keeping your fridge and freezer closed is the best way to keep food fresh for as long as possible. - @nbcselected nbcnews.com/select/shopping/…
The aviation failures of September 11th, 2001, combined with the inability of New York architecture to endure the challenges of the 20th Century...
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What critical, distinct benefits do mothers and fathers offer their children? Should we be endorsing family structures that specifically exclude one of them?
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If aliens invade tomorrow, we just lost the single best human being to send as our representative to say we’re worth something.
God rest your soul you wise, witty, always self effacing and deeply wonderful poet and wit of a woman.
Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.
Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).
A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.
At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at dollyparton.com
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at imaginationlibrary.com
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I’m a physics teacher, and quite a few stories have stayed with me throughout my career.
In my class, there’s an unwritten rule: For every final research project, students must submit a lab notebook recording all raw measurement data. Missing data or fabricated results mean an automatic F, in science there’s simply no room for dishonesty.
At the end of the term that year, a girl came to turn in her reversible pendulum project which was meant to measure the acceleration due to gravity. The data in her notebook was all over the place, and her graph was wildly off from the theoretical value of 9.8 m/s².
"My results are... completely ruined," she said. "Everyone else got nice numbers close to 9.8. I guess I'm getting an F".
I looked at her densely packed notebook, filled with meticulous notes: measurements taken at 2:00 AM, the humidity in her bedroom, even the exact times the string snapped and had to be retied. Having taught for over a decade, I can easily tell who fakes their numbers to match the textbook and who stays up all night putting in the real work.
"Why didn't you just tweak the numbers a bit to get closer to 9.8, like the others?" I asked.
She looked up, her eyes rimmed with red, but her voice was steady: "Because the data is what it is. You taught us that a scientist never lies about their data."
I silently flipped to the next page and marked a big red A.
She was stunned. "Wait... but my experiment completely failed?"
"Your experiment didn't fail. It just proved that your pendulum had air drag and a wobbly pivot" I said. "Science isn't about manufactured perfection, it's about the pursuit of truth. You stood up for the truth, and that's the true mark of a researcher."
Starting that semester, I created a small award in the corner of the lab: "The Best Failed Lab Report", given to the experiment with the most skewed results, but the most honest logs and thorough error analysis.
I want these kids to understand that having the courage to acknowledge mistakes and confront reality matters far more than faking a perfect score just to please someone else.
