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Tuned Mass Damper of Taipei 101 Tower

Taipei 101, once the world’s tallest building upon its completion in 2004, is not only an architectural wonder but also a marvel of engineering, particularly because of its tuned mass damper (TMD). This TMD is a critical component of the skyscraper’s structural integrity, designed to stabilize the building against the forces of nature, such as typhoons and earthquakes, which are common in Taiwan.

The principle behind mass dampers is relatively straightforward yet ingenious. When an earthquake strikes, it generates waves of energy that cause the building to sway.

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SBF Prison

First photo of Sam Bankman-Fried in jail at MDC Brooklyn

Aphoto of Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has surfaced, revealing a markedly changed appearance since his incarceration. The photo, made public by crypto journalist Tiffany Fong, offers a rare insight into Bankman-Fried’s life in prison.

Tiffany Fong disclosed that the photograph was provided by a former gang member known as G Lock, who shared his confinement space with Bankman-Fried. The timing of the photo, taken on December 17, 2023, was significant as it was one of the rare occasions—specifically Christmas and Father’s Day—when inmates are permitted to capture moments through photographs.

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Robinhood

Retirement has been postponed I bought puts, stocks went up! I bought calls , stocks went down! What the hell wrong with stock market??? Why can’t i be right once?? Retail traders like myself will only lose money if they keep manipulating the price. It’s totally rigged. My future is dark and contemplating on filling bankruptcy. I deposited another 5k yesteday and casually lost 2.5k today by being 🐻. With 2.7k left, how can i make it back to 87k? What’s the next earning play i can YOLO my money into?

Picture Of The Day

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pu yi

Pu Yi, the last emperor of Qing Dynasty and the former head of Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo during World War II

Puyi was only two years old when his uncle, the Guangxu Emperor, died of arsenic poisoning on November 14, 1908, and the Empress Dowager selected the little boy as the new emperor before she died the very next day.

On December 2, 1908, Puyi was formally enthroned as the Xuantong Emperor, but the toddler did not like the ceremony and reportedly cried and struggled as he was named the Son of Heaven.

The child emperor spent the next four years in the Forbidden City, cut off from his birth family and surrounded by a host of eunuchs who had to obey his every childish whim. When the little boy discovered that he had that power, he would order the eunuchs caned if they displeased him in any way.

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Child Labor

Children belonging to families of Stark and Schwartz, beet workers near Sterling, Colo. Family, including children, work from 5 A.M. to 6 P.M, with only half an hour for lunch, a work-day of over 12 hours. Sterling, Colorado, 1915

From the colonial era onwards, child labor was woven into the fabric of American society. Necessity, not malice, often defined the lives of children, who contributed to farmwork, apprenticeships, and home-based industries.

However, with the dawn of the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century, the nature of child labor shifted dramatically. Factories beckoned, their voracious appetites easily satiated by the nimble fingers and small statures of children. Textile mills, mines, and glass factories became the new playgrounds, echoing with the clatter of machinery and the hollow coughs of dust-choked lungs.

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The Man Who Briefly Became a Beatle

Once a Beatle: When Ringo was ill with tonsillitis, he substituted on drums for 8 concerts & lived a superstar’s life for 10 days. But Ringo has returned… Now Jimmie Nicol sits alone in the Melbourne airport, waiting for the plane that will take him back to obscurity (15 June 1964)

Amidst the deafening screams of Beatlemania in 1964, a hidden story unfolds – one of meteoric rise and crushing descent. James George Nicol, a journeyman drummer, stepped into the hallowed ranks of The Beatles for a mere 13 days, filling Ringo Starr’s shoes during a bout of tonsillitis. His tale, though brief, resonates with the bittersweet allure of fame and the often cruel sting of forgotten heroes.

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homesteaders

Family with Their Covered Wagon During the Great Western Migration, in Loup Valley, Nebraska – 1886

President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act on May 20, 1862. The new law established a three-fold homestead acquisition process: file an application, improve the land, and file for deed of title.

Any U.S. citizen, or intended citizen, who had never borne arms against the U.S. Government could file an application and lay claim to 160 acres of surveyed Government land.

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Salvador Dalí, born Salvador Domingo Felipe Jacinto Dalí i Domènech on May 11, 1904, in Figueres, Catalonia, Spain, was one of the most iconic figures in 20th-century art. He is best known for his profound influence on Surrealism, a cultural movement that sought to channel the unconscious to unlock the power of the imagination.

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The Guatemalan Special forces, the Kaibiles, are infamous for forcing recruits to raise a puppy, bonding with it and then killing and eating it.

They specialize in jungle warfare tactics and counter-insurgency operations. Since 1974, more than 1,250 soldiers have graduated from the international training programme, which has a duration of eight weeks.

According to the Ministry of Defense, the Kaibil Centre’s mission is to train and develop elite commando forces: "To select, by means of arduous, difficult training under physical and mental pressure, members of the army capable of engaging in commando operations."

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Each box on the grid is a week of life that has been or will be lived. It’s a finite set, reminding us that time is a non-renewable resource. Unlike money, when we spend time, we can’t earn it back. This understanding is a call to mindfulness – to live deliberately and to make choices that align with our deepest values and joys.

Knowing that each week is a unique opportunity, how can we ensure we’re not wasting our lives? Here are some strategies:

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