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That the game Zero Wing, (in)famous for the phrase "All your base are belong to us", had a Turbografx-16 release with fully voiced cutscenes with an entirely different story than the one showcased in the Megadrive version.
I also found out that it was quietly released on Steam and gog about a month ago with a newly translated opening cutscene, which... had some good ideas but an execution that leaves something to be desired.
I also found out that it was quietly released on Steam and gog about a month ago with a newly translated opening cutscene, which... had some good ideas but an execution that leaves something to be desired.
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The Dogs of Chernobyl Are Experiencing Rapid Evolution, Study Suggests
Have the canines acquired strange mutations living near the power plant?
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A lot of people and nations have claimed to be the true successors of the Roman empire, but perhaps one of the most interesting cases(Aside from Russia, which calls itself "The Third Rome", apparently), is the fact that one of the last remaining relatives to the last Byzantine Emporer sold his claim of Roman Empire to the Rulers of both Spain and France around the year 1500. Ironically, both claims allegedly now rest with the current King of Spain, though none of the Spanish monarchy since then seem to give a shit about it.
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To be fair, the Roman Empire hasn't existed in any form in 500 years at this point and Roman Succession practices were always all over the place anyway. I just thought it was kinda interesting. It was mostly borne out of a joke of solving some geopolitical problem by giving the land back to the Romans, though that means figuring out WHO that would refer to(My intial guesses would either be to the Pope or the Patriarch of the Eastern Church and it turns out it's way more complex then that. Sulton of the Ottoman Empire also came up, but the Ottomon Empire has been dead a century at this point).
Succession to the Byzantine Empire - Wikipedia
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To be fair, the Roman Empire hasn't existed in any form in 500 years at this point and Roman Succession practices were always all over the place anyway. I just thought it was kinda interesting. It was mostly borne out of a joke of solving some geopolitical problem by giving the land back to the Romans, though that means figuring out WHO that would refer to(My intial guesses would either be to the Pope or the Patriarch of the Eastern Church and it turns out it's way more complex then that. Sulton of the Ottoman Empire also came up, but the Ottomon Empire has been dead a century at this point).
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I don't know why anyone would want to claim to be heirs to an empire that practiced crucifixion, damnatio ad bestias and decimation.A lot of people and nations have claimed to be the true successors of the Roman empire, but perhaps one of the most interesting cases(Aside from Russia, which calls itself "The Third Rome", apparently), is the fact that one of the last remaining relatives to the last Byzantine Emporer sold his claim of Roman Empire to the Rulers of both Spain and France around the year 1500. Ironically, both claims allegedly now rest with the current King of Spain, though none of the Spanish monarchy since then seem to give a shit about it.
Succession to the Byzantine Empire - Wikipedia
To be fair, the Roman Empire hasn't existed in any form in 500 years at this point and Roman Succession practices were always all over the place anyway. I just thought it was kinda interesting. It was mostly borne out of a joke of solving some geopolitical problem by giving the land back to the Romans, though that means figuring out WHO that would refer to(My intial guesses would either be to the Pope or the Patriarch of the Eastern Church and it turns out it's way more complex then that. Sulton of the Ottoman Empire also came up, but the Ottomon Empire has been dead a century at this point).
Because they lasted a long time, conquered a lot of territory successfully and a lot of cultural heritage comes from it?
Mussolini was big on that, less than 100 years ago. So he had lots of old Roman ruins destroyed to make way for new Roman inspired stuff.
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They think it adds to their claim to power. Like if they can link themselves to roam, which as you say, lasted a long time and conquered a lot of territory it gives their claims to greatness more weight. Its like white people who claim they are better because of Mozart and classical music.
Funny that, there was a Ray Bradbury story about a scientist who creates a device and listens to a tree screaming in pain when axed.Plants scream when they are unhappy.
In ultrasound.
(Thankfully.)
Plants emit ultrasonic sounds in rapid bursts when stressed, scientists say
Thirsty or damaged plants produce up to 50 staccato pops in an hour, which nearby creatures may respond to, researchers findwww.theguardian.com
What's the Frame Rate of the Human Eye?
Have you ever wondered what the frame rate of the human eye is and, just importantly, why it matters? It turns out the answer is far more complex than a simple numerical value, and that has tremendous consequences for the design of cameras and why we work the way we do. This neat and informative...
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Today I stumbled upon the Wikipedia article on sister cities and found out that the village of Dull in Scotland is twinned with the unincorporated community of Boring, in Oregon.
Dull and Boring.
Dull and Boring.
Sounds like someone realized they could keep the joke going and did so.
Then again, what else are you going to do when you live in a place named that? Watch the grass grow?
Back in the day at least, Ford had higher standards than Rolls Royce -
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The Story of when Ford UK Refused to Build Rolls Royce Merlin Engines because the Tolerances Rolls Royce allowed were Looser than Ford was Willing to Work With - The Aviation Geek Club
When Ford UK Refused to Build Merlin Engines because the Tolerances Rolls Royce allowed were Looser than Ford was Willing to Work With
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According to the Boston Marathon statistics page, one woman in the 80+ age group entered the race last year. She finished.
I went to Buc-ee's for the 1st time and it is even more amazing than this video makes it out to be. It even has it's own roundabout for Buc-ee's only traffic. The brisket, the jerky, the banana pudding (#1 ingredient is bananas too!), the merch, the gas pumps as far as the eye can see; it's beyond belief. I even saw Buc-ee in person!!!
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This is such an incredibly American thing to say. In England we all get roundabouts for our own houses. I have to do four loop the loops just to drop mail next door when it's delivered to the wrong house.