Ludwig Ingwer Nommensen was a German missionary who became known as the "Apostle to the Batak People." His work in North Sumatra, Indonesia, is considered one of the most successful missionary efforts in history, as he catalyzed the formation of the Huria Kristen Batak Protestan

This specific claim—referring to a "God" located exactly 439 billion trillion kilometers away—is a fascinating example of how scientific data can sometimes be interpreted (or packaged) through a spiritual lens.

"My Melancholy Blues" is the closing track of Queen’s 1977 album, News of the World. While the album is famous for the stadium-shaking anthems "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions," this track serves as a stark, sophisticated contrast—a "hangover" song to end the party.

The quote "American Drummer: Drummer at heart, a warrior in spirit" is a powerful sentiment often used to bridge the gap between the discipline of music and the discipline of service. While it doesn't have a single, famous historical "author" like Mark Twain or Abraham Lincoln, it has become

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be a monumental event, marking several "firsts" in the history of the tournament. It is being hosted across the North American continent, making it the first time three nations have shared hosting duties.

While KC and the Sunshine Band were global disco icons in 1977, there is a common mix-up regarding their television appearances from that year. Although they are often associated with Top of the Pops (UK), their most famous recorded performance of "I'm Your Boogie Man" from

The last footage of the original Lynyrd Skynyrd lineup captures them just hours and days before the tragic plane crash on October 20, 1977. While there is no known professional video from the actual flight, several key pieces of media document the band’s final moments.

Here are the top 5 "future" technologies that are very much real today: 1. Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) For decades, the idea of controlling a computer with your thoughts was pure science fiction. Today, it is a medical and technological reality.

Before the Industrial Revolution reshaped our schedules and environments, human sleep looked radically different than the continuous 8-hour block we strive for today. The most fascinating discovery by historians—most notably Roger Ekirch—is that for centuries, humanity naturally

The adidas Sumatra is a specific limited-edition sneaker release within the iconic adidas Island Series. This series, which originally debuted in the late 1970s, names its silhouettes after exotic islands (like Bali, Tahiti, and Hawaii) and uses color palettes inspired by their

After a productive meeting with @repscfigures.bsky.social, Shahmir reflects on seeing UNICEF's impact in Pakistan firsthand, founding a UNICEF Club in Alabama and advocating #ForEveryChild today:

"This month saw changes in the dynamics in our favor, in Ukraine’s favor. We are holding more positions and inflicting more damage. "I am grateful to all our warriors for their precision." - Volodymyr Zelenskyy 💪😊

Rogue One is a Star Wars Story But it might also be a great example of how a TPK can be a great campaign and survival might not always be the ultimate goal. Check out the latest episode of the Lethal DIspatch youtu.be/zSw7bvZE1eo? si=qjYxPYJm1yQTOuri

Michael and Bruno both gave speeches at Carrington earlier today, as the group celebrated our captain's #PL award ❤️

Marco Rubio ha viscut una roda de premsa caòtica a la Casa Blanca mentre exercia com a portaveu interí. Enmig del desordre ha admès que és daltònic i ha acabat resumint la situació: “És un caos total”.

HARTMUT SCHULZE-BOYSEN ABOUT HIS BROTHER’S DECISION TO FIGHT FROM WITHIN For more info check: linktr.ee/StefanRoloff RedOrchestraNFT.com #nftart #nftartist #nftcommunity #resistance #harroschulzeboysen #leaflet #independentfilm #cinema #

Amazing upcoming week on the podcast as we wrap up our 2025! Artist and writer Theodore A. Harris, gender and race scholar Mali Collins, and historian Benjamin Talbot. Listen on most streams: linktr.ee/blstpodcast

😂😂😂 An Australian man inadvertently appeared on the runway during an Australian Fashion Week show at Tamarama Beach in Sydney on May 12, 2023.

"My understanding of leverage and football intelligence. " Duke offensive lineman Brian Parkee talks how Duke prepared him for the NFL and his greatest tools. #NFL #NFLCombine

Iran-launched suicide drones are attacking a U.S. military base in Erbil, Iraq, with U.S. fighter jets attempting to intercept them.

His daughter Toni killed Daniel Hernandez. McBride is one of the worst serial killers in LA history and the police union put him in charge of operations. And now he has me in his sights.

With the economy in shambles, Trump is posting bullshit like this. #progressive

Long before starting in politics, Daniel was working to make his community more inclusive. He’s passionate about ensuring no community in Dublin Central gets left behind. In the Dáil, Dan will continue to fight for families and ensure Dublin Central gets the services it deserves.

"They've always loved and supported me no matter where my life has been." Kate DeAraugo reflects on Queer Community support throughout her career. #KateDeAraugo #ausmusic #queerradio @3crmelbourne.bsky.social #3CR

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Blind kitty experiences snow: #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/s...

Red Leather Pants I've been saving this reference for when I felt confident enough to tackle it. That day is today. But I had to make my own brush (for the first time) to get the results I wanted. Thoughts? You'll notice I paint a few times then lose my […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Lenny was assisting with making a video to post on facebook for my garage sale tomorrow/Saturday. He’s so helpful, isn’t he? 😊 #cats #caturday

The Eagle Encounter: When 'Uncle Sam' the eagle decided he’d had enough of the photoshoot. Even a mogul has to duck sometimes! 🦅😂 #EagleEncounter #FunnyMoments

No entiendo muy bien el rechazo a los Rabbids... a mi me caen muy bien... adi wue a iniciar la aventura de Sparks of Hopes... #Videojuegos #MarioAndRabbids #Switch2 #Ubisoft #Nintendo

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"Matt Goodwin is an embarrassment to Reform - 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘳." Failed Reform UK candidate Matt Goodwin is facing accusations of fake quotes, factual errors, and AI-generated content in his new book. Is it time to reassess his entire academic legacy?

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The Iranian people are showing extraordinary courage as they stand up to a brutal and determined regime. They are living the Live Free or Die spirit that I see in NH every day. But if the President decides to use military force and put lives at risk, he must come to the Congress first.

Break Free And Be You! #selfcare #mindfulnesspractice #bondedpath

At this point, it’s undeniable: Donald Trump is unfit to serve as President. I’m done pretending this is normal — and I’m done with leaders who won’t speak up. The question is simple: are you okay with this, or will you stand up and stop it? app.sosha.ai/s/9hwYlYbJ

Catherine Herridge reports that indicators of CIA surveillance of the ODNI surfaced months ago. An official from the ODNI said that “we have confirmed that the Intelligence Community Inspector General is aware of the allegations and is working, alongside ODNI and interagency partners..."

Finally unfollowed and wiped my hands of the girl that made my best friend stop talking to me. At first she would FaceTime him multiple times while we’d hang out and then she would just show up lol. Knowing I’m like married, and he’s been my bff for years. He sucks too, throwing all the trash out fr

Carrie Freeman & Christopher Eubanks explore animal (mis)representation in media. They examine the representation of animals in activist messaging & the interconnections of animal rights with other social justice movements. lnkd.in/d6TWpb5a #TheAnimalTurn #mediastudies #criticalanimalstudies

Merry Christmas from my family to yours! To celebrate, I’m sharing the not-so secret recipe for our family’s holiday hot chocolate. We hope it brings a little extra warmth and joy to your holiday season ☕️🍫🎄

“Deal Or Face My Guy”: Pete Hegseth’s Direct Military Ultimatum To #Iran #trump #maga #politics #iran

I've spoken to the Otters of the world, they appreciate being honored with National Otter Day today, but it's late and they're calling it a night. Happy National Otter Day 🦦

"Immediately you could feel this connection to an audience that was totally different." Ben Smith on the early days of blogging and social media, on Journalism 2050 with hosts @emilybell.bsky.social and Heather Chaplin. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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I love Syke Blue but I would have spoke alot earlier! #AEW #WrestleSky

Dr. Jerome Adams—anesthesiologist and former U.S. surgeon general—will keynote #ADVANCE27! Learn about his path to the White House and how anesthesiology helped him become a better leader. Hear from Dr. Antonio Hernandez-Conte and get notified to register: amersanest.realmagnet.land/adv27-notify...

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A huge part of dog bite prevention is socializing your pet. But what does that entail? Here are AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey and President Dr. Jennifer Quammen with a few helpful insights.

“America has proven itself, and I hate to say this as an American, to be an unreliable ally...” Ex-Pentagon adviser Jasmine El-Gamal responds to President Trump’s threats to leave NATO. #Newsnight

Waiving some small historical debts and providing compensation for illegal income apportionment is welcome, but it's just scratching the surface. The govt needs to implement the Robodebt Royal Commission recommendations now and get to work on creating a social security system that lifts us all up.

What If They Don’t Need Fixing? As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, one final thought: not every struggle needs a solution. I wrote more about this in my recent Medium and Substack articles: @ Caralyn Dreyer #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #healing #emotionalwellbeing

More flowers from the cutting garden 😍 #cuttinggarden #flowers

At #mcvegas26 asking con goers if they could go party on the Vegas Strip with any Magic Legend who would it be? #edh #mtg #mtgcommander #commander

The reporter follows up by asking Carney: “do you regret your initial support of this war?” The point of this support, Carney replied, was “the ending of both that state sponsored terrorism and the nuclear ambitions of Iran.” “That remains the case.”

Bill Belichick and Gary Bettman enjoying Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final in Raleigh 🍿 Original post

Part 5 of the rise & fall of Bruno de Carvalho at Sporting CP. 2017/18 - Jorge Jesus' second season in charge is nothing short of disastrous. BdC does win re-election despite this for another 4 years but not before being called the Portuguese Trump 👇 outsideofthepride.blogspot.com/2026/06/15-f...

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Chicago Bears OTA practice is in the books today. I did not see Montez Sweat, Kyler Gordon. Dayo Odeyingbo and TJ Edwards were back for portions.