#January 10

[dailykafka]

— January 10, 1920 / Franz Kafka diaries

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January Day 10 - Lamiae

Late again :D There will be 2 more today. I have to make up ^^

[musickickztoo]

David Bowie

January 8, 1947 – January 10, 2016

[dearaustinbutler]

PERFECTION-Andrew Garfield, Eddie Redmayne, and Austin Butler at the Golden Globe Awards held on January 10, 2023.

📸 by Todd Williamson

[happybirthday-unusannus]

Happy 4th Birthday to

“Ethan Finally Becomes a MAN”

[cypherdecypher]

Animal of the Day!

Pineapple Sea Cucumber (Thelenota ananas)

(Photo from Florent’s Guide to the Tropic Reefs)

Conservation Status- Endangered

Habitat- Indo-West Pacific Ocean

Size (Weight/Length)- 6 kg; 70 cm

Diet- Algae

Cool Facts- Pineapple sea cucumbers are the kings of the sandy bottom. Active mostly during the day, these sea cucumbers wiggle their way across the ocean floor using numerous tube-like feet. They sift through sand with their large mouth for algae, helping to recycle nutrients like a true bottom feeder. The pineapple sea star plays host to hundreds of parasites, up to 800 unique species at one time, some never known to science until the discovery of this cucumber. Despite their numerous parasites, the pineapple sea cucumber is a delicacy in China and has resulted in their sharp population decline.

Rating- 11/10 (Has ananas in its scientific name, I applaud scientists.)

[chic-a-gigot]

Journal des Dames et des Modes, Costume Parisien, 10 janvier 1828, (2565): Coeffure exécutée par Mr. Hyppolite, Boulevart des Capucines, No. 1. Robe de gaze garnie de fleurs, d'un bouillon de gaze et de noeuds de satin par Mme. Hyppolite. Collection of the Rijksmuseum, Netherlands

'Coeffure' performed by Mr Hyppolite. Tulle evening gown decorated with flowers, tulle 'stock' and satin bows, by Hyppolite. Further accessories: earrings, necklace, long gloves, fan, handkerchief, flat shoes with crossed straps. The print is part of the fashion magazine Journal des Dames et des Modes, published by Pierre de la Mésangère, Paris, 1797-1839.

[lulublack90]

Prompt 10 - Lake

@jegulus-microfic January 10 Word count 561

cw - reference to child abuse in the form of scars

James had spent the better part of the day trying to convince Regulus to come for a swim in the lake. 

“I promise the giant squid won’t get you. It’s very docile. It loves a quick tickle, and then it leaves you alone.” He’d joked, hoping to charm Regulus into saying yes. Regulus kept refusing but wouldn’t tell him why. 

“Regulus, please tell me why you don’t want to. I promise I won’t keep pestering you if you do.” James had gotten good at reading Regulus. He could tell this wasn’t a simple case of not wanting to. Regulus was hiding something. 

Regulus sighed. He had also learnt how to read James, not that it was hard. He wore his heart on his sleeve. He knew James wouldn’t drop it until he’d told him what was wrong. 

“I can’t swim.” He refused to make eye contact with James, which was probably a good thing as James was trying very hard to hide the smile that was fighting to take over his face. 

“Didn’t Walburga send you for lessons?” He asked once he’d gotten himself under control. 

“No, she didn’t want anyone to see us not fully clothed.” Regulus grimaced. “Sirius can’t swim either.” He added as if hoping to distract James from the truth. 

“Actually, he can,” James admitted as he took the bait.

“What! When did he learn to swim?” He didn’t seem to be cross about it, so James answered him.

“He fell in the pond behind my house. He had to learn pretty quick how to stay afloat.” Regulus burst out laughing. James had to wait for him to stop, but he didn’t mind. He loved listening to Regulus laugh. 

“I can teach you to swim, you know. We can stay in the shallows. I promise I’ll keep you safe.” He could see Regulus’s resolve cracking. He watched as he chewed his lips and shuffled from foot to foot. 

“Oh, alright then. But you have to promise not to laugh at me.”

“Cross my heart.” James grinned, and took hold of Regulus’s hand as he dragged him out onto the grounds. 

James stripped down to his underwear and wadded into the cool water. The sun was still beating down, but the water felt so good. Regulus copied James and carefully took off and folded his clothes. He paused before removing his trousers, looking around for anyone watching him. 

As soon as he’d removed them, James saw why Walburga had never let her sons learn to swim. On the back of his thighs, exactly in the same spot as Sirius’s, was a collection of long, thin scars. He rearranged the sadness from his face before Regulus looked back at him. He held out his hands, and Regulus walked straight to him without any hesitation. 

The water lapped around James's waist as he held Regulus afloat. He taught him a few easy strokes. Regulus, James found, was a very fast learner and soon he was swimming unaided along the shoreline.

Too soon, the sun began to set, and the cool water dropped a few degrees. Reluctantly, they both got out. They used a drying charm before putting their clothes back on. 

“New life skill that, Reg. You never know when it might come in useful.” James said as he kissed Regulus’s cheek before they headed back up to the castle.   

[littlemixdaily]

perrieedwards: Singing my little heart out… music pending… 🎶

[todaysdocument]

The New Peril

Record Group 46: Records of the U.S. SenateSeries: Berryman Political Cartoon Collection

Having just defeated German militarism in World War I, civilization was threatened by another peril, Bolshevism. The desolation and destruction throughout Europe caused by the war provided socialists and communists with audiences open to their cries for a better society. In-fighting between Menshevik and Bolshevik forces continued to mean a hard existence for the Russian people. Cartoonist Clifford Berryman shows a vigilant toga-garbed figure of civilization with shield and sword, ready to do battle with Bolshevism, represented by a wild-eyed, wild-haired terrorist while a defeated German military officer handcuffed to a ball and chain looks on from the other side of the room.

This political cartoon shows a female figure in classical dress, holding a sword and a round shield, labeled “Civilization.”  To the right is the defeated German officer in full military uniform.  His hands are chained to a large iron ball.  “Civilization” is turning to face the figure on the left, a wild-eyed Russian peasant labeled “Bolshevism.”  He is bearded, and his hair stands on end.  His stance is aggressive, but he is unarmed.  

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[acciohunks]

CUTIES

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Jeff Beck

June 24, 1944 – January 10, 2023

[dearaustinbutler]

Love those smiles

[happybirthday-unusannus]

Happy 3rd Birthday to

“Ethan Finally Becomes a MAN”

[cypherdecypher]

Animal of the Day!

Arctodus (Arctodus simus)

(Photo from La Brea Tar Pits)

Conservation Status- Extinct

Habitat- North America

Estimated Size (Weight/Length)- 950 kg; 3 m

Diet- Large mammals; Leaves; Fruits; Carrion

Time Period- Late Pleistocene

Cool Facts- Being possibly the largest terrestrial carnivore in North America, Arctodus was an absolutely massive bear that would put a grizzly to shame. Preferring open woodland, these massive bears are comparable to a long legged, short snouted grizzly as tall as an average man. Able to eat almost anything, the flexible range of the Arctodus speaks for itself. Arctodus was most likely solitary and hibernated through the winter, due to multiple skeletons being found in caves. Surprisingly, Arctodus was around at the same time modern grizzly and black bears roamed. Being much larger, Arctodus was seemingly a better competitor. At least, that is until climate change and humans killed off their main food source and resulted in the large bears going extinct.

Rating- 11/10 (Not your average Yogi.)