I’m surprised the caption doesn’t mention that this photo was taken in 1922, before all the artifacts were cleared from the tomb, by a team led by Egyptologist Howard Carter.
Most were sent to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, though some preservation had to be done before they could be moved.
This incredible find was the source of a Tut frenzy that swept the world in the early 1920s, influencing Art Deco design, fashion, furniture and art.
Some of the most famous artifacts were the ones sent on an wildly popular world tour in the 1970s, from museum to museum, and seen by about 8 million people… One of whom was me.
I recently read that it’s better to open a banana peel from the flower end, ie, not the stem end.
The white strings are more likely to come off with the peel that way, and supposedly the peel itself is easier to tear, cos it’s thinner and less tough and fibrous than at the stem end. You just have to pinch the flower end to get it started, instead of fighting with it.
They also said that monkeys instinctively do it that way, and use the stem for a tidy handle, but for some reason, humans instinctively break off the stem, and tear into it from there, which is messier and more difficult.
It was interesting to see that this monkey grabbed the banana by the stem, but just as I’d read, turned it around to nip off the flower end.
I haven’t had a banana lately… Now I need to get some to test this.
I keep wishing there were a button on my phone to punish the callers. I’ve been on the Do Not Call list for years. It used to work when companies hired live, US based humans to make the calls.
Most of them are robo calls now, and pretty much all, even the rare human ones, are generated outside the US, so nobody gives a rat’s patootie about US law or penalties.
Every day, I start getting calls before I’m awake, then till about 1 or 2 pm, usually anywhere from 2 to 6 of them… most show no name on my caller ID, just the name of one or another small northern California town. I guess they’re hoping I know somebody in Elk or Covelo or Albion so I’ll pick up.
Almost every one hangs on a moment too late after my voicemail picks up, which results in an empty message, so I have to go through and delete them.
I’ve read suggestions, like holding a button down to make noise that disrupts their auto-dialers.. but I think it’s a wishful myth.
We’ve been getting calls from Humana for the last 6 (?) months. Claiming that they are waiting to hear from someone (we’ve finally figured out it’s hubby) because Medicare provides a free health assessment. First, neither one of us has Humana’s Medicare supplement. Second, Medicare knows who our real insurer is.
At first the calls were coming 4 times every day, 5-6 minutes apart. At random times.
Now, they tend to be just once a day.
Either way, long detailed messages. We’ve blocked them.
Then there’s the calls from St Jude – with a NC area code. I think the one time I answered, it was really someone wanting to schedule a used household items pick up for Purple Heart!
Our basic rule of thumb is not to pick up unless we know the number. Which caused a few missed calls from our daughter when she called from work phone and not her own. (We know the number now.)
If they call and don’t leave a message, they’re a scam. If they leave a legit message, I’ll call them back. Most just end up getting blocked. I’ve seen lots of “Potential Scam” calls blocked after they tried that number again. I feel so sorry for them (NOT!)
We have a winner! (Plenty of others still on the trail…)
Reigning Jessie Holmes wins the 54th Running of The Last Great Race on Earth®
Veteran musher and 2025 Iditarod Champion, Jessie Holmes (bib # 7), of Brushkana, Alaska, emerged victorious in the 2026 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race®, securing his second consecutive Iditarod championship, a feat only five others have accomplished in Iditarod history. Holmes crossed the finish line of the 54th running of the Iditarod in Nome at 9:32 p.m. last night with 12 dogs in harness. After more than nine days of demanding travel across Alaska’s frozen wilderness, Holmes once again rose to the top, capping off a journey defined by grit, determination, and years of hard work. He could not have completed the 975-mile trek from Willow to Nome without the strength, heart, and teamwork of his remarkable dog team.
Throughout the race, Jessie Holmes demonstrated sharp strategy and strong decision-making, skillfully navigating the ever-changing challenges the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race® is known for. His ability to strike the right balance between speed and caution helped him stay out front for much of the race, while his team delivered outstanding endurance and cohesion on the trail.
Since making his debut in 2018, Holmes has raced the Iditarod every year, earning six Top 10 finishes—including two championships in just his ninth year of competition.
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You want me to sniff WHAT???
C’mere – I’ve got a hug that’ll make it all better 🙂
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Yeah, but I’m hungry too! Maybe just a little bite???
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No artist given… “Hand made” 3D acrylic painting, order it in different shapes and sizes. Other colors available. Waterproof!
Reminds me of cake decorating, also of making macaroni pictures with brownie troops.
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Yawnnnn. Is it time to wake up already? I just laid down for a little nap.
I’m surprised the caption doesn’t mention that this photo was taken in 1922, before all the artifacts were cleared from the tomb, by a team led by Egyptologist Howard Carter.
Most were sent to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, though some preservation had to be done before they could be moved.
This incredible find was the source of a Tut frenzy that swept the world in the early 1920s, influencing Art Deco design, fashion, furniture and art.
Some of the most famous artifacts were the ones sent on an wildly popular world tour in the 1970s, from museum to museum, and seen by about 8 million people… One of whom was me.
I saw them at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC.
…unlooted…
Until Now !!!
King Tut visits Bozeman Montana: (photo isn’t great – indoors, handheld, low light, no flash)
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I know them both, and the movie.
A favorite of mine.
Its a Mad Mad Mad Mad World. One of my favorites too.
Cracking film.
You rang? Here’s the movie – large file, but for a long movie!
https://archive.org/details/its-a-mad-mad-mad-mad-world-1963_202507
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Almost a topographic map, with some history included.
Or an intestinal parasite…
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I recently read that it’s better to open a banana peel from the flower end, ie, not the stem end.
The white strings are more likely to come off with the peel that way, and supposedly the peel itself is easier to tear, cos it’s thinner and less tough and fibrous than at the stem end. You just have to pinch the flower end to get it started, instead of fighting with it.
They also said that monkeys instinctively do it that way, and use the stem for a tidy handle, but for some reason, humans instinctively break off the stem, and tear into it from there, which is messier and more difficult.
It was interesting to see that this monkey grabbed the banana by the stem, but just as I’d read, turned it around to nip off the flower end.
I haven’t had a banana lately… Now I need to get some to test this.
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That would make a pretty cool looking kite (not that I’d turn him into one).
Rocky?
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Lotsa likes on this one.
We’re a soft-hearted lot.
Gloria and Marty?
Ah!
The Madagascar movie franchise…
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It’s a tiny bit confusing that they put the later photo first.
I mean, I easily figured it out, of course… but it still seems backwards.
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Not enough info — needs context.
Navy wives and girlfriends saying goodbye to sailors deployed to Egypt in 1963.
A few sites said it was WWII, but it’s obviously not, judging by the clothes, hairstyles, and even the purses, which all look exactly like 1963.
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Yay… We match!
Before I compare with Liverlips….
The only two left standing are #s 2 and 5.
None of them are, because the numbers in each frame are different…..
Where’s the button for the trap door when you need it? How about a trap door for scam callers and texters while we’re at it?
I keep wishing there were a button on my phone to punish the callers. I’ve been on the Do Not Call list for years. It used to work when companies hired live, US based humans to make the calls.
Most of them are robo calls now, and pretty much all, even the rare human ones, are generated outside the US, so nobody gives a rat’s patootie about US law or penalties.
Every day, I start getting calls before I’m awake, then till about 1 or 2 pm, usually anywhere from 2 to 6 of them… most show no name on my caller ID, just the name of one or another small northern California town. I guess they’re hoping I know somebody in Elk or Covelo or Albion so I’ll pick up.
Almost every one hangs on a moment too late after my voicemail picks up, which results in an empty message, so I have to go through and delete them.
I’ve read suggestions, like holding a button down to make noise that disrupts their auto-dialers.. but I think it’s a wishful myth.
We’ve been getting calls from Humana for the last 6 (?) months. Claiming that they are waiting to hear from someone (we’ve finally figured out it’s hubby) because Medicare provides a free health assessment. First, neither one of us has Humana’s Medicare supplement. Second, Medicare knows who our real insurer is.
At first the calls were coming 4 times every day, 5-6 minutes apart. At random times.
Now, they tend to be just once a day.
Either way, long detailed messages. We’ve blocked them.
Then there’s the calls from St Jude – with a NC area code. I think the one time I answered, it was really someone wanting to schedule a used household items pick up for Purple Heart!
Our basic rule of thumb is not to pick up unless we know the number. Which caused a few missed calls from our daughter when she called from work phone and not her own. (We know the number now.)
If they call and don’t leave a message, they’re a scam. If they leave a legit message, I’ll call them back. Most just end up getting blocked. I’ve seen lots of “Potential Scam” calls blocked after they tried that number again. I feel so sorry for them (NOT!)
,,,
Look, ma! I’m GI Joe!
Sand Cut Beach, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.
European Robin.
We have a winner! (Plenty of others still on the trail…)
Reigning Jessie Holmes wins the 54th Running of The Last Great Race on Earth®
Veteran musher and 2025 Iditarod Champion, Jessie Holmes (bib # 7), of Brushkana, Alaska, emerged victorious in the 2026 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race®, securing his second consecutive Iditarod championship, a feat only five others have accomplished in Iditarod history. Holmes crossed the finish line of the 54th running of the Iditarod in Nome at 9:32 p.m. last night with 12 dogs in harness. After more than nine days of demanding travel across Alaska’s frozen wilderness, Holmes once again rose to the top, capping off a journey defined by grit, determination, and years of hard work. He could not have completed the 975-mile trek from Willow to Nome without the strength, heart, and teamwork of his remarkable dog team.
Throughout the race, Jessie Holmes demonstrated sharp strategy and strong decision-making, skillfully navigating the ever-changing challenges the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race® is known for. His ability to strike the right balance between speed and caution helped him stay out front for much of the race, while his team delivered outstanding endurance and cohesion on the trail.
Since making his debut in 2018, Holmes has raced the Iditarod every year, earning six Top 10 finishes—including two championships in just his ninth year of competition.
CONGRATULATIONS, JESSIE!
What happened to his other dogs?