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Getting to Know Me

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What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Here are some of my foundations for perfect happiness. The first is having moments of presence, like when I can really enjoy a cup of tea and taste it fully. I also find happiness in mindfully taking a walk, where I pay attention to the colors and textures around me, noticing how the leaves change or feeling the roughness of a tree bark.

Another key part of my happiness is tapping into my creative flow. Whether I’m writing a poem, drawing, or painting, these activities make me feel alive and joyful. When I’m in that creative zone, I feel a deep sense of happiness and contentment. Being able to express myself through art is truly a special part of my life.

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Contrary to what you might expect, the largest tire manufacturer in the world isn’t Goodyear or Bridgestone. If you take toys into account, it is actually LEGO. The Danish brand makes over 300 million rubber tires annually and has held the Guinness World Record for the largest toy Tire manufacturer since 2011.

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Medieval falks brought a sense of humor to the naming of hunting dogs. One fifteenth-century manuscript recorded Lewde, Badde, Nameles, and Spowse on a list moniker. Other entertaining entries include Argument, Feete, and Salmon.

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“Moonlight” (2016) made history by becoming, when adjusted for inflation, the lowest-budget film ever to win the Best Picture award at the Oscars. Barry Jenkins created the movie for just $1.5 million. In comparison, the first winner of the Best (originally Outstanding) Picture award, “Wings,” had a budget of two million dollars in 1927.

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You can tell zebra species apart by looking at the pattern of stripes on their rump: Mountain zebras have smaller stripes; plain zebras have broad bands; and Grevy’s zebra stripes come together to form a kind of triangle.

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The first transatlantic phone call (i.e., not a test or experiment), was made between New York City and London on January 7, 1927. During a test the previous day, technicians made small talk about the weather.

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This week has been very draining for me, and it crushed my creativity. I am feeling a little more energized at the moment, so hopefully, I can create some great posts for you guys.

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Due to their high oil content, pistachios are self-heating and can spontaneously combust as they decompose. It can happen under certain circumstances, such as when the nuts are packed too tightly and exposed to humid air or moisture. Indeed, this is true of pretty much any high oil nut.

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The blood and livers of slain gladiators were considered tremendously valuable under the Roman Empire, as people used them to treat epilepsy.

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The same literary agent represented children’s book authors Stan and Jan Berenstain (the Berenstain Bear Series) and On the Road author Jack Kerouac.

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100 years ago, on

December 23, 1925

The Radio City Music Hall Rockettes dance troupe formed in St. Louis as the Missouri Rockets. The moved to New York permanently in 1932.

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100 years ago, on

December 12, 1925

The first “motor hotel,” later abbreviated “motel,” opened in San Luis Obispo, California, the halfway point when driving from San Francisco to Los Angeles.