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Classic Rock Lovers
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Wendy Dio recalls seeing Lemmy Kilmister’s hours before he died
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Wendy Dio, the widow of the late legendary singer Ronnie James Dio remained a good friend of Rob Halford and Lemmy Kilmister, who were really good friends of Dio. She used to see them whenever possible and recalled in an interview with Rocktails that she saw Kilmister just two hours before his death. Wendy Dio recalls seeing Lemmy Kilmister's hours before he died "(Ronnie), Rob Halford and Lemmy were very similar people. They chose their friends very carefully. They were just really, really cool people that loved to hang out and loved each other — very much so… And they, as I said, truly loved each other. And Rob still is amazing. He keeps in touch with me all the time. He does whatever he can for our charity. When he is out here, we go and meet up and stuff, and he's just a sweetheart. I actually gave one of Ronnie's rings to Rob." "I saw Lemmy two hours before he died. Todd (Singerman), his manager, called me and said, 'He's not feeling good. He hadn't been well for a while. He'd just come off the road, like, about four months before. (Ronnie's doctor) Sandy Kapoor was his doctor too. (Todd) said, 'Can you bring Sandy over? 'Cause he's not feeling good.' So we went over there. And he was talking away. And his birthday was (earlier) in December and this was (a couple of days later). I had bought him some old German books that I found that he was very into." "These were old antique books that I'd found — war books. He thanked me for those. We sat and talked for a while. And his girlfriend was there. And he said, 'I'm a bit tired. I'm gonna lay down.' He laid down. I left, I went to the mall. I was walking around the mall. Todd called me and said, '(Lemmy) just passed.' I couldn't believe it. I walked around, around in circles. I didn't know. It was just unbelievable. I was just talking to him, like, two hours before. It was horrible," Wendy Dio said (Transcribed by Blabbermouth). Lemmy Kilmister died on December 28, 2015 at this home in Los Angeles at the age of 70. Reports say the causes were prostate cancer, cardiac arrhythmia and congestive heart failure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J06yQb4lbPk&pp=ygUQbW90b3JoZWFkIGhlcm9lcw%3D%3DThe post Wendy Dio recalls seeing Lemmy Kilmister’s hours before he died appeared first on Rock and Roll Garage.
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The artist that Bob Dylan said was a musician’s musician
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The artist that Bob Dylan said was a musician’s musician

If there’s someone who can truly speak about music with depth, it’s Bob Dylan. He is one of the most prolific and influential songwriters of all time. With a career spanning more than six decades, Dylan has had the opportunity to meet and watch many incredible artists perform. As the years went by, he began giving fewer interviews and rarely spoke to the press. But when he did, he often mentioned other artists and even referred to one as a musician’s musician. The artist that Bob Dylan said was a musician’s musician Unlike many people might think, Bob Dylan has been quite aware of the music that was being made during the past six decades. That can be seen in his recent book "The Philosophy of Modern Song", in which he talks about artists like Ronnie James Dio (Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio) and Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver). There are many underrated artists that he likes and one of them is the late Warren Zevon, who he once said was a "musician's musician". Dylan said that in an interview back in 2009 with the MTV producer Bill Flanagan. He was first asked who were his favorite songwriters and he listed Zevon, Randy Newman, John Prine, Guy Clark and Gordon Lightfoot as examples. When asked if he knew Zevon he said: “Not very well”. Then he talked about what he liked about the artist. “'Lawyers, Guns and Money,' 'Boom Boom Mancini,' down hard stuff, 'Join me in L.A.' Sort of straddles the line between heartfelt and primeval. His musical patterns are all over the place. Probably because he’s classically trained. There might be three separate songs within a Zevon song. But they’re all effortlessly connected. Zevon was a musician’s musician, a tortured one. 'Desperado Under the Eaves.' It’s all in there,” Bob Dylan said. Another Warren Zevon song mentioned by Dylan was "Splendid Isolation." The musician referred to that song in a 2022 interview with Wall Street Journal in 2022 when discussing the use of technology these days. "Technology can nurture us, or it can shut us out. Creation is a funny thing. When we’re creating or inventing something, we’re more vulnerable than we’ll ever will be, eating and sleeping mean nothing." He continued: "We’re in 'Splendid Isolation,' like in the (Warren) Zevon song; the world of self, like Georgia O’Keefe alone in the desert. To be creative you’ve got to be unsociable and tight-assed. Not necessarily violent and ugly, just unfriendly and distracted. You’re self-sufficient and you stay focused," Bob Dylan said. They ended up recording together in 1987 when Bob Dylan played the harmonica in "The Factory", a track from Zevon's album "Sentimental Hygiene". That record also had other special guests like Flea, Peter Buck, Don Henley, Brian Setzer, Michael Stipe and Neil Young. They recorded together Warren recalled in an interview with BBC Radio in 2000 (Transcribed by Rock and Roll Garage) how that collaboration happened. He also recalled how hard it is to start a conversation with Dylan. "He came to the studio one day (unannounced) to say hello. Was a big hello for me, a high point of my career certainly, in my life. I asked him to play harmonica and he came back a week later and played harmonica." "He wanted to play lead guitar but we all want to play lead guitar, sorry. (...) He said some nice things about me, about my songwriting and then my manager, my producer Andy Slater, he was there. Andy produces The Wallflowers now, coincidentally or ironically (Dylan's son band - Jakob Dylan). (At the time) Andy said to Bob 'You've been recording?' and Bob said: 'Sometimes'. Sometimes it didn't seem he was a small talk kind of guy Bob Dylan covered Zevon as a tribute before his death Warren Zevon passed away back in 2003 at the age of 56, a victim of cancer. Sometime before his death, the musician announced he was terminally ill and Dylan paid tribute to him many times during his tour at the time. He covered songs like "Accidentally Like a Martyr", "Boom, Boom Mancini" and "Mutineer". The almost 17-minute Bob Dylan song 'Murder Most Foul,' released on his 2020 album Rough and Rowdy Ways, made reference to many famous artists, including Zevon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoZdkIdIgsgThe post The artist that Bob Dylan said was a musician’s musician appeared first on Rock and Roll Garage.
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OpenAI Whistleblower MURDERED! Media Lying and Covering Up
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The Mother of Suchir Balaji, the young OpenAI Whistleblower who was just murdered joins the show for an exclusive interview to share the truth about what really happened that the media are furiously trying to cover up. Watch this new show NOW at https://StewPeters.com! Western civilization has been infected by a parasitic invasion of foreign ideals and values that have been introduced into our culture by strange and morally degenerate people whose goal is world domination. We have been OCCUPIED. Watch the film NOW! https://stewpeters.com/occupied/ Become an SPN member to gain access to exclusive content and unlock premiere benefits, including personal interactions with Stew, VIP event tickets, and live giveaways. https://stewpeters.locals.com/ Check out the Stew Peters Store for all things Stew Crew merchandise and more! https://spnstore.com/ These loyal and courageous sponsors chose to stand with us despite the cancel culture backlash. Support their bravery below: Red light therapy is scientifically proven to prevent and beat cancer, autoimmune disease, thyroid disease, arthritis, dementia, and tinnitus while achieving great results with weight loss, wrinkles, acne, and stem cell regeneration. Watch medical journalist Jonathan Otto's free training and get the best at-home red light therapy devices at the lowest prices. Go to: https://myredlight.com and use the promo code “STEW10” for an additional 10% off your order! Cortez Wealth Management makes financial planning for you and your family. Find out how you can rely on this America First financial advisory and get your retirement plan today by calling 813-448-3446 or by visiting https://cortezwm.com Do yourself a favor and make Magnesium Breakthrough part of your daily routine this year to get the vitality you need to conquer your dreams. Go to https://bioptimizers.com/stewpeters now and enter promo code “stewpeters” to get 10% off any order if you subscribe, not only will you get amazing discounts and free gifts, but you will also make sure your monthly supply is guaranteed. Please support your child’s natural immunity throughout the year with Z-Spike Gummies and use code “SPN” for buy one get one 15% off at: https://zstacklife.com/spn Don't let Big Tech track you. Visit http://abovephone.com/stewpeters/ to register for their free webinar “The Future of Cell Service” on January 21 @ 1:30 pm CST. Don’t miss your chance to own this one-of-a-kind Holocaust encyclopedia. You can get yours by visiting http://holocaustencyclopedia.com/ or at https://armreg.co.uk/product/holocaust-encyclopedia/ using promo code “stewlikesbooks” for 15% off your order.
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WEF Claims All Humanity Falls on Pedophilia Spectrum: 'Sex With Children is Natural'
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They said it quietly at first—just a few so-called “experts” whispering on obscure panels. But now it’s out in the open: pedophilia is being rebranded. According to scientists tied to the World Economic Forum, attraction to children isn’t just normal—it’s healthy. It’s “natural.” And worse, they are now claiming we’re all on a pedophilia spectrum. The mainstream media has already begun normalizing it. Articles. TV shows. TED Talks. All carefully framed to condition your mind. - Learn Chuck Norris' secret to staying young and healthy: https://ChuckDefense.com/TPV - Join the TPV free speech community: https://soj.ooo/p/thepeoplesvoice - Visit https://thepeoplesvoice.tv/IPV6 to take back control of the Internet
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Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis shared their family bathing habits and sparked a debate
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Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis shared their family bathing habits and sparked a debate

The water bill at the Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis residence appears to be pretty low after revelations the couple made about their family's bathing habits.In a 2021 appearance on Dax Shepard's "Armchair Expert" podcast, they admitted they're not that into bathing themselves or their two children, Dimitri Portwood, 4, and Wyatt Isabelle, 6. The conversation started when Shepard explained his ongoing disagreement with co-host Monica Padman. The two have dissenting views over whether people should use soap. "You should not be getting rid of all the natural oil on your skin with a bar of soap every day," he said. "It's insane." How often should you bathe your children?Photo credit: CanvaKunis agreed with Shepard and was very candid about her bathing ritual. "I don't wash my body with soap every day," she shared. "But I wash pits and tits and holes and soles.""I can't believe I'm in the minority here of washing my whole body in the shower," Padman replied. "Who taught you to not wash?""I didn't have hot water growing up as a child," Kunis recalled, "so I didn't shower very much anyway." Kunis was born in the then-Soviet controlled Ukrainian city of Chernivtsi in 1983. Her family migrated to America when she was 7.Kutcher added that he regularly uses soap and water on just his "armpits and crotch" and "nothing else." Should you wash everything every day with soap? Giphy Kunis has passed her lax attitude towards bathing on to her children."When I had children," she said, "I also didn't wash them every day. I wasn't the parent that bathed my newborns—ever." Shepard agreed, saying that he and wife Kristen Bell only bathe their children as part of a nighttime routine and don't pay much attention to their cleanliness."That's how we feel about our children. We're like, 'Oof, something smells,'" Kunis added. Kutcher has a simple rule when it comes to his children and their cleanliness. "Here's the thing — if you can see the dirt on 'em, clean 'em," he says. "Otherwise, there's no point." — (@) While the Kutcher-Kunis clan's approach towards hygiene may not be typical of the average American family, they may not be wrong according to science. Research suggests that children benefit from being exposed to germs early in life."This line of thinking, called the 'hygiene hypothesis,' holds that when exposure to parasites, bacteria, and viruses is limited early in life, children face a greater chance of having allergies, asthma, and other autoimmune diseases during adulthood," WebMD says.Basically, the more your body is exposed to the more it can fight off."Just as a baby's brain needs stimulation, input, and interaction to develop normally, the young immune system is strengthened by exposure to everyday germs so that it can learn, adapt, and regulate itself," notes Thom McDade, PhD, associate professor and director of the Laboratory for Human Biology Research at Northwestern University.However, a whole slew of TikTok videos in 2025 have taken the unscrubbed masses to task with elaborate shower routines that include not only soap, but multiple steps of exfoliating and cleansing on a daily basis. @pickleflipflops my in-depth shower / smell-good routine! yall taking notes? #pickleflipflops - #showerroutine #bodycare #hygienetips#vanillagirl #vanillaperfume #signaturescent #showertok #everythingshower #cleangirl #smellgood #hygieneroutine #blackgirl Some people are swearing by these routines after trying them, so maybe there's something to them. On the other hand, some say this much cleansing and scrubbing would cause problems with eczema and other dry skin conditions, so maybe it's all individual need and preference. As for Kutcher and Kunis, they both share the same attitude when it comes to hygiene so nobody in the relationship has the right to complain if the other is a little funky. If it works for them, who are we to judge?This article originally appeared four years ago and has been updated.
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Gen Xers prove they still got the moves in wholesome 'dance like it's the 80s' trend
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Gen Xers prove they still got the moves in wholesome 'dance like it's the 80s' trend

It's just a fact of life that as you get older, you somehow get "less cool." Of course, you also care much less about being cool, so it doesn't really sting all that much. But every once in a while, it's nice to show the kids that they're not the only ones who know how to vibe. And that was exactly the feat achieved by Gen Xers during a wholesome TikTok trend that instantly transported you right back in the attitude-filled, neon colored post-disco Decade of Decadence, otherwise known as the 80s. Specifically, it’ took you back to an 80s dance club. In the trend, which peaked around a years ago, kids asked their parents to “dance like it’s the 80s,” as the 1984 track “Smalltown Boy” by the British pop band Bronski Beat played in the background. The song's high energy tempo mixed with heartbreaking, anguish-ridden lyrics make it a fitting choice to bring us back to the time period.As for the parents—let's just say that muscle memory kicked in the minute the tune began to play, and it was a whole vibe.Check out Tabatha Lynn's video of her mom, Leanne Lynn, which quickly racked up over 8 million views. @tabathalynnk My moms 80s dance moves, I wanna be her when I grow up ? our kids better not ask us this in 30 years ? #80s #momsoftiktok #dancemoves ♬ Smalltown Boy - Bronski Beat Leanne and Tabatha told TODAY that since going viral, the dance became a common “topic of conversation in the family text group.”There are two factors here that folks really seem to connect with. One: 80s dancing was simple. Just moving to the rhythm, maybe a head bob for some flair or a robot if you’re feeling adventurous. Of course, the 80s had ambitious moves like the worm and the moonwalk, but for the most part it was just about groovin’ to beat. @marynepi One thing about Ms. Suzanne, shes gonna slay. #fypage #dance #slay #80s #yasqueen #trending #trend ♬ Smalltown Boy - Bronski Beat Two: there’s something inexplicably heartwarming about seeing the parents light up at the chance to go back to the days of their youth.“I can literally see the young women in these women spring out in fluidity. Love this trend,” one person commented. @lavaleritaaa Love her ? “Se me espeluco el moño” ? #80s #momdancechallenge ♬ Smalltown Boy - Bronski Beat Another seconded, “I love seeing moms remember when they were just themselves.”Of course, dads are totally rocking this trend too. Check it out: @chrisbrown711 I dont normally do trends but i got in on this one. How did I do? #fyp #blessed #80sdancechallenge #80smusic #80s ♬ Smalltown Boy - Bronski Beat The 80s was a time of rapid expansion for music. Much of this we have the birth of MTV to thank for, which subsequently dropped music videos, CDs and a vast array of music sub genres straight into the heart of pop culture.Plus, the 80s brought us the synthesizer, which remains a strangely satisfying sound even in 2024. So while the era might have brought some things that most of us would prefer not to revisit—like acid washed denim and awful, awful hairstyles—some of its gems are truly timeless.The trend also shows how, even though the weekly outing to a dance hall might be a thing of the past, people inherently want to bust a move. Luckily, there’s no shortage of clubs that cater to someone’s music tastes, no matter the era.Speaking for 00s teens everywhere…just play the Cha Cha slide and we’ll come a-runnin.This article originally appeared last year.
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Jeremy Renner gives poignant reason he was 'pissed off' to be 'brought back' from snowplow accident
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Jeremy Renner gives poignant reason he was 'pissed off' to be 'brought back' from snowplow accident

Countless people who have encountered a near-death experience, or NDE, have reported feeling incomprehensible levels of tranquility and freedom from pain. Which is, at the very least, an intriguing thought. As scary as death is, we can maybe take comfort in the fact that bliss beyond our wildest imagination might await us once we cross that threshold. This certainly seems to be the case for Jeremy Renner. Following his nearly fatal snowplow accident in 2023, the Hawkeye actor has been getting candid about how it initially felt to return to his mortal coil. Turns out, it wasn't as great as the alternative. Speaking to Kelly Ripa on a recent episode of her Let’s Talk podcast, Renner called going past the veil a “great relief.” @tmz #JeremyRenner ♬ original sound - TMZ “It's a wonderful, wonderful relief to be removed from your body,” he told Ripa. “It is the most exhilarating peace you could ever feel. You don't see anything but what's in your mind's eye. Like, you're the atoms of who you are, the DNA, your spirit. It's the highest adrenaline rush, but the peace that comes with it, it's magnificent. It's so magical.” The euphoria was so potent, in fact, that Renner “was so pissed off” when doctors resuscitated him. “I came back, I'm like, ‘Aww!’” he recalled. “I saw the eyeball again, I’m like, ‘Oh, s---, I’m back,’ Saw my legs. I'm like, ‘Yeah, that's gonna hurt later.’ I'm like, ‘All right, let me continue to breathe.'"Renner also had another poignant note to make. While many people who have had NDEs also remember seeing or sensing the presence of deceased loved ones, when asked by Ripa if he had such an occurrence, Renner replied, “You don't need to. That's a human experience.” See on Instagram “Time is a human construct," he continued. “It's useless. It's not linear. It's not how it exists. It's just like the most remedial version of your spirit's existence is being on Earth. This is so remedial, language, all these things and blah, blah, blah… It's all knowing, all experiencing, all at the same time, all at once.” Or course, not every NDE includes such positive, affirming sensations. According to Scientific American, they can also be “frightening, marked by intense terror, anguish, loneliness and despair,” though these types of NDEs might not receive as much press “because of shame, social stigma and pressure to conform to the prototype of the ‘blissful’ NDE.” As the outlet noted, this could perhaps indicate that the quality of a person’s NDE—whether they go through heaven or hell before entering the great beyond—depends heavily on the stories that shape the individual’s mind. And on a hopeful note, the research by and large seems to indicate that “the experience of death” frequently leads to “positive long-term psychological transformation and growth,” helping people to become more loving, compassionate, grateful, joy, and fulfillment. It’s not exactly a subject that’s easy to measure and study, but from the countless stories we’ve heard just like Renner’s, maybe we can take solace in the very real possibility that there is more to life than the time we spend on this planet. Listen to the full podcast episode below:
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Ever seen how a sewing machine actually works? Even engineers' minds are blown by it.
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Ever seen how a sewing machine actually works? Even engineers' minds are blown by it.

Have you ever wondered how a sewing machine actually works? We've all likely seen some version of one, so we know you push a pedal, the needle goes up and down really fast, and fabric gets pushed through coming out the other side perfectly stitched. But when you think about it from a hand-sewing perspective, it doesn't makes sense. With a sewing machine, the needle isn't being pulled all the way through the fabric—it's just the tip of the needle being inserted and pulled back out. Those of us who've used a sewing machine know there's bobbin thread that gets pulled from underneath to help form the stitch, but how? From the outside, it just looks like the needle and thread are going up and down, and yet the result is tight, perfect stitches of varying lengths and styles being created at incredible speed. How does it do it? Sewing Machine Vintage GIF Giphy It turns out, it's not a dumb question. Veritasium created a video with a blown up model demonstrating how sewing machines work, and it's actually quite incredible. Despite being around for nearly 200 years, sewing machines are still a mechanical marvel, even to people who study engineering. As one commenter wrote, "I'm a mechanical engineer and a grown man. I still consider a sewing machine to be a magical device." - YouTube youtu.be As the video explains, sewing machines couldn't be made without first inventing a whole new way of sewing. Sewing machines aren't just a faster version of hand sewing—they create stitches in a whole different way that doesn't require a needle to go all the way through the fabric and then be reinserted.For tens of thousands of years, humans have created sewing needles out of bone or wood that are all pretty much the same—sharp tip on one end, hole for thread on the other. But a sewing machine needle puts the hole at the same end as the sharp point. That gets the thread through the fabric without pulling the whole needle through. Then it's just a matter of catching the thread and tangling it to keep it from pulling out when the needle is pulled out. Sewing machine needles put the hole at the same end as the sharp tip.Photo credit: CanvaThe story of the sewing machine is actually a story of many innovators coming up with ideas and then building on one another's models. Early sewing machine patents used a hook below the needle that either went back and forth or rotated to grab the thread and pull it forward as the needle went up, creating a simple chain stitch. The chain stitch works as long as no one pulls on the loose end, as the chain stitch is easily undone. (The demonstration in the video is really a must see for this.)More complex chain stitches were created to solve this problem, but it was the lock stitch using two separate thread sources that really made the sewing machine the titan of inventions that it truly is. The bobbin thread gets intertwined with the needle thread, creating a stitch that can't be pulled out. There have been two main version of the lockstitch machine, one that used a shuttle that moved back and forth and one that most machines today use, which is the round bobbin hook. Modern sewing machines use the same basic mechanics as machines over 100 years ago, just digitally controlled. Photo credit: CanvaThe last sewing machine problem to solve was moving the fabric through the machine at an even pace. A grooved metal "foot" was attached that moved with the rhythm of the bobbin and needle to even move the fabric with each stitch. Simple, but genius. Judging by the comments, many people had no idea how sewing machines worked before seeing this demonstration:"At last! I have asked so many people how sewing machines work. I have looked at the machines, consulted experts, read manuals, and none told me how they work. I was amazed that people who worked with sewing machines for a living had no knowledge of, nor curiosity in, how they work.""My mom, who is very good at sewing, didn't do it in a while because her machine wasn't set properly anymore after decades. As an engineer, I searched for the old instruction manual online, and carefully followed the instructions and oiled everything up : the machine was working flawlessly again. And I realized that I had NO IDEA of how it did work in the first place. So she explained it to me. I was literally amazed, so 1) seeing your video and your own amazement is so pleasing to me, and 2) blessed be my mom." Sewing Machine Design GIF by Great Big Story Giphy "I just got a vintage singer. I want to learn to make my own curtains, and clothes. I only have a straight stitch, but being a nerd your video helped me learn how to use the sewing machine. Knowing how it works, helps to know how to thread and set up the bobbin. I watched a few videos and couldn't understand it from the basic steps they were showing. I had to know how it works first. Excellent!""I’m a mechanical engineer and forever promised myself to someday take time to figure out how sewing machines work. You crossed this item off my list in just 15 minutes. I owe you the pizza of your choice. Thank you!""I use sewing machines pretty much every day at work and the funny thing to me is that most of us prefer older mechanical machines over modern digital ones. The action is just so much smoother, the sound is better, the power and durability is better. If you have a well maintained vintage machine, it'll probably outlive your grandchildren."It's hard to overstate how the sewing machine changed life on Earth for humans. Not having to hand sew clothing, bedding, furniture coverings, etc. has saved us countless hours of work and enabled mass production of textiles. (Unfortunately, it has also enabled "fast fashion" to proliferate, but that's really a human problem, not a mechanical one.) Pretty incredible how the engineering of sewing machines still manages to amaze people, even after nearly two centuries.
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Parents build train-themed tiny house in backyard for 21-year-old son with autism
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Parents build train-themed tiny house in backyard for 21-year-old son with autism

Tiny houses are an incredible living option. Compact yet complete with everything needed to live a full, independent life, living in a tiny home has been a game changer for Bobby, an autistic 21-year-old in West Virginia whose parents built him his own train-themed tiny home in their backyard.Bobby, who has intellectual autism, a seizure disorder, and OCD, has been living in the home for over nine months. His parents have documented his tiny home living on TikTok, where they share what life is like for Bobby and the positive impact it has had in his life and theirs. "Our solution to give some independence to our 20 year old son with profound autism is this backyard tiny home," his mother wrote in the video. @bobbystinyhouseworld Our solution to give some independence to our 20 year old son with profound autism is this backyard tiny home. He’s been living here for over 4 months and it’s going better than we could have ever imagined! #autism #profoundautism #autismadult #autismparenting #independentliving #tinyhouse In the video, she gives a full tour of the exterior and interior of Bobby's tiny home. It is a 12 foot by 30 foot home that has enabled Bobby more freedom and independence.But it's also been a game changer for her life as the parent of a child with autism as well. In another video, she explained the profound impact Bobby's tiny house move has had. "Our situation was dire. OCD had taken over every part of our life," she shared in a video explaining why they built Bobby his tiny house. "I told my husband, 'I'm done. I cannot do this,'" adding that their lives had become incredibly chaotic when the tiny house idea just came to her. @bobbystinyhouseworld #autism #profoundautism #autismadult #autismparenting #independentliving #tinyhouse She continued by sharing, "I've let go of the control I've needed to have over his life for the past 20 years...from what I'm getting from his reaction of living on his own in that tiny home is that I think that control was so overwhelming for him. I know it was overwhelming for me. I didn't know how to deal with any of it."On top of helping ease her struggles with control, the tiny house has also helped Bobby immensely. "Bobby has been living in his tiny house for 9 months. It’s been 9 months with no meltdowns, no aggression, 9 months of him eating new foods with ease. He’s happier, my husband and I are happier. By far, the best decision we’ve ever made!" she wrote in the caption of another video.Although Bobby now has his own space, she notes that his tiny home doesn't have everything a normal "house" would, including things like a stove, a washer and dryer to do laundry, or a TV. She also adds that having security cameras inside and outside of the home has been vital to making sure Bobby is safe in his new place. @bobbystinyhouseworld He has his own ice maker, but prefers ours ??‍♀️? #autism #profoundautism #autismparents #autismparenting #ocd #specialneeds #autismadult #independentliving #tinyhouse And they continue to work on daily living skills, like taking out the garbage. "Working on daily living skills has been so much easier to do in his tiny house. It’s his space and he’s much more cooperative in doing these tasks," she wrote.Bobby's viewers absolutely love following his tiny home journey and personal growth through his independent living. "As a momma of an autistic son, this melts my heart," one wrote. "This is a huge accomplishment for an adult on the spectrum! Giving him independence and his own space is amazing!!!❤️" said another. Another viewer wrote, "His own space, his own choices and agency. That’s so regulating!"
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'World's greatest pickpocket' shows how he uses misdirection to steal a man's watch and wow
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'World's greatest pickpocket' shows how he uses misdirection to steal a man's watch and wow

It's weird to know that there are people out there who can fool the rest of us completely, manipulating natural human tendencies in order to dupe and deceive. We call these people con artists or crooks—except when they do it for entertainment and we're in on the ploy, in which case we call them sleight of hand artists or magicians.In many ways, the latter takes more skill. Fooling someone who isn't expecting it is easy compared to fooling someone who knows you're trying to trick them. Masters of the craft are able to trick the average person even as the person watches carefully for signs of trickery, and they do it through the art of misdirection. Magic tricks often use misdirection.Photo credit: CanvaApollo Robbins is one of the world's leading experts on pickpockets, confidence crimes, and deception (being skilled at all of the above himself) and his TED Talk demonstrates exactly how he uses misdirection to dupe not only the man he brings onstage, but the entire audience as well at the same time. Robbins starts his Talk by asking if the audience thinks it's possible to control someone's attention and predict human behavior. It would be a superpower, wouldn't it? Then he walks audience members through a series of tasks to illustrate how we don't fully use our powers of observation at all times. For instance, he asks everyone to recall what icon they have on the bottom right of their phones and then check to see if they're right. After putting the phones away, he then asks what time was on the screen they just looked at. Most people didn't take note of that because it wasn't where their attention was. - YouTube www.youtube.com Then he points out that they've all been looking at him for a couple of minutes, so he asks them the close their eyes and recall what he's wearing. "What color is my shirt? What color is my tie?" he asks. These are all tasks meant to illustrate how many things we don't consciously notice or perceive that are right in front of us. Robbins begins to explain how our brains work and how he is able to manipulate our attention as a limited resource, but then says it's easier just to demonstrate how he does it. He brings a man from the crowd on stage and proceeds to do a series of sleight-of-hand tricks with a poker chip while simultaneously stealing the man's watch and putting it on his own wrist. But then, at the end of the demonstration, he asks the audience once again what he's wearing. And that's the real mic drop. Woah. (Watch the above video if you haven't yet—spoilers below.)People were wowed by how fooled they were. Apollo Robbins is an experienced pickpocket.Photo credit: Canva"So he made it seem like the volunteer was being distracted and we as the audience were watching him be distracted while the magician obviously showed off stealing the volunteer's items, but in actuality we as the audience were being distracted while the magician did a quick change act. Wonderful way to prove the concept!""It’s especially great when things like this work on both and audience and the people watching the video.""'Don’t have to close your eyes this time. What am I wearing' Me:.... It’s rewind time.""This was mind-boggling, had to replay several times just to understand what was going on. Amazing live performance!" Sleight of hand tricks often use misdirection. Giphy GIF by Digg "It's fascinating, that even though you know he is somehow going to 'trick' you, you just can't get over it.""What he said at the end has stuck with me - 'If you could control someone's attention, what would you do with it?'"That's the million dollar question, isn't it? If someone can control people's attention for nefarious purposes, can we do something similar for good? Either way, being aware of how our minds work and how our behavior can be manipulated is important to know, and Robbins' TED Talk perfectly demonstrates that.
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