#december 16

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December 16, 1930 The early diary of Anaïs Nin, 1903-1977

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Happy 4th Birthday to

“We Had to Drink Each Other's Pee”

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Timmy at the Knicks vs. Clippers game-12/16/23 🔥

Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Image

[dailykafka]

— December 16, 1913 / Franz Kafka diaries

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Animal of the Day!

Northland Green Gecko (Naultinus grayii)

(Photo in Public Domain)

Conservation Status- Near Threatened

Habitat- Northern New Zealand

Size (Weight/Length)- 20 cm

Diet- Insects; Nectar; Fruits

Cool Facts- The Northland green gecko, also called the Gray’s tree gecko, lives an arboreal life on the northern island of New Zealand. They are sunbathers at heart, climbing onto leaves for camouflage and soaking up the rays. The gecko’s tail is prehensile and tiny claws aid their tree climbing skills. During the breeding season, males will travel from tree to tree in search of a mate. When encountering another male, the two have a yawning competition before launching into battle with a surprisingly strong bite. Despite female Northland green geckos not having a maternal instinct, they  allow their babies to stay in close proximity for several months for access to the best nectar. Unfortunately, Northland green geckos are declining in the wild due to the illegal pet trade and wildfires. 

Rating- 12/10 (They make a squeaking noise.)

Requested by @pleb-the-original

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December 16 2022

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Billy Gibbons *December 16, 1949

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Happy 16th of DEPPcember ! 

(Johnny Depp) [16/31]

(Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) [2005]

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Do I trust Rookie Thailand and watch Night Dream when it airs in two weeks if I can find it?

I just might.

[shisasan]

December 16, 1930 The early diary of Anaïs Nin, 1903-1977

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Le Petit écho de la mode, no. 50, vol. 10, 16 décembre 1888, Paris. 1. (1) Toilette en pékin soie et faille vert sauge; — (2) Toilette en drap brique et tresse mohair noire. Modèles de Mlle Thirion, 47, boulevard Saint-Michel, Paris. Ville de Paris / Bibliothèque Forney

(1) Toilette en pékin soie et faille vert sauge. — Jupe ronde en faille, recouverte d'une draperie ronde relevée sur les côtés encadrée par deux panneaux plissé en pékin, pouf plissé légèrement soutenu dans le haut. Corsage court bordé d'un biais de pékin, gilet et revers devant. Col droit, poche sur le côté, manche à coude, revers uni au bas.

(2) Toilette en drap brique et tresse mohair noire. — Jupe ronde unie garnie devant de plusieurs rangs de tresse mohair posés en cerceaux. Corsage à basque rapportée, plissée, formant pouf droit derrière, le devant du corsage est ouvert sur un gilet bouillonné en surah noir, revers bordés, boutons fantaisie noirs, col droit, manche à coude, revers bordés au bas.

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(1) Ensemble in silk and sage green faux pekin. — Round fault skirt, covered with round drapery raised on the sides framed by two pleated panels in peking, pleated pouf lightly supported at the top. Short bodice edged with a pekin bias, waistcoat and lapels at the front. Straight collar, side pocket, elbow length sleeves, plain lapel at the bottom.

(2) Ensemble in brick cloth and black mohair braid. — Plain round skirt trimmed in front with several rows of mohair braid laid in hoops. Bodice with attached, pleated peplum, forming a straight pouf behind, the front of the bodice is open on a bubbled vest in black surah, edged lapels, black fancy buttons, straight collar, elbow length sleeves, edged lapels at the bottom.

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Timothée Chalamet at the NY Knicks v. LA Clippers game in Los Angeles on December 16, 2023. ✨

IG credit to nyknicks and laclippers

[dailykafka]

— December 16, 1910 / Franz Kafka diaries

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Animal of the Day!

Eyelash Viper (Bothriechis schlegelii)

(Photo by Geoff Gallice)

Conservation Status- Least Concern

Habitat- Central America; Northern South America

Size (Weight/Length)- 80 cm

Diet- Small mammals; Birds; Lizards; Frogs

Cool Facts- You might think on first glance that the bright yellow eyelash viper lacks any form of camouflage, but you’re strangely enough wrong. Curled up in a palm tree, their scales are nearly indistinguishable from the bark. They will sit and wait for days without moving, only striking if prey gets close enough. Their venom quickly shuts down the nervous system of rodents and birds, giving the viper an easy meal. Some snakes have memorized the trees migrating birds favor to roost in. The viper returns to the same spot every year to get an easy meal in the form of travel weary birds.

Rating- 11/10 (Cannot physically wink.)

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88-1142: Larry Milton, et. al. v. Bill Clinton, et. al.

Record Group 21: Records of District Courts of the United StatesSeries: Civil Case Files.

N THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS ELDORADO DIVISION LARRY MILTON, On Behalf of Himself and Infants Shanna Milton and Shana Milton; DR. WILLIE D. HARRIS, On Behalf of Himself and Infant MARK NEIL; BOBBIE RAY CHEEKS, On Behalf of Infant BOBBIE RAY, JR.; DR. LEE NAYLES, On Behalf of Himself and Infant JON NAYLES V. NO. 88-1142 BILL CLINTON, Governor of the State of Arkansas; THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION; THE MEMBERS OFHTE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF ARKANSAS: JEFF STARLING, EARL LOVE, ROBERT L. NEWTON, L.D. HARRIS, DR. HARRY MCDONALD, ALICE L. PRESTON, ELIANE SCOTT, WALTER TURNBOW and NANCY WOOD; THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CAMDEN, ARKANSAS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 35, a Public Body Corporate; THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OTHE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CAMDEN, ARKANSAS, a Public Body Corporate; THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HARMONY GROVE, ARKANSAS SCHOOL DISTRICT, a Public Body Corporate; and THE CAMDEN, ARKANSAS FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT, a Public Body Corporate DEFENDANTS COMPLAINT 1. This is an action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. SS 1331, 1343 and 2201. Relief is sought under the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution and 42 U.S.C SS 1981, 1983 and 2000(d).