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Observer
27-05-2025
- Science
- Observer
This Fossil's 3 Eyes Are Not Its Most Surprising Feature
More than 500 million years before 'The Simpsons' introduced us to Blinky, a fish with an extra eye swimming through Springfield's Old Fishin' Hole, a three-eyed predator chased prey through seas of the Cambrian Period. Known as Mosura fentoni, this creature is a worthy addition to the bizarre bestiary preserved in the Burgess Shale, a fossil deposit in the Canadian Rockies. But the animal's anatomy, described in the journal Royal Society Open Science, shows it may not be as alien as it looks. The first Mosura specimen was unearthed by a paleontologist more than a century ago. Over recent decades, paleontologists at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto have uncovered many more Mosura fossils, which they nicknamed 'sea moths' because of flaps that help them swim. Sea moths were not fish, but they were related to radiodonts, a group of arthropods that dominated Cambrian food chains. But a closer inspection would not occur until Mosura specimens were unearthed in 2012 in a Burgess Shale outcrop. Having both old and new specimens encouraged researchers to 'finally figure this animal out,' said Joseph Moysiuk, who studied the Marble Canyon fossils as a doctoral student. Moysiuk teamed up with his adviser at the Royal Ontario Museum, Jean-Bernard Caron, to examine 60 sea moth specimens. The specimens were photographed under polarized light to capture the flattened fossils' detailed anatomy. A defining feature of living arthropods is the division of their bodies into specialized parts. For example, crustaceans like crabs have different appendages adapted to perform certain functions like feeding or walking. Fossils of many early arthropod ancestors reveal relatively simple body plans. Researchers have therefore long proposed that segmentation took a long time to evolve. Mosura bucks this trend. Despite measuring only 2.5 inches long, the creature's body was divided into as many as 26 segments. 'It's something that we've never seen in this group of animals before,' said Moysiuk, who is now at the Manitoba Museum in Winnipeg. In addition to its wide swimming flaps, the animal possessed a highly segmented trunk at the back of its body brimming with gills, resembling the abdomenlike structures that horseshoe crabs, woodlice and some insects use to breathe. — JACK TAMISIEA / NYT
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
21 Things That Are NOT As Romantic As People Think They Are
Look, I am a romantic at heart, but sometimes there's a disconnect between intent and the actual execution of a "romantic" gesture. Case in point, Reddit user unitedfan6191 posed the question on r/AskReddit, "What's not as romantic as people think it is?" Here are just a few of the responses: 1."Gifting a pet. That's a ton of responsibility to dump on someone, and even if they do want a pet, they miss the special moment of picking it for themselves." -u/kyew 2."Proposing in front of a crowd. Even worse, at a sporting event on the Jumbotron." -u/SaltConnection1109 "Or at somebody else's wedding/reception." -u/TheUnblinkingEye1001 "Yeah. It's more of a hostage situation than a marriage proposal." -u/Blinky_ "It's fine if it's planned in advance, I think. But surprise public proposals, hell no." -u/CreeperSlimePig 3."Showing up without telling then you're coming." 4."Meeting and getting married shortly after. Even if you believe they are 'the one,' please get to know them in the dating phase." -u/3cots-andahot-girl "I did this, and deeply regret it and agree with you 100%. Just wait take your time" -u/SecureVermicelli7893 "I did this and it's worked out very well. However, if my child tried it, I would strongly discourage it. We both agreed that it was silly as hell, and we're lucky that we don't hate each other." -u/CornBredThuggin 5."Shower sex. Can't stand it. Looks hot in the movies, dangerous and unrealistic in reality." -pleasantly-dumb 6."Making major purchases without discussing with your partner first." -u/ForayIntoFillyloo "Every Christmas, those commercials in which an absolute psychopath presents their spouse with a brand new $100,000 vehicle. Absolutely not." -u/reillan 7."The song 'Every Breath You Take.' It gets played at weddings alllll the time. Even Sting came out and said WYF people." -u/im-not-a-panda 8."Big weddings. You'll be exhausted and stressed out by the end of the night." -u/Anonymoosehead123 "Eloping is a lot more romantic than people think it is." -u/CheshireCat987 9."Pursuing someone after they say no or are already with someone else. Just creepy and wrong in real life." -u/Bottlecollecter 10."Romeo and Juliet" -u/OutrageousEvent "What's wrong with a two-week relationship that has a body count?" -u/Strangerin907 11."Sex on the beach. Or sex in water." -u/123-Moondance "Without a beach towel, yes. Terrible. With a beach towel, great. But yes, underwater is not great. Water pressure in enclosed spaces can be bad." -u/reillan 12."The fighting/makeup sex cycle. Man, it's exhausting." -u/givesyouhel 13."Serenading. I had a first date serenade me once. I left the date feeling like he was going to try to wear my skin." -u/catinthexmastree "I've had multiple romantic partners serenade me as a surprise (I used to work in music and therefore, dated a lot of other musicians). Every time it happened I wanted to jump off a fucking cliff. It's like when people are singing 'Happy Birthday,' but it's one person, and it's a love song, and if other people are present, they are staring for your reaction. I would be super grateful and touched in public and then make it abundantly clear in private to never, under any circumstances, do it again." -u/ImActuallyTall "I came here to say this. There is nothing less romantic than having to look right into someone's face while they sing directly at you." -u/Ginnabean 14."Showering together. You're in my way. Move." -u/toasterbathpanda 15."Proposing on any holiday! Hey babe, here's your Christmas gift. It's a ring I could have given you next week, but then I'd have had to buy you another gift!" -u/Shine-N-Mallows "My ex-husband did this BECAUSE he couldn't think of any other gifts." -u/pandyroo22 "I think proposing on a holiday is tacky unless that person getting proposed to expressed wanting that. It takes ZERO planning to make sure the mood is right because your family will be in town, the house looks nice, etc. I also can't imagine if the relationship doesn't last how long it would take to stop associating X holiday with Y partner." -u/ParanoidWalnut 16."Absence. It doesn't make the heart grow fonder. Long-distance relationships aren't great either." -u/VixenTraffic 17."Sharing earbuds. Movies make it look cute, but in real life it's uncomfortable, awkward, and someone's always getting yanked when they move." -u/softlyanna "Oh, that's nasty. I don't need someone else's earwax being mixed with mine." -u/im-not-a-panda 18."Standing in the rain, arguing. Like babe, I'm cold, wet, and emotionally unstable. This isn't The Notebook, it's a breakdown." -u/YourNewPrincesss "Standing in the rain. Looks cute in movies but in real life you're wet, cold, and lowkey annoyed." -u/dustymusee 19."Valentine's Day" -u/sarahballoon "My husband is from a country where Valentine's Day isn't really a thing. He asked his coworkers what he's supposed to do. They told him, 'buy her something expensive she likes.' We got home around the same time; he presented me with a bottle of Johnny Walker aged whiskey. I didn't know he left work early to surprise me, so I'd gotten myself a bottle of Red Stag." -u/MusicalPigeon 20."Anything Edward did for Bella in Twilight." -u/goldandjade finally, "Involving food with sex. Chocolate sauce and whipped cream in crevices you never knew you had are not a good time." -u/Dense_Principle_2384 Do you any suggestions to add to this list? Leave a comment below. Note: Responses have beed edited for length/clarity.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Krispy Kreme's Pac-Man donuts give flavor, not fever
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Krispy Kreme is looking to mine Gen X nostalgia with new donuts saluting the 45th anniversary of one of video gaming's greats. Starting Monday, May 12, the donut giant is offering three new options in honor of the 45th anniversary of the original Pac-Man. Team Ghost donut: an unglazed donut with chocolate-flavored cream inside, black icing, neon blue maze lines and a topper featuring Blinky (from left), Inky, Pinky and Clyde. Pac-Man Party donut: a glazed with yellow buttercream-flavored icing, sprinkles and a Pac-Man topper. Strawberry Power Berry donut: an unglazed with strawberry-flavored cream inside, with red icing, white sprinkles and green leaf icing. (The strawberry, the second of the 'fruits' Pac-Man could eat for bonus points, was chosen likely because it tastes better than other options such as the cherry, the orange, a Galaxian or a key.) As there aren't any standalone Krispy Kreme stores in the Miami Valley, people who want to Pac them away will have to visit your local Kroger, Walmart or other grocery that offer boxes of the donuts. Pac-Man debuted in Japanese arcades on May 22, 1980, though the state of record-keeping at the time makes that an estimate at best. It arrived in the U.S. later that year and quickly became the biggest arcade game of its time, out-earning even the original 'Star Wars.' It went on to generate sequels, spinoffs, pop songs, a Saturday morning cartoon, and loads of merchandise. Fifteen years ago, its 30th anniversary was even honored with a Google Doodle that you can still play. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Web Release
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Web Release
CASIO Celebrates PAC-MAN's 45th Anniversary with Special Edition Watches
By Editor_wr Last updated Feb 28, 2025 CASIO is celebrating the 45th anniversary of PAC-MAN, one of the most beloved arcade games in history, with the launch of a special PAC-MAN collaboration watch collection. Featuring four unique digital timepieces, this collection brings the nostalgic charm of classic arcade gaming to the wrist, combining CASIO's signature vintage watch designs with the vibrant aesthetics of PAC-MAN and its pixelated world. First released in 1980, PAC-MAN became a global phenomenon, cementing itself as one of the most successful arcade games of all time. Decades later, its influence remains undeniable, with 'PAC-MAN Fever' still capturing the hearts of gaming enthusiasts worldwide. 'PAC-MAN has been a cultural icon for over four decades, and this collaboration brings together two brands that defined the 1980s in their own way,' said Takashi SEIMIYA, the managing director at CASIO Middle East and Africa. 'These watches are a tribute to the golden age of gaming, designed for both longtime PAC-MAN fans and a new generation of retro gaming enthusiasts.' Four Designs That Capture the Spirit of PAC-MAN: A168WEPC & F-91WPC – These models incorporate PAC-MAN and the four GHOSTS (Blinky, Inky, Clyde, and Pinky) into a bold, colourful face layout with vivid neon hues. The signature 'WAKA WAKA' sound effect from the game is featured on the A168WEPC's clasp cover and LCD display, as well as the F-91WPC's band loop, adding a playful, interactive touch. – These models incorporate PAC-MAN and the four GHOSTS (Blinky, Inky, Clyde, and Pinky) into a bold, colourful face layout with vivid neon hues. The signature 'WAKA WAKA' sound effect from the game is featured on the A168WEPC's clasp cover and LCD display, as well as the F-91WPC's band loop, adding a playful, interactive touch. ABL-100WEPC & CA-53WPC – Designed to resemble PAC-MAN game screens, these models feature the iconic maze and characters running across the watch face. The ABL-100WEPC features a sleek, black monochromatic design reminiscent of early arcade displays, while the CA-53WPC, with its yellow bezel, captures the look of a classic arcade cabinet. Each watch is engraved with PAC-MAN branding on the case back and comes in unique special-edition packaging, making them must-have collector's items. Now available across CASIO retailers in UAE, the PAC-MAN x CASIO collaboration is the ultimate blend of gaming nostalgia and everyday functionality, appealing to both retro gaming lovers and vintage watch enthusiasts. For more details, visit the official CASIO Store online: CASIO Celebrates PAC-MAN's 45th Anniversary with Special Edition Watches Next Post EBRD forecasts economic pick up in the SEMED region Comments are closed.
