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🙏🇺🇸🙏 Eric Ward stepped into a war zone at 19 years old, knowing exactly what that meant-and still chose to serve. He was a Marine with II Marine Expeditionary Force, deployed to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, one of the most dangerous regions during Operation Enduring Freedom. Combat there was constant....

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🇺🇸Remembering Marine Lance Cpl. Timothy M. Bell Jr. 🇺🇸 He was only 22 when he was killed in Iraq on Aug. 3, 2005, after his amphibious assault vehicle was struck by an IED south of Hadithah. A black belt in judo, Timothy had hoped to buy a motorcycle when he came home that September. His father said, “My son was the last of the John Waynes, but tougher.” Timothy had wanted to be a Marine since he was 6. His room was filled with Marine posters and memorabilia, and his family said protecting others—especially his three younger sisters—was part of why he chose to serve. Before deploying for training, he told his stepmother just one thing: “This is what I was born to do.” May we never forget the service and sacrifice of Lance Cpl. Timothy M. Bell Jr. 🙏🇺🇸
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🇺🇸Remembering Marine Lance Cpl. Timothy M. Bell Jr. 🇺🇸 He was only 22 when he was killed in Iraq on Aug. 3, 2005, after his amphibious assault vehicle was struck by an IED south of Hadithah. A black belt in judo, Timothy had hoped to buy a motorcycle when he came home that September. His father said, “My son was the last of the John Waynes, but tougher.” Timothy had wanted to be a Marine since he was 6. His room was filled with Marine posters and memorabilia, and his family said protecting others—especially his three younger sisters—was part of why he chose to serve. Before deploying for training, he told his stepmother just one thing: “This is what I was born to do.” May we never forget the service and sacrifice of Lance Cpl. Timothy M. Bell Jr. 🙏🇺🇸

Lucy

49,114 次观看 • 5 个月前

She was 19, riding in a convoy through Iraq, when one hidden explosion ended her life instantly forever. Carrie French was only 19 years old when she stepped into a war that demanded more than most people ever experience in a lifetime. She served with the 145th Support Battalion of the Idaho National Guard during Operation Iraqi Freedom, deployed to Kirkuk, Iraq, where every mission carried unseen danger. Her role was part of a support convoy—missions that often appeared routine but were never truly safe. In Iraq, even the simplest movement on the road required discipline, trust, and constant awareness. Threats were not always visible. Sometimes they were buried beneath the ground, waiting silently. On June 5, 2005, her convoy moved forward like so many before it. The day carried no warning, no sign of what was about to happen. Then, in an instant, an improvised explosive device detonated beneath or near the convoy. The explosion was sudden and overwhelming, leaving no time for reaction. Carrie French was killed in the line of duty. She was 19 years old—old enough to serve her country, old enough to wear the uniform, yet far too young to have her life end in a single moment of violence. After her death, she was posthumously promoted to corporal, a recognition of her service and commitment. Today, her name remains one among many in a war defined by unseen danger and sudden loss. Most people will never know her story, but for those who understand the cost of service, Carrie French represents a generation of young soldiers who stepped forward willingly—and never returned home.
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She was 19, riding in a convoy through Iraq, when one hidden explosion ended her life instantly forever. Carrie French was only 19 years old when she stepped into a war that demanded more than most people ever experience in a lifetime. She served with the 145th Support Battalion of the Idaho National Guard during Operation Iraqi Freedom, deployed to Kirkuk, Iraq, where every mission carried unseen danger. Her role was part of a support convoy—missions that often appeared routine but were never truly safe. In Iraq, even the simplest movement on the road required discipline, trust, and constant awareness. Threats were not always visible. Sometimes they were buried beneath the ground, waiting silently. On June 5, 2005, her convoy moved forward like so many before it. The day carried no warning, no sign of what was about to happen. Then, in an instant, an improvised explosive device detonated beneath or near the convoy. The explosion was sudden and overwhelming, leaving no time for reaction. Carrie French was killed in the line of duty. She was 19 years old—old enough to serve her country, old enough to wear the uniform, yet far too young to have her life end in a single moment of violence. After her death, she was posthumously promoted to corporal, a recognition of her service and commitment. Today, her name remains one among many in a war defined by unseen danger and sudden loss. Most people will never know her story, but for those who understand the cost of service, Carrie French represents a generation of young soldiers who stepped forward willingly—and never returned home.

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🇺🇸 Remembering Jason Richard Freiwald 🇺🇸 A Navy SEAL, a leader, a brother in arms. Jason Freiwald dedicated his life to service after enlisting in 1996, serving with SEAL Teams 5 and 3 before earning a place in the elite Naval Special Warfare Development Group. He deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan, respected by all who served beside him. On September 11, 2008, during a mission in Afghanistan, he led his team into a heavily defended compound. Under intense enemy fire, he fought to protect his teammates and help secure the objective. While shielding others, he was mortally wounded—just 30 years old. For his heroism, he was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star with “V,” and Purple Heart. His courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. We remember. We honor. 🙏
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🇺🇸 Remembering Jason Richard Freiwald 🇺🇸 A Navy SEAL, a leader, a brother in arms. Jason Freiwald dedicated his life to service after enlisting in 1996, serving with SEAL Teams 5 and 3 before earning a place in the elite Naval Special Warfare Development Group. He deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan, respected by all who served beside him. On September 11, 2008, during a mission in Afghanistan, he led his team into a heavily defended compound. Under intense enemy fire, he fought to protect his teammates and help secure the objective. While shielding others, he was mortally wounded—just 30 years old. For his heroism, he was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star with “V,” and Purple Heart. His courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. We remember. We honor. 🙏

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Today is our beloved #EmmettTill's 84th Birthday. 🕊He was a young man that shared his joy of life with everyone around him. He loved amusement parks, the zoo and loved to fish with his Grandmother. Tragically, his life was cut short at the tender age of 14. His legacy lives on.
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Today is our beloved #EmmettTill's 84th Birthday. 🕊He was a young man that shared his joy of life with everyone around him. He loved amusement parks, the zoo and loved to fish with his Grandmother. Tragically, his life was cut short at the tender age of 14. His legacy lives on.

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❤️ THE STRANGER WHO REMEMBERED HIM 🐾 Daniel Mercer, 44, was still grieving the loss of his father when he visited a North Carolina animal shelter. His father had always loved dogs, so Daniel decided to donate some of his dad’s old belongings to the shelter in his memory. Among those belongings was an old jacket. While Daniel was there, he noticed an elderly German Shepherd named Milo. The dog had no microchip and no identification tags, only an old collar with initials that matched Daniel’s father’s. Then something unexpected happened. Daniel put on his father’s old jacket, and Milo immediately reacted. The dog stared at him, approached cautiously, and seemed strangely familiar with the scent. Daniel suddenly remembered something from his childhood. Years earlier, his father had owned a German Shepherd named Milo. During a terrible storm, the dog disappeared when he was only three years old. Eight years had passed, and Daniel’s father never brought another dog home. He had always carried the guilt of believing he had failed to protect Milo. Could this elderly dog really be the same one? Daniel couldn't be certain, but the connection felt too powerful to ignore. He called his wife and told her everything. A week later, they returned to the shelter. This time, Daniel wasn't bringing a donation. He was bringing Milo home. After eight long years, Daniel believed his father’s beloved dog had finally found his way back to the family. ❤️🐶
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❤️ THE STRANGER WHO REMEMBERED HIM 🐾 Daniel Mercer, 44, was still grieving the loss of his father when he visited a North Carolina animal shelter. His father had always loved dogs, so Daniel decided to donate some of his dad’s old belongings to the shelter in his memory. Among those belongings was an old jacket. While Daniel was there, he noticed an elderly German Shepherd named Milo. The dog had no microchip and no identification tags, only an old collar with initials that matched Daniel’s father’s. Then something unexpected happened. Daniel put on his father’s old jacket, and Milo immediately reacted. The dog stared at him, approached cautiously, and seemed strangely familiar with the scent. Daniel suddenly remembered something from his childhood. Years earlier, his father had owned a German Shepherd named Milo. During a terrible storm, the dog disappeared when he was only three years old. Eight years had passed, and Daniel’s father never brought another dog home. He had always carried the guilt of believing he had failed to protect Milo. Could this elderly dog really be the same one? Daniel couldn't be certain, but the connection felt too powerful to ignore. He called his wife and told her everything. A week later, they returned to the shelter. This time, Daniel wasn't bringing a donation. He was bringing Milo home. After eight long years, Daniel believed his father’s beloved dog had finally found his way back to the family. ❤️🐶

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This is Vitaliy Skakun, a Ukrainian marine combat engineer. He was 25 years old. On February 24, 2022, for reasons still unknown, Vitaliy Skakun and his comrade Oleksandr Tkach were unable to remotely detonate the explosives planted under the bridge in the city of Henichesk, Kherson region. The soldiers ran along the wire to check for possible breaks, but it was intact. Then Vitaliy took the detonator, smiled at his comrade, and walked away. He blew up the bridge at the cost of his own life. For his heroism, he was posthumously awarded the title Hero of Ukraine and received the Order of the Gold Star — the country’s highest state honor. Never forget his sacrifice — and the sacrifices of all our defenders.
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This is Vitaliy Skakun, a Ukrainian marine combat engineer. He was 25 years old. On February 24, 2022, for reasons still unknown, Vitaliy Skakun and his comrade Oleksandr Tkach were unable to remotely detonate the explosives planted under the bridge in the city of Henichesk, Kherson region. The soldiers ran along the wire to check for possible breaks, but it was intact. Then Vitaliy took the detonator, smiled at his comrade, and walked away. He blew up the bridge at the cost of his own life. For his heroism, he was posthumously awarded the title Hero of Ukraine and received the Order of the Gold Star — the country’s highest state honor. Never forget his sacrifice — and the sacrifices of all our defenders.

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This man was riding a bike with his wife. He was already feeling unwell and had a bad cold. Suddenly, it started raining heavily on the way. He had only one raincoat. Even though he was sick, he didn't wear it himself. Instead, he gave it to his wife. He was shivering badly after getting completely soaked in the rain, but he still chose his wife's safety and comfort first. This is the life of a man. He endures every hardship himself but makes sure his wife and family never have to suffer.

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182,278 次观看 • 2 个月前

back in 1994, a lady sued michael and claimed he was the father of her child that she had in the 80s, michael was so sick of the obvious mentally ill woman saying he was the child’s father that he took a DNA test at one point to clear his name, they never met a day in his life.😭
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back in 1994, a lady sued michael and claimed he was the father of her child that she had in the 80s, michael was so sick of the obvious mentally ill woman saying he was the child’s father that he took a DNA test at one point to clear his name, they never met a day in his life.😭

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15,239 次观看 • 1 个月前

Friends, With a heavy heart, I came here to tell you that a miracle didn't happen... The boy's body was taken out of the debris. He was 17 years old, and had his whole life ahead of him. His classmates are mourning the loss of their friend. Russia killed him.
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Friends, With a heavy heart, I came here to tell you that a miracle didn't happen... The boy's body was taken out of the debris. He was 17 years old, and had his whole life ahead of him. His classmates are mourning the loss of their friend. Russia killed him.

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564,363 次观看 • 1 年前

In 1944, a 14-year-old Black boy named George Stinney was arrested in South Carolina. He was falsely accused of killing two white girls without a single piece of solid evidence, simply because he was the last person seen with them. He wasn't allowed to see his family, was interrogated without a lawyer, and "confessed" under pressure and fear. His trial lasted only a few hours with an all-white jury. Just 81 days after his arrest, he was executed in the electric chair. He was so small that his feet didn't reach the floor, so they had to place a Bible under him to make the straps fit. The most shocking part: he was innocent. In 2014, seventy years later, a court officially overturned the conviction and declared him innocent. But George never came back. His story became a symbol of racial injustice and the failures of the legal system—a child executed in the name of justice, but justice came far too late.
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In 1944, a 14-year-old Black boy named George Stinney was arrested in South Carolina. He was falsely accused of killing two white girls without a single piece of solid evidence, simply because he was the last person seen with them. He wasn't allowed to see his family, was interrogated without a lawyer, and "confessed" under pressure and fear. His trial lasted only a few hours with an all-white jury. Just 81 days after his arrest, he was executed in the electric chair. He was so small that his feet didn't reach the floor, so they had to place a Bible under him to make the straps fit. The most shocking part: he was innocent. In 2014, seventy years later, a court officially overturned the conviction and declared him innocent. But George never came back. His story became a symbol of racial injustice and the failures of the legal system—a child executed in the name of justice, but justice came far too late.

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120,382 次观看 • 6 个月前

A woman on the flight looked at my dog and whispered that he looked dangerous. She asked why a German Shepherd like him was even allowed on the plane. His name is Drake. For six years he worked with Marine Special Operations as a Multi-Purpose Canine. While most of us step back from danger, Drake was trained to move toward it. He tracked high-value targets on missions that could not fail. He found hidden explosives before they could take a life. He was shot twice protecting the team beside him. The scar on his shoulder came from shrapnel in an IED blast in Helmand Province. Bleeding and hurt, he kept working and located four more devices nearby. That slight limp is from the rounds he took during an ambush while covering his handler. Because of Drake, a young Marine made it home to his child. He received a Navy Commendation Medal and a Purple Heart. He is credited with helping save more than forty lives. He has never bitten a person. The only things he ever went after were the threats he was trained to stop. So no, I am not moving my seat. If you want to, you can thank him for his service. If this changed how you see him, comment Drake. I would love to show you the dog he is now — quiet, loyal, and still watching over the people around him.
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A woman on the flight looked at my dog and whispered that he looked dangerous. She asked why a German Shepherd like him was even allowed on the plane. His name is Drake. For six years he worked with Marine Special Operations as a Multi-Purpose Canine. While most of us step back from danger, Drake was trained to move toward it. He tracked high-value targets on missions that could not fail. He found hidden explosives before they could take a life. He was shot twice protecting the team beside him. The scar on his shoulder came from shrapnel in an IED blast in Helmand Province. Bleeding and hurt, he kept working and located four more devices nearby. That slight limp is from the rounds he took during an ambush while covering his handler. Because of Drake, a young Marine made it home to his child. He received a Navy Commendation Medal and a Purple Heart. He is credited with helping save more than forty lives. He has never bitten a person. The only things he ever went after were the threats he was trained to stop. So no, I am not moving my seat. If you want to, you can thank him for his service. If this changed how you see him, comment Drake. I would love to show you the dog he is now — quiet, loyal, and still watching over the people around him.

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463,257 次观看 • 13 天前

Today was our largest adoption event in twelve years. We have been planning it for six months. This morning we had thirty-two dogs. By 5pm we had one. Thirty-one dogs found homes today. It was extraordinary. It was everything we worked for. We were crying happy tears all afternoon. At 6pm I did my final walkthrough. I turned into the main corridor and I stopped. Every kennel door was open. Every kennel was empty. Except kennel 6. Walter was at his door. Face at the chain-link. Tail going. Looking out at the corridor of empty open kennels the same way he had been looking out at families all day — with his ears forward and his amber eyes warm and his tail giving the same wag he gives to everything. He does not know every other dog went home today. He knows the wag. He keeps giving the wag. I walked down that corridor to him. Thirty-one open empty kennels on either side of me. And Walter at the end of it, still wagging, still here, still completely and constitutionally Walter. He is approximately three years old. He is large. He is warm. He has never in his shelter life given anything less than his full wag to whoever was outside his kennel. Today he gave it to thirty-one families who chose other dogs. Tonight he gave it to an empty corridor. Tomorrow he will give it to whoever comes. He deserves to give it to someone who stays. Drop a ❤️ for Walter. Share this until it reaches the family who walks down that corridor tomorrow and finds the one closed door and opens it. He will be wagging. He is always wagging. He has never stopped."
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Today was our largest adoption event in twelve years. We have been planning it for six months. This morning we had thirty-two dogs. By 5pm we had one. Thirty-one dogs found homes today. It was extraordinary. It was everything we worked for. We were crying happy tears all afternoon. At 6pm I did my final walkthrough. I turned into the main corridor and I stopped. Every kennel door was open. Every kennel was empty. Except kennel 6. Walter was at his door. Face at the chain-link. Tail going. Looking out at the corridor of empty open kennels the same way he had been looking out at families all day — with his ears forward and his amber eyes warm and his tail giving the same wag he gives to everything. He does not know every other dog went home today. He knows the wag. He keeps giving the wag. I walked down that corridor to him. Thirty-one open empty kennels on either side of me. And Walter at the end of it, still wagging, still here, still completely and constitutionally Walter. He is approximately three years old. He is large. He is warm. He has never in his shelter life given anything less than his full wag to whoever was outside his kennel. Today he gave it to thirty-one families who chose other dogs. Tonight he gave it to an empty corridor. Tomorrow he will give it to whoever comes. He deserves to give it to someone who stays. Drop a ❤️ for Walter. Share this until it reaches the family who walks down that corridor tomorrow and finds the one closed door and opens it. He will be wagging. He is always wagging. He has never stopped."

ماعز-

14,838 次观看 • 1 个月前

"I was filming a K9 memorial service today and I'm still trying to process what I witnessed. Everything was quiet until his handler suddenly rushed the funeral car. The entire crowd gasped. I've never seen anything like it. He just needed one more moment. The grief in that moment was the most real thing I have ever captured on camera. Seeing him place his own medal on his partner’s vest… I'm speechless. He gave him his highest honor. This was their final salute. A bond that truly never dies."
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"I was filming a K9 memorial service today and I'm still trying to process what I witnessed. Everything was quiet until his handler suddenly rushed the funeral car. The entire crowd gasped. I've never seen anything like it. He just needed one more moment. The grief in that moment was the most real thing I have ever captured on camera. Seeing him place his own medal on his partner’s vest… I'm speechless. He gave him his highest honor. This was their final salute. A bond that truly never dies."

Wolf

1,264,136 次观看 • 4 个月前

Thomas wasn’t looking to adopt. He wasn’t even searching for a dog. He was only stopping by Riverside Animal Shelter to drop off donated supplies before heading home. But then he met Hank. Hank was a three-year-old mixed breed who had spent seven months waiting for someone to choose him. Many people had walked past him, and every time someone left, his heart broke a little more. Thomas sat with him for just a few minutes. He scratched his ears, gave him some love, and then stood up to leave. That’s when Hank reached out and grabbed his sleeve. He wasn’t trying to stop him with force. He was just scared of losing another person. His paws held onto Thomas’s arm as he quietly shook, begging without making a sound. Thomas stopped. He looked down at Hank… then sat back on the floor. The moment he did, Hank climbed into his lap, relaxed, and pressed his face into his shoulder. That was the moment Thomas knew. He called his landlord, arranged everything, and before the shelter closed that day, Hank finally had a home. Sometimes we don’t choose the dog… sometimes the dog finds us.
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Thomas wasn’t looking to adopt. He wasn’t even searching for a dog. He was only stopping by Riverside Animal Shelter to drop off donated supplies before heading home. But then he met Hank. Hank was a three-year-old mixed breed who had spent seven months waiting for someone to choose him. Many people had walked past him, and every time someone left, his heart broke a little more. Thomas sat with him for just a few minutes. He scratched his ears, gave him some love, and then stood up to leave. That’s when Hank reached out and grabbed his sleeve. He wasn’t trying to stop him with force. He was just scared of losing another person. His paws held onto Thomas’s arm as he quietly shook, begging without making a sound. Thomas stopped. He looked down at Hank… then sat back on the floor. The moment he did, Hank climbed into his lap, relaxed, and pressed his face into his shoulder. That was the moment Thomas knew. He called his landlord, arranged everything, and before the shelter closed that day, Hank finally had a home. Sometimes we don’t choose the dog… sometimes the dog finds us.

ماعز-

126,009 次观看 • 1 个月前

👻 Speaking of Latvia - an English tourist, having visited Riga, called it a "ghost town". In his TikTok, he noted that the Old Town was almost empty, despite it being early in the evening. In the comments, he was told that young people are leaving Latvia due to a lack of work and prospects. The tourist confirmed that his friend from Latvia, who moved to the UK, had a similar opinion. He also noted that most people in his area were elderly, which, in his opinion, explains the situation. - FRWL
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👻 Speaking of Latvia - an English tourist, having visited Riga, called it a "ghost town". In his TikTok, he noted that the Old Town was almost empty, despite it being early in the evening. In the comments, he was told that young people are leaving Latvia due to a lack of work and prospects. The tourist confirmed that his friend from Latvia, who moved to the UK, had a similar opinion. He also noted that most people in his area were elderly, which, in his opinion, explains the situation. - FRWL

Zlatti71

95,722 次观看 • 1 年前

Abbas Deljouyi was just 21 years old. A bright veterinary student. When regime thugs tried to arrest his friend, Abbas bravely stepped in to save him. So they took him too. He was held in the regime's dungeons for a month. When finally released, his body was covered in severe bruises and he had lost a shocking amount of weight. Six days later, he went to sleep and never woke up. The regime's autopsy claimed a heart attack, but he had absolutely no history of heart problems. A healthy 21 years old boy doesn't just die of a heart attack in his sleep. This is the Islamic Republic's signature silent murder: they torture our youth to the brink of death, or give them lethal pills before release, so they die at home. It leaves the regime with clean hands. He gave his life for his friend. We will be his voice. 💔🕯️
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Abbas Deljouyi was just 21 years old. A bright veterinary student. When regime thugs tried to arrest his friend, Abbas bravely stepped in to save him. So they took him too. He was held in the regime's dungeons for a month. When finally released, his body was covered in severe bruises and he had lost a shocking amount of weight. Six days later, he went to sleep and never woke up. The regime's autopsy claimed a heart attack, but he had absolutely no history of heart problems. A healthy 21 years old boy doesn't just die of a heart attack in his sleep. This is the Islamic Republic's signature silent murder: they torture our youth to the brink of death, or give them lethal pills before release, so they die at home. It leaves the regime with clean hands. He gave his life for his friend. We will be his voice. 💔🕯️

Apranik 🇮🇷🇮🇱

12,354 次观看 • 6 个月前

Ugo C. Ugo was so happy during his wedding. He thought he had met the love of his life. Unfortunately she was a whore who belongs in the streets. Whores are like zebras. 🦓 They are beautiful to see and spend time with but you must never try to domesticate one. It always ends in tears
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Ugo C. Ugo was so happy during his wedding. He thought he had met the love of his life. Unfortunately she was a whore who belongs in the streets. Whores are like zebras. 🦓 They are beautiful to see and spend time with but you must never try to domesticate one. It always ends in tears

Dr Penking™

17,775 次观看 • 4 个月前

In 1499, Michelangelo overheard people crediting his greatest work to someone else. He snuck into St. Peter's at night and carved his name on the sculpture. He regretted it immediately and never signed anything again for the rest of his life... He was 24 years old. The year before, a French cardinal had paid him 450 gold ducats to sculpt a statue for his own tomb. The contract had one strange clause: it had to be "the most beautiful work of marble in Rome, one that no living artist could better." Michelangelo had never completed a major public commission. He accepted anyway... He carved for two years from a single block of Carrara marble that he later called the most perfect stone he ever worked. What he produced was the Pietà: the body of Christ, lifeless, across the lap of his mother. When it was unveiled, visitors refused to believe a 24-year-old Florentine had made it. They credited the work to a more famous Lombard sculptor. So according to Vasari, Michelangelo slipped into the basilica with a chisel and carved his name in Latin across the sash running between Mary's breasts: MICHAELANGELUS BONAROTUS FLORENTINUS FACIEBAT. "Michelangelo Buonarroti, the Florentine, made this." Then he vowed never to sign another work. He kept that vow. Through the David. Through the Sistine Chapel. Through the dome of St. Peter's. Through 65 more years of work, until he died at 88. Not one of them bears his name. What I can never quite get over is that he was only 23 when he started. A young man who believed he could carve the most beautiful object on earth. And then he did... If you enjoyed this, I write a newsletter read by over 50,000 people who love rediscovering the wonder and beauty of the past, one story at a time. You can join us here: History is more beautiful than we remember.
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In 1499, Michelangelo overheard people crediting his greatest work to someone else. He snuck into St. Peter's at night and carved his name on the sculpture. He regretted it immediately and never signed anything again for the rest of his life... He was 24 years old. The year before, a French cardinal had paid him 450 gold ducats to sculpt a statue for his own tomb. The contract had one strange clause: it had to be "the most beautiful work of marble in Rome, one that no living artist could better." Michelangelo had never completed a major public commission. He accepted anyway... He carved for two years from a single block of Carrara marble that he later called the most perfect stone he ever worked. What he produced was the Pietà: the body of Christ, lifeless, across the lap of his mother. When it was unveiled, visitors refused to believe a 24-year-old Florentine had made it. They credited the work to a more famous Lombard sculptor. So according to Vasari, Michelangelo slipped into the basilica with a chisel and carved his name in Latin across the sash running between Mary's breasts: MICHAELANGELUS BONAROTUS FLORENTINUS FACIEBAT. "Michelangelo Buonarroti, the Florentine, made this." Then he vowed never to sign another work. He kept that vow. Through the David. Through the Sistine Chapel. Through the dome of St. Peter's. Through 65 more years of work, until he died at 88. Not one of them bears his name. What I can never quite get over is that he was only 23 when he started. A young man who believed he could carve the most beautiful object on earth. And then he did... If you enjoyed this, I write a newsletter read by over 50,000 people who love rediscovering the wonder and beauty of the past, one story at a time. You can join us here: History is more beautiful than we remember.

James Lucas

752,486 次观看 • 5 个月前