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When Etienne Constable received a warning notice from Seaside, California, he immediately complied with the city code. The code calls for non-passenger vehicles, such as recreational vehicles and boats, to be parked behind a six-foot-tall privacy fence. Etienne built the required fence and parked his boat behind it. But he wasn’t quite done yet. As a silent protest, he contracted the services of a local artist to paint a boat mural on his new fence. The result is spectacular. @nbcnews A #California man who was ordered to keep his #boat out of sight has had the last laugh, by commissioning a local artist to paint a realistic #mural of the boat on the fence that obscures it. ♬ original sound – nbcnews Etienne has lived in Seaside for 29 years and has kept his current boat in his driveway for the past four years. Until receiving the notice, he was unaware of the city code. His boat, a 19-foot Arima 19 Sea Ranger, has the appropriate name, “Might as Well.” When Etienne got the idea to paint the mural, we’re sure that thought was in his mind. Image from YouTube. The boat mural is a perfect replica of the Arima 19. When parked behind the fence, portions of the canopy piping line up with the mural, adding realism. The artist did an incredible job on the fence painting, even including the chimney and details of the side of the house. A timelapse video posted on Reddit details the unique boat mural from beginning to glorious end. A boat owner received a letter from the city stating he needed to build a new fence to hide said vessel from view of the street. After reluctantly building the fence, he had an idea… byu/Pasivite infunny The local artist, Hanif Panni, was to create a mural that makes it appear like there is no fence. He did such an amazing job that the boat mural went viral. Other boat owners have been contacting the artist to have their fences painted with his magical “invisible” paintbrush. The boat mural is so realistic that people smile about it daily. At the time of this writing, Etienne had not heard back from the city. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Malicious Compliance: Homeowner Comes Up With Genius “Revenge” For City Regulation appeared first on InspireMore.

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Dogstar was an American alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1991. Notable for featuring actor Keanu Reeves as the bassist, the band enjoyed moderate success and a dedicated following during the 1990s and early 2000s. Dogstar released two studio albums, Our Little Visionary in 1996 and Happy Ending in 2000, and an EP titled Quattro Formaggi in 1996. Despite never breaking into the mainstream, the band performed at major music festivals and enjoyed international tours before disbanding in the early 2000s. Keanu Reeves Well, I guess he played more than just air guitar, as we watched him The post Complete List Of Dogstar Band Members appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

Does it hurt to be executed by guillotine? Do you remain conscious after being decapitated? Unfortunately, there’s nobody with first-hand experience around to answer that question. Nevertheless, it is possible to piece together a fair amount of evidence that indicates how a last dance with the guillotine might go down.The guillotine is the iconic contraption that was designed to swiftly decapitate humans using a large, falling blade. It is best known as the weapon of choice of zealous French Revolutionaries in the 18th century, but it remained a method of execution in the country until the late 20th century. The last person to be executed by guillotine in France was Hamida Djandoubi on September 10, 1977 – that’s after the first Star Wars movie premiered. An estimated 15,000 to 17,000 people were guillotined during the French Revolution, the majority of which were “common people,” not wealthy aristocrats and decadent royals. Part of the reason the guillotine was widely used during this time was it was considered to be humane. This rocky era of French history was fuelled by the ideas of Enlightenment, which sought to replace irrational beliefs and Medieval superstition with reason and new theories about the rights of humans. Even when decapitating a mortal enemy, their humanity and dignity should remain respected – or at least that was the idea. “The blade hisses, the head falls, blood spurts, the man exists no more. With my machine, I’ll have your head off in the blink of an eye, and you will suffer not at all,” Dr Joseph-Ignace Guillotin, a French physician who advocated for the use of the guillotine, told the National Assembly of France in 1789.The suggestion was initially laughed at but the National Assembly voted the guillotine into law in 1792, dubbing it “the most gentle of lethal methods.”There are a bunch of anecdotal reports that speak of people’s heads appearing to remain conscious after being subject to a guillotine, although it's hard to know where gruesome urban legend ends and fact begins. Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, kneeling before the guillotine next to her confessor on the day of her execution, October 1793.Image credit: Wellcome Collection (Public Domain)One of the most famous stories comes from 1905 when Dr Jacques Beaurieux witnessed the execution of a man in Paris. After decapitation, Beaurieux noticed that the severed head was still moving, with twitching eyes and spasming lip. He called out the criminal’s name – “Languille!” – upon which his pupils adjusted and he widened his stare “in a precise fashion.”“I had the impression that living eyes were looking at me,” Beaurieux commented. However, it’s entirely possible this kind of oft-reported phenomena is just spasming muscles in the body’s death throes, rather than evidence of vivid consciousness post-decapitation.To better understand the brain’s response to decapitation, a 2013 study chopped the heads of several anesthetized rats with a miniature guillotine blade, during which the scientists used an electroencephalogram to keep tabs on the rat’s brain activity.This revealed that the rat’s brain activity had “significant increases” for up to 15 seconds after being decapitated, suggesting that the animals might be registering some sense of pain. “These responses are indicative that unanaesthetized rats would be likely to perceive decapitation as painful prior to the onset of insensibility,” the paper concludes.Other scientists aren’t so sure. A 2023 study reviewed the known evidence about whether any consciousness – and, therefore, perception of pain  – is retained after decapitation, concluding that it is very unlikely. Death by decapitation, they surmise, is near-instantaneous. “The evidence currently available to us is scant, and the studies that imply that there is a retained awareness in decapitated rats for several seconds suffer from a low sample size. While the best evidence currently available to us suggests that LOC [loss of consciousness] is nearly instant in decapitation for both human and rodent models, it is possible that the truth will never be fully known,” the study concludes.A clearer answer to this question might soon emerge. Researchers are continuing to toy with the idea of head transplantation, while our understanding of consciousness is slowly but surely expanding. It’s possible that these fields of study might someday lead us to an answer.

In an unprecedented medical breakthrough, BrainBridge has unveiled a system designed for human head transplantation, offering new hope for patients with terminal illnesses or severe physical disabilities. This innovative procedure, once the stuff of science fiction, was presented to the public for the first time. The BrainBridge system aims to provide a second chance at life for those whose bodies have failed but whose brains remain functional. The procedure involves several highly complex and delicate steps. First, both the donor and recipient are cooled to minimize brain damage. Surgeons then carefully detach the recipient’s head, preserving the brain and spinal cord. The donor body is similarly prepared by severing the spinal cord and major blood vessels. The recipient’s head is then transplanted onto the donor body, with precise alignment of nerve connections being crucial for success. A significant challenge in this process is reattaching the spinal cord. BrainBridge utilizes a specially designed biocompatible material that acts as a scaffold, encouraging nerve fiber growth and connection. This material, combined with advanced surgical techniques and rigorous post-operative rehabilitation, aims to restore motor and sensory functions to the transplanted head. The introduction of this system has sparked a wide range of reactions. Ethical concerns about identity, the definition of death, and the moral implications of such a procedure have generated intense debate. Critics argue that the procedure raises significant issues regarding consent, psychological impacts on recipients, and potential misuse. There are fears that the technology could be used unethically or irresponsibly, leading to unforeseen consequences. Despite these concerns, the BrainBridge team is optimistic about the potential benefits. They argue that for patients with no other viable options, this procedure could provide a unique opportunity to reclaim their lives. They emphasize the strict ethical guidelines and stringent selection criteria in place to ensure the procedure is only performed on suitable candidates. So far, there is too little information to make a reliable judgement. It is quite possible that this is just an attempt to attract investors. The post BrainBridge: Introducing Human Head Transplantation to Society appeared first on Anomalien.com.