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Nikola Tesla's prediction of a smartphone, Collier’s magazine interview, 1926:
"When wireless is perfectly applied the whole earth will be converted into a huge brain, which in fact it is, all things being particles of a real and rhythmic whole. We shall be able to communicate with one another instantly, irrespective of distance. Not only this, but through television and telephony we shall see and hear one another as perfectly as though we were face to face, despite intervening distances of thousands of miles; and the instruments through which we shall be able to do his will be amazingly simple compared with our present telephone. A man will be able to carry one in his vest pocket."

01/13/2025

GOLDEN GIRLS!!! NEW SERIES!!!
🎥Watch here: https://phmovie.online/golden-girls-new-series/

Get ready for laughter and heartwarming moments as The Golden Girls gets a modern makeover, premiering on Disney+ in March 2025. Starring Tina Fey as the sharp-witted Dorothy, Amy Poehler as her free-spirited sister Ruth, Maya Rudolph bringing charm and sass as Blanche, and Lisa Kudrow adding her unique humor as Rose, this series dives into the lives of four fabulous friends navigating today's Miami. Expect all the classic comedy with a fresh twist, proving that friendship knows no age in this beloved comedy revival.

01/13/2025

Judy Garland and her daughter, Liza Minnelli, 1947

01/13/2025

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01/13/2025

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Dean Martin's journey from a boy struggling with language barriers to an iconic Hollywood star is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the power of embracing one's roots. Born Dino Paul Crocetti to an Italian immigrant father from Montesilvano and an Italian-American mother, his upbringing was steeped in Italian cultural values that profoundly shaped his identity.

As a child in Steubenville, Ohio, Dean faced challenges common to immigrant families. The language barrier was particularly tough; speaking only Italian at home, he struggled to communicate with English-speaking peers. This language gap led to bullying and isolation, creating a difficult environment for young Dean. Despite these hardships, he demonstrated remarkable determination. He worked tirelessly to learn English, not only bridging the language gap but also building the confidence that later became a hallmark of his charm and charisma.

Dean's efforts paid off as he matured, with his natural talent and perseverance driving him toward success. His smooth voice, charismatic stage presence, and comedic timing set him apart, eventually earning him a place among Hollywood's elite. Yet, even as he became synonymous with the glitz and glamour of American showbiz, Dean never forgot his roots. His heritage subtly influenced his art, as he occasionally performed Italian songs and infused a touch of Italian culture into his work. These choices were a quiet but powerful homage to his family's legacy.

While English became his primary language for performances and daily life, Dean maintained a deep connection to his Italian identity. This duality enriched his public image, blending the sophistication of an American star with the warmth and depth of his Italian heritage. Dean Martin's story is not just one of personal triumph but also a celebration of the immigrant experience—a reminder that success can coexist with an enduring pride in one’s origins.

01/13/2025

I did not know that!
“Since her death in 1979, the woman who discovered what the universe is made of has not so much as received a memorial plaque. Her newspaper obituaries do not mention her greatest discovery. […] Every high school student knows that Isaac Newton discovered gravity, that Charles Darwin discovered evolution, and that Albert Einstein discovered the relativity of time. But when it comes to the composition of our universe, the textbooks simply say that the most abundant atom in the universe is hydrogen. And no one ever wonders how we know.”
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Jeremy Knowles, discussing the complete lack of recognition Cecilia Payne gets, even today, for her revolutionary discovery. (via alliterate)
OH WAIT LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT CECILIA PAYNE.
Cecilia Payne’s mother refused to spend money on her college education, so she won a scholarship to Cambridge.
Cecilia Payne completed her studies, but Cambridge wouldn’t give her a degree because she was a woman, so she said to heck with that and moved to the United States to work at Harvard.
Cecilia Payne was the first person ever to earn a Ph.D. in astronomy from Radcliffe College, with what Otto Strauve called “the most brilliant Ph.D. thesis ever written in astronomy.”
Not only did Cecilia Payne discover what the universe is made of, she also discovered what the sun is made of (Henry Norris Russell, a fellow astronomer, is usually given credit for discovering that the sun’s composition is different from the Earth’s, but he came to his conclusions four years later than Payne—after telling her not to publish).
Cecilia Payne is the reason we know basically anything about variable stars (stars whose brightness as seen from earth fluctuates). Literally every other study on variable stars is based on her work.
Cecilia Payne was the first woman to be promoted to full professor from within Harvard, and is often credited with breaking the glass ceiling for women in the Harvard science department and in astronomy, as well as inspiring entire generations of women to take up science.
Cecilia Payne is awesome and everyone should know her.

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