S-Shaped Herkimer "Diamond" Chain This specimen is unique because... it has gemmy Smoky Quartz surrounding a clear Quartz crystal in the center and an aesthetic S-shape. Herkimer "Diamonds" are a variety of Quartz found in Herkimer, New York. These are nicknamed "Diamonds" because of their incredible brilliance and their chunky, double terminated shape that resembles a diamond. Mining for these crystals is very difficult because they are embedded in hard rock which requires lots of work to find small quantities and they are rarely found in long chains like this with excellent clarity.show more

This is a natural piece of kimberlite with a... rough Diamond still inside! Kimberlite is the volcanic rock that diamonds are found in and it’s rare to see in person with the Diamond still intact 📹: Grant Mobleyshow more

There's a bacteriophage that turns bacteria into “liquid crystals.”... Specifically, Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria make Pf phages, which are rod-shaped, negatively-charged, and measure about 2 micrometers in length (roughly the length of an E. coli cell). These phages leave the cells and enter their surroundings. There, they mix with polymers, also secreted by the cells, to form a crystalline matrix. Surprisingly, this is good for the cells. Although the phages kill some of them, it also makes their biofilms stickier and able to withstand certain antibiotics. These bacteria + phages are prevalent in cystic fibrosis patients; they've formed a sort of symbiotic relationship. The Pf phages are made from thousands of repeating copies of a coat protein, called CoaB, which wraps around a single-stranded, circular DNA genome. These genes are integrated directly on the bacterial chromosome. The bacteria “turn on” these phage genes when placed in a viscous environment with low oxygen levels. This is like a trigger to start forming a biofilm. And the cells make a lot of phages; about 100 billion per milliliter. These liquid crystals form because of a physics principle called “depletion attraction.” If you just mix a bunch of loose or flexible polymers together (such as long carbon chains) they will not form a liquid crystal. But if you mix stiff rods (the phages) with loose polymers at a high enough concentration, the polymers will force the phages close together to create a material that flows like a liquid despite being ordered like a crystal. See the video below. These liquid crystal biofilms are hard to get rid of. The negatively-charged phages block many antibiotics (like aminoglycosides, which are positively-charged) from entering cells. Liquid crystals also retain water, so these biofilms can survive on drier surfaces. I first heard about this from Malmesbury’s excellent newsletter, called “Telescopic Turnip.”show more

This is the type of shower that I installed... in my new Duplex in all bathrooms (4) Tenants just fall in love with them at first sight. Once you see this type of long panels in a shower you can’t go back to the usual small tiles. These long panels are quartz and they just look great and they’re cheaper than the normal small tiles. They look very luxurious and they’re cheaper than price is less than tiles at home deposit or other flooring places, floor and decor. $1500 for all the long panels plus labor… Not bad at all Great for renovations or new buildsshow more

Today I learned that Ostriches eat stones. They eat... stones because it is important for their digestive system. These omnivores eat a lot of plants, but they have no teeth. This can present a problem because plants contain complex molecules that are sometimes difficult to digest. In order to digest their food better, the ostrich will eat stones.show more

“everyone just has to do things they don’t want... to. true happiness is found in moments. those short bursts of time are what happiness is. i think it’s because of that short happiness (that) we work hard and endure it.”show more

Another angle of these animals attacking a law abiding... homeowner in his own front yard. They do this because they know there are no consequences for criminality in New York. They’ve done this before and will do it again.show more

13-year-old Muslim boy in Germany states: “This is a... land of infidels, and they are obliged to take and welcome us Muslims because we are superior.” Integration is a myth. That is the radicalized mentality they are brought up with.show more

Today in Gaza, Israeli soldiers raise their flag in... the yellow line, which seems to be a hint of an attempt to control these parts forever. This is the reality of colonialism, apartheid, and occupation. People are desperately waiting for their return. Gaza is like a tuna can now. People are melted in it.show more

13-year-old Muslim boy in Germany says: “This is a... land of infidels, and they are obliged to take and welcome us Muslims because we are superior.” Integration is a myth. This is the radicalized mentality they are brought up with.show more

It is a red lipped batfish and is found... off the coast of the Galapagos Islands and Peru. You won't find them at the surface o. They are deep divers. This is because they can't really swim. They mostly walk on the ocean floor. Their modified fins act like legs (kind of).show more

13-year-old Muslim boy in Germany says: “This is a... land of infidels, and they are obliged to take and welcome us Muslims because we are superior.” Integration is a myth. This is the radicalized mindset they are all brought up with.show more

🚨 Grass Season 2 Airdrop Diamond - Script Users... & Real Users 😱 In Season 2, we now have the Diamond feature, and many users are seeing their Diamonds increase over time. However, the growth pattern is very different for everyone. Some users are getting small increases, while others are reporting massive jumps — 500+ Diamonds or even more. In my previous post, many people commented that they have 5K, 17K, 23K, even 25K+ Diamonds. This raises an important question — is this growth actually real, or are some users using scripts? Or could it be influenced by factors like location and network activity? As we know, higher internet activity and connections may result in more Diamonds. Now I want to hear from you 👇 How many Diamonds do you currently have? And do you think this growth is real or manipulated? #GrassSeason2 #Airdrop #Crypto #Web3 #grassseason2update #grassairdorpupdate #grassseason2airdorp #grassseason2scriptusersshow more

Foreigners at the Sawgrass Mall in Florida are seen... with this crazy amount of bags all completely full with body sprays I verified this is very common at Sawgrass Mills mall with Victoria’s Secret Forefingers come into America and buy massive amounts of these products to resell in their home countries Sawgrass Mills is a major destination for tourists, particularly from Latin America like Brazil, Venezuela and Colombia. They come specifically for US outlet shopping They buy in massive quantities because items are much cheaper in the US. Many end up purchasing extra luggage just to haul everything home. This is a well-known “luggage phenomenon” at this mallshow more

The people claiming there is no evidence of pedophilia... in the Epstein files almost universally are doing it because they have a vested interest in the normalization of sex with children, and they are happy to tell you that themselves.show more

🚐 A van that can Greetings from Ukraine! These... cool dudes are the 82nd Air Assault Brigade. They fly 🦅 drones and hunt the invaders. Now they are in a bit of trouble because their old van has died. Totally. That is why they are asking if you can help? Our goal is $4000. That will allow us to get new wheels for these guys. Wanna be part of history? Join by donating a few 💵 Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦 Donate @show more

Are you wondering why your sky is always a... solid shade of white, with no gaps in it? It’s because you are living under a geo-engineered shelf of chemical cloud. This is what the edge of that cloud (which is rarely ever seen) looks like.show more

The Pakistanis are monsters, that are unique in human... history. They have been enforcing a comprehensive blockade on Azad Jammu Kashmir for 3 months now, not even allowing in medicine and baby milk - so that people die. For the most part, their population are enablers of this. They are enforcing suffering on the people of AJK because we refuse to surrender to them.show more