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The World's Deepest Lab Hunts For Dark Matter 2.4 Kilometers Underground
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The World's Deepest Lab Hunts For Dark Matter 2.4 Kilometers Underground

Around 2,400 meters (7,874 feet) below the Jinping Mountains in China’s Sichuan Province, the world’s deepest laboratory is quietly unraveling the mysteries of the universe. The China Jinping Underground Laboratory (CJUL) became fully operational in December 2023, swiping the title of the “world’s deepest lab” from another dark matter lab called SNOLAB, located around 2,000 meters (6,562 feet) below the surface of Ontario, Canada.Along with being the world's deepest, CJUL is also the world’s largest underground laboratory with a total area of 330,000 cubic meters (11.7 million cubic feet).It serves as a hub where multiple research projects and universities carry out several different experiments, all of which aim to answer one question: what the hell is dark matter?Dark matter does not emit, absorb, or reflect light, nor any other forms of electromagnetic radiation, making it "invisible" and tricky to detect. We know it exists, however, because we can see the gravitational effect it seems to have on visible matter. Somewhere between 1 to 10 percent of the universe is made of familiar “normal” atomic matter, while the rest is made up of dark energy and dark matter.One of the best approaches to sniff out this mysterious stuff is to head underground. Dark matter laboratories are typically located below the Earth to shield them from cosmic rays and other background radiation that bombard the surface. These high-energy particles can interfere with the sensitive detectors used to search for dark matter interactions, creating false signals that muddy the waters.               Going underground doesn’t totally erase this problem, though. Radon is a radioactive gas that is constantly seeping out of surrounding rocks and can be a major source of interference in deep underground experiments. As such, the surface of the CJPL is coated with a thick layer of special materials that blocks out 99 percent of the radon gas.Deep within the CJUL, sheltered by kilometers of rock, the cosmic ray rate is under 0.2 muons/m2/day, making it the best-shielded underground laboratory in the world. This ideal setting provides the potential to gather some of the sharpest insights into dark matter yet. The US has a similar facility called the Sanford Underground Research Facility, located 1,478 meters (4,850 feet) beneath the Black Hills of South Dakota. Scientists are still yet to make a direct detection of dark matter – we don’t even really understand its precise properties – but it is underground labs like CJUL and the Sanford Lab that are trailblazing the way into the unknown."Whether we will find dark matter or not, every step we take is a step into the unknown, so every small step forward is a huge leap," Liu Jianglai, chief scientist of the PandaX group, one of the research projects at the CJUL, said in a statement.
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The Top 5 Animals Most Likely To Survive Global Disaster
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The Top 5 Animals Most Likely To Survive Global Disaster

Indulge me, if you will, in a little hypothetical situation. The Earth has suffered a major catastrophic event, human life as we know it has been wiped from the face of the planet and only a few species of living things remain, but which species are up to the task of surviving such an apocalypse? We explore our top five contenders. TardigradesFirst on our list has to be everyone's favorite microscopic creature. While we at IFLScience stan a tardigrade, there’s more science to their survival than meets the eye. Tardigrades have been known to survive in just about every extreme environment Earth can throw at them. According to National Geographic, they are the "most indestructible animal on Earth". They can claw their way through sand dunes, survive being frozen, and even live at high altitudes. Scientists have figured out that a protein called Dsup can protect the genetic material in each of a tardigrade's cells making a tiny shield against dangerous particles. They can survive high levels of radiation that most other creatures could not – there is even some suggestion they could be on the Moon.  CockroachesMoving onto our second animal, it would be a shame not to mention the humble cockroach. Since they survived the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs, they’ve got a pretty good chance of surviving the next global catastrophic event. Part of the reason for their success is both their size and their dietary habits. These flat-bodied insects can squeeze themselves into tiny crevices other critters can’t reach for protection, including inside soil. Plus, rather than relying on one type of food source, they will pretty much consume anything even if it isn’t technically food. Cockroaches are also incredibly resistant to toxins such as insecticides, making them one of Earth’s harder creatures to get rid of. VulturesDepending on the conditions of the disaster, some animals could actually benefit from a global crisis. Vultures, for example, may also be able to survive something like a zombie apocalypse and with plenty of undead carrion around, could even thrive. They even have specially adapted stomachs with acid capable of digesting some pretty nasty bacteria, so potentially would be able to stomach some zombie guts.SharksWe’ve not turned our attention to the sea until now. All manner of frankly unusual looking creatures survive down there and are specially adapted to life in the darkness and extreme pressure that comes from the deep ocean. While a potential apocalypse could cause all sorts of issues for the ocean, such as acidification or extreme sea level rise, some creatures might just cling on. Greenland sharks are extremely long-lived, with known individuals surviving more than 400 years. They are known to have lived through both World Wars and nuclear weapons tests and the evidence is right there in their eyes.  Sharks have also been around on Earth since before trees, and before Saturn had rings, so there's a good chance at least one of the 500 species of shark would survive. Emperor penguinsTrying to include larger animals in this list is especially difficult. Many have evolved especially niche adaptations and would not survive in a habitat changed by global disaster. Something like a bear, while it could hibernate through winter, would still need a lot of food to survive once it finished hibernating. Camels are also capable of surviving without food or water for periods and can survive heat extremes. On the opposite side of the scale, the wildcard entry at number five is the emperor penguin. Emperor penguins can survive some of the most brutal cold temperature extremes the Antarctic can throw at them, including wind speeds of 200 kilometers (124 miles) per hour and temperatures of −50°C (−58°F). They can also survive several weeks without eating by living off fat reserves. They occupy some of the most remote areas on Earth and therefore could be able to avoid zombies or disease spread by simple logistics. 
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How Many Satellites Are Currently In Orbit?
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How Many Satellites Are Currently In Orbit?

If we want to live in the modern world, we can’t help but be reliant on space. Satellites whizzing about over our heads provide us with telecommunications and precise positioning, as well as keeping us safe with weather forecasting and many other analyses, like keeping an eye on wildfires, floods, ice, and pollutants released into the atmosphere.But the population of satellites has skyrocketed (pardon the pun) in the last several years, and this has changed the landscape (skyscape?) of what is going in orbit. As of today, June 11, there are 11,780 satellites orbiting our planet according to the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA). Most of them are functioning and in low-Earth orbit.The number of satellites in orbit has massive increased in the last few years.Image credit: © IFLScienceGeostationary orbit (GEO) is also known as geosynchronous orbit, and it is located 35,786 kilometers (22,236 miles) in altitude above Earth's equator. A satellite placed there will follow the same spot on the Earth’s surface as it moves around the planet with the same period it takes the Earth to spin. There are currently 552 satellites there. Communications and weather forecasting satellites are often placed in GEO.Then there is medium-Earth orbit (MEO), a vast region from 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles) up all the way to GEO. This is a prime location for navigation satellite constellations such as the Global Positioning System, Galileo, GLONASS, and BeiDou. There are 199 satellites currently in this orbit, but some space internet providers are considering moving here.And the reason for that is that low-Earth orbit (LEO) is getting crowded. There are currently 8,110 satellites in LEO and 6,050 of them are from SpaceX’s megaconstellation Starlink. The project from Elon Musk’s company aims to double its current number to reach nearly 12,000 satellites. And it could be expanded even more, to 34,400 satellites.There are many concerns about the deployment of so many satellites, especially in LEO. One major concern is how it is changing the night sky both for advanced astronomy but also just in terms of light pollution, even in areas that do not have artificial lights.The other concern is the massive increase in space junk. Space is big for sure, but interesting and valuable orbits are a small subset of that. Satellites need to have their orbits readjusted often, and all these movements lead to some of them crossing paths. But what happens when the satellites are no longer working? There are almost 3,000 objects like that! Their orbits will continue to change but with no ability for us to control them (there are some proposed countermeasures though).    A collision is space could herald worse to come. Collisions beget collisions simply because a piece of space junk breaking apart becomes a swarm of space junk. Scientists are concerned that we could end up in a Kessler Syndrome situation, where the number of collisions and amount of space debris grow exponentially. This scenario could render entire regions of near-Earth space a danger to pass through.
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Apparently, Some Of You Don't Know What These Extremely Common Symbols Mean
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Apparently, Some Of You Don't Know What These Extremely Common Symbols Mean

Every so often, a piece of information splits society into two parts: the people for whom it’s brand new and eye-opening, and those who can’t believe anyone didn’t know it in the first place. Did you know, for example, that ketchup is meant to live in the refrigerator? Because two-fifths of us don’t. Barely anyone knows what the padlock icon in your URL bar means. Apparently, there are people who don’t even know what screensavers are for, despite the answer pretty literally being in the name.And, if a spate of recent headlines are to be believed, now it’s the turn of laundry labels to blow some people’s minds while rolling the eyes of others. Apparently, people are only just realizing what the triangle symbol on clothes’ labels means.Now, despite IFLScience being unable to find any actual examples of people amazedly discovering what this housekeeping hieroglyph means, it’s nevertheless completely possible that you may not speak laundry – and that can be a problem. “You risk destroying your clothes by not following the laundry care instructions,” Alicia Sokolowski, president and co-CEO of Aspen Clean, told Reader’s Digest back in February. “What might happen if you put a dry-clean-only garment in a washing machine? The garment could shrink – not just a little, but significantly,” she explained. “Garments made of wool can shrink two to three sizes or more, and drapes can shrink to half their size.”Luckily for us, however, the international laundry industry has figured out a standard code to help us wash our clothes without disaster. They even often turn up in the same order: there’s a washing tub, then the mysterious triangle, then an iron, then a circle, and finally a square.Some of those are pretty self-evident. The washing tub symbol refers to, well, washing the garment: it tells you the maximum recommended temperature for a cycle using either dots – the more dots, the higher the temperature – or by flat-out giving you the temperature in numbers. You may also see lines underneath the tub, which indicates whether any special cycle needs to be used: “the more lines under the washtub, the more careful you should be,” fashion stylist Leena Alsulaiman told the Digest.Similarly, the iron symbol is kind of obvious: it’s telling you whether you can iron a garment. Like the washing tub, it can be modified by one, two, or three dots to indicate the maximum temperature to use, while a bunch of dots splaying out underneath like steam means… well, it means you can steam the garment.The other three symbols, however, are more cryptic. How would you guess, for example, that an empty circle means “this garment can be dry cleaned”? Or that a square with two diagonal lines in the top left corner means you should air dry it in the shade?In fact, in comparison to the myriad variations of drying symbols – that’s what the square denotes, by the way; the most important thing to remember there is that a square with a circle inside means a garment can be tumble dried – the elusive triangle glyph is beautifully easy to decipher: it tells you whether an item can be bleached. See an empty triangle on the label? Go ahead and bleach that bad boy. Is there a triangle with a couple lines inside? Be careful: you can bleach it, but not with chlorine bleach.And if you see a triangle – or indeed any of the symbols we’ve seen so far – with a big cross through it? Yeah, it means what you think. “When a symbol is crossed out,” Alsulaiman warned, “that’s your sign not to do that thing.”So – laundry care labels: not as cryptic as you thought. Wash away!
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Mysterious footprints near Lexington spark Bigfoot speculation
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Mysterious footprints near Lexington spark Bigfoot speculation

In the ordinary woods near Lexington, Kentucky, a set of footprints has ignited a fresh wave of speculation about the legendary Bigfoot. The discovery was made by local resident Aaron Thiel, who stumbled upon the unusual prints along a woodland track. The footprints, which pressed deep into the muddy trail, clearly displayed five distinct toes. Thiel shared his experience on Facebook, describing his 2-mile trek through the forest where he encountered no other people. “As I was coming out of the woods on the trail, I noticed a weird footprint that had toes,” Thiel wrote. “I took a picture and kept walking, then saw more fully formed humanoid footprints. My boot is in the photo for comparison.” Thiel added details to emphasize the strange nature of the find. “My boot is size 12. It was muddy and definitely not a path to walk barefoot on. And they were fresh with no water in them…it doesn’t make sense to me. I’m 300 pounds, wearing size 12 boots, and I barely left an imprint compared to these prints.” The photographs Thiel posted quickly garnered attention on social media, with some users suggesting he may have uncovered evidence of a juvenile Sasquatch. Others, however, were more skeptical, accusing Thiel of staging a hoax. As the debate continues, the mystery of the barefoot footprints near Lexington remains unresolved, adding yet another chapter to the Bigfoot legend. The post Mysterious footprints near Lexington spark Bigfoot speculation appeared first on Anomalien.com.
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Woman rescues puppy dumped at Walmart and then goes on ‘mission’ to reunite her with siblings
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Woman rescues puppy dumped at Walmart and then goes on ‘mission’ to reunite her with siblings

On a sunny afternoon, Rose headed to Walmart, expecting an ordinary shopping trip. However, as she approached the entrance, she noticed a small crowd gathered at the front of the store, their voices rising in concern. Intrigued and a bit worried, she made her way through the throng and was astonished to find three tiny... The post Woman rescues puppy dumped at Walmart and then goes on ‘mission’ to reunite her with siblings appeared first on Animal Channel.
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Dog and cat reunite with owners after month away and their ‘differing’ responses are hilarious
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Dog and cat reunite with owners after month away and their ‘differing’ responses are hilarious

Reunions are always heartwarming, especially when they involve our beloved pets. After a month apart, a family reunited with their pitbull and cat, showcasing a delightful contrast in their reactions. The excitement was evident as the pitbull couldn’t contain his joy, while the cat, in typical feline fashion, displayed a more subdued demeanor. This reunion... The post Dog and cat reunite with owners after month away and their ‘differing’ responses are hilarious appeared first on Animal Channel.
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ABC, NBC Pounce on Deceptive SCOTUS Audio to Distract from Pelosi Vid
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ABC, NBC Pounce on Deceptive SCOTUS Audio to Distract from Pelosi Vid

On Monday, Congressional Republicans released unused video from a January 6 documentary by Alexandra Pelosi which showed her mother, then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) admitting that the lack of security was her “responsibility.” But after ignoring the video that night, the Tuesday morning newscasts of ABC and NBC pounced on unauthenticated (a status they admitted to) audio of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito being pestered by a progressive activist masquerading as a conservative and secretly recording him. In the newly released video of then-Speaker Pelosi, the Democrat exclaimed: “Why weren’t the National Guard there to begin with?!” An unidentified female voice suggested they thought they had “sufficient” security before Pelosi snapped, saying: “No, that is not a question of how they had – They don’t know! They clearly didn’t know! And I take responsibility for not having them just prepare for more.” But the liberal broadcast networks were given an out by progressive activist Lauren Windsor, who conveniently just released highly edited audio she secretly recorded at the Supreme Court Historical Society’s annual gala last week. Audio she recorded while deceptively claiming to be a conservative Catholic. It was another excuse for the liberal media to continue their campaign to rip at the legitimacy of the U.S. Supreme Court. Ultimately, what she released was nothing of consequence, but that didn’t stop NBC’s Today from framing it as “More controversy this morning surrounding Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and his wife,” as described by senior Washington correspondent Hallie Jackson. “Those recordings, getting a lot of attention this morning, capturing the outlook of Justice Alito who’s devoutly Catholic along with his wife and the chief justice,” she gawked.     But what did Alito say that was supposedly so controversial? Well, one side wins in political battles, and getting along is difficult: JACKSON: Alito asked by Windsor about a nation divided between left and right, saying -- ALITO: One side or the other is going to win. There can be a way of working, a way of living together peacefully, but it's difficult, you know, because there are differences on fundamental things that really can't be compromised. Congratulations liberal media! You caught Alito describing politics in a democracy. Truly groundbreaking. Jackson did note that “NBC News has not heard the full recordings, only what's been posted online, and not able to confirm what edits have been made,” but that didn’t stop her from using them. Over on ABC’s Good Morning America, chief justice correspondent Pierre Thomas announced, “we’re not airing [the audio clips] here” because “ABC News has not authenticated the audio.” Instead, he decided to cherry-pick quotes to read with little context (not that there was much context provided by the progressive activist to begin with): In one exchange, Windsor poses a leading question to Alito suggesting there can be no compromise between the left and right. Alito appearing to agree saying, there are fundamental differences that are, quote, “difficult to resolve.” Windsor kept pushing Alito saying, quote, “people I this county who believe in God have got to keep fighting for that, to return our country to a place of godliness.” Alito responds, saying, “I agree with you. I agree with you.” “This morning there are serious questions about Windsor's tactics of lying and misleading the justices,” Thomas concluded. Meanwhile, Jackson reported: “The Historical Society, which hosted the event where the recordings were made, says in a statement they ‘condemn the surreptitious recording of justices’ there, which they say is ‘inconsistent with the spirit of the evening.’” CBS Evening News and CBS Mornings didn't report on either the Pelosi video or the Alito audio. The transcripts are below. Click "expand" to read: ABC’s Good Morning America June 11, 2024 7:06:46 a.m. Eastern GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS: We’re going to turn now the Supreme Court in the spotlight again this morning after secret records of Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Alito were released. Our chief justice correspondent Pierre Thomas has the story. Good morning, Pierre. PIERRE THOMAS: George, good morning. Today, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and Chief Justice John Roberts are in the spotlight after a woman posing a conservative Christian allegedly secretly recorded them at a black tie event last week. Lauren Windsor seeking out the justices at the Supreme Court Historical Society’s annual gala in an apparent attempt to engage them in a culture wars debate. At one point the liberal filmmaker starts a conversation with Justice Alito, a well-known, staunch conservative on the court. Windsor has posted what appears to be edited audio on X. ABC News has not authenticated the audio and we’re not airing it here. In one exchange, Windsor poses a leading question to Alito suggesting there can be no compromise between the left and right. Alito appearing to agree saying, there are fundamental differences that are, quote, “difficult to resolve.” Windsor kept pushing Alito saying, quote, “people I this county who believe in God have got to keep fighting for that, to return our country to a place of godliness.” Alito responds, saying, “I agree with you. I agree with you.” George. STEPHANOPOULOS: Very different responses from Chief Justice Roberts? THOMAS: That’s right, George. Windsor also approaches Roberts, a moderate conservative, suggesting to him that America is a Christian nation. Roberts pushes back, quote, “Yeah, I don't know that we live in a Christian nation. I know a lot of Jewish and Muslim friends who would say maybe not. And it's not our job to do that. It's our job to decide the cases as best we can.” This morning there are serious questions about Windsor's tactics of lying and misleading the justices. We sought comment from Windsor and justices but have not heard back. George. STEPHANOPOULOS: Okay. Pierre Thomas. Thanks very much. NBC’s Today June 11, 2024 7:07:59 a.m. Eastern HODA KOTB: Let's turn to those audiotapes being made public of Supreme Court Justices John Roberts and Samuel Alito, along with Alito's wife. They were secretly recorded by a progressive activist at a recent event. NBC’s senior Washington correspondent Hallie Jackson is on that story. Hey Hallie, good morning. HALLIE JACKSON: Hey Hoda, good morning. Those recordings, getting a lot of attention this morning, capturing the outlook of justice Alito who’s devoutly Catholic along with his wife and the chief justice. Now, we should note that NBC News has not heard the full recordings, only what's been posted online, and not able to confirm what edits have been made. But this is the latest spotlight on the court as it barrels toward the end of a consequential term. [Cuts to video] More controversy this morning surrounding Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and his wife after they were secretly recorded at a gala dinner last week. Alito approached by Lauren Windsor a progressive activist known for recording conservative political figures while posing as an ally. Alito asked by Windsor about nation divided between left and right, saying -- JUSTICE SAMUEL ALITO: One side or the other is going to win. There can be a way of working, a way of living together peacefully, but it's difficult, you know, because there are differences on fundamental things that really can't be compromised. JACKSON: After Windsor said the country needs to return to a place of godliness, Alito responding, “I agree.” The conversation recorded during the Supreme Court Historical Society's annual dinner June 3rd. Alito, who’s on the conservative-wing of the court, has recently been embroiled in controversy after pictures emerged of flags associated with, among other things, election denial and January 6th rioters flying outside his house. Alito had responded that his wife, Martha-Ann raised the flags. She was also recorded by Windsor who told her she was being persecuted. Mrs. Alito responding. MARTHA-ANN ALITO: I'm German from Germany. My heritage is German. You come after me, I’m going to give it back to you. JACKSON: And discussing other flags she wanted to fly at their house. M.A. ALITO: You know what I want? I want a sacred heart of Jesus flag because I have to look across the lagoon at the pride flag for the next month. JACKSON: Windsor approached Chief Justice John Roberts who responded more cautiously to her questioning asked about whether the court should lead the country on a more moral path -- CHIEF JUSTICE JOHN ROBERTS: No, I think the role for the court is deciding the cases. JACKSON: The Chief Justice also pushing back on Windsor's assertion that the U.S. is a Christian nation and the court's role is to guide it on that path. ROBERTS: I don't know that we live in a Christian nation. I know a lot of Jewish and Muslim friends who would say maybe not, and it's not our job to do that. [Cuts back to live] JACKSON: The court has not responded to a request for comment, but the Historical Society, which hosted the event where the recordings were made, says in a statement they “condemn the surreptitious recording of justices” there, which they say is “inconsistent with the spirit of the evening.” Hoda. KOTB: All right, Hallie Jackson for us there in D.C. Hallie, thank you.
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Five reasons ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ is the girlboss movie we actually DO need
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Five reasons ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ is the girlboss movie we actually DO need

Nearly ten years ago, "Mad Max: Fury Road," featuring Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy, dazzled audiences across the globe with its post-apocalyptic, dystopian narrative. The film was a success, scoring 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and winning six Oscars. Now the franchise is back with a new film, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, but does the movie live up to its predecessor? Many have been skeptical of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” given that most modern female-centric films tend to come with a progressive agenda. “Leading up to its release, a lot of people were rolling their eyes thinking that this is going to be just another tale of a woke feminist girlboss,” says Lauren Chen, who's BlazeTV's guru when it comes to exposing woke cinema. Surprisingly, however, “almost nobody – especially those who've actually seen the movie – are calling it woke, feminist, or implying that Furiosa is a girlboss in any type of way.” “Even though Furiosa is a woman and she is strong and a main character, she is far, far from the Mary Sue likes of Rey or Captain Marvel that people are so keen to hate on,” Lauren explains, adding that “Furiosa is a good case study of how a character can be strong and a woman and competent but also not be a feminist Mary Sue wet dream.” What makes Furiosa a real girlboss? For starters, “she actually makes mistakes,” unlike the Mary Sue archetype, who is practically perfect in every way. Further, “she actually has to learn, grow, and rise through the ranks in order to be successful,” says Lauren, who condemns Rey and Captain Marvel as examples of modern-day Mary Sues who’ve “gotten everything that they want right away without ever having to work.” “[Furiosa] really starts from nothing – a little girl with no skills … and it's only after years and years and years that she eventually gains not only a title that is worthy of respect but also skills to go along with that.” “Reason number three why Furiosa is not a Mary Sue,” according to Lauren, “is that she does not have magical superpowers that make her better and stronger than everybody.” In fact, “she gets her own a** handed to her many, many times throughout the film. She even loses an arm because she gets outsmarted,” Lauren explains. “She’s a character who goes through hell, which makes her interesting.” Additionally, Furiosa’s character diverges from the typical female lead role in that she actually “depends on other people” – unlike the trendy goddess archetype whose strength and independence transcend any need for support or community. “Furiosa herself is not perfect, and that actually allows for other characters to, you know, do things in the movie that are meaningful,” says Lauren. The last reason for why "Furiosa" is not a Mary Sue film has to do with the male characters in the movie. To hear the final point, watch the clip below. Want more from Lauren Chen?To enjoy more of Lauren’s pro-liberty, pro-logic, and pro-market commentary on social and political issues, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.
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NC State's 1983 championship team sues NCAA for NIL compensation over years of using team members' likenesses
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NC State's 1983 championship team sues NCAA for NIL compensation over years of using team members' likenesses

After 41 years, 10 members of the 1983 national champion basketball team from North Carolina State are suing the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing Company for unauthorized use of their likenesses.NC State won a dramatic NCAA championship in 1983 by a score of 54-52 with a last-second dunk by Lorenzo Charles. The NC State team was known as the "Cardiac Pack" after a series of close victories in the tournament, culminating in the team's championship win over a star-studded Houston team. The opposing squad had two future NBA Hall of Fame members in Clyde Drexler and Hakeem Olajuwon. Coach Jim Valvano running onto the court after the game became an iconic highlight that was reportedly used in many NCAA tournament promotions, according to ESPN.Those clips have become a point of contention after former players filed a lawsuit in Wake County Superior Court in North Carolina for the unauthorized use of their names, images, and likenesses.'Student-athletes' value to the NCAA does not end with their graduation.'The players are reportedly seeking "reasonable compensation.""For more than 40 years, the NCAA and its co-conspirators have systematically and intentionally misappropriated the Cardiac Pack's publicity rights — including their names, images, and likenesses — associated with that game and that play, reaping scores of millions of dollars from the Cardiac Pack's legendary victory," the lawsuit reportedly said.The lawsuit is bringing into question whether or not the value of student-athletes ends when they graduate and whether archival footage or other products should constitute using a player's likeness, rights, etc."Student-athletes' value to the NCAA does not end with their graduation; archival footage and other products constitute an ongoing income stream for the NCAA long after the students whose images are used have moved on from college," the lawsuit added.Plaintiffs in the case included the following former NC State players: Thurl Bailey, Alvin Battle, Walt Densmore, Tommy DiNardo, Terry Gannon, George McClain, Cozell McQueen, Walter Proctor, Harold Thompson, and Mike Warren.The NCAA has not yet responded to requests for comment from outlets such as the Associated Press. Young athletes have been able to take in millions from NIL agreements with the NCAA, capitalizing on their sometimes massive social media followings.According to On3, which tracks NIL valuations, the top earner is the University of Colorado's Shedeur Sanders, son of NFL great Deion Sanders, making an estimated $4.6 million.Second on the list is LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne, who, with over 9 million social media followers, is being paid an estimated $3.9 million. Texas quarterback Arch Manning of the legendary Manning football family is fourth on the list with a $2.4 million valuation.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!
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