An Ounce - For Your Consideration

Was the Curse of King Tut’s Tomb real, or just a tale to thrill the masses? In this video, we unravel the mysteries surrounding the legendary discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 and the so-called ‘mummy’s curse’ that followed. Explore the chilling stories, historical context, and scientific theories behind one of history’s most fascinating enigmas. Whether you’re a history buff, a fan of ancient Egypt, or just curious about the truth behind the legend, this video will take you deep into the sands of time. Dare to discover the truth—if you’re brave enough!" 

https://daily.jstor.org/was-it-really-a-mummys-curse/ 

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/curse-of-the-mummy#:~:text=%22My%20research%20has%20not%20only,Montserrat%20stressed%20to%20the%20Independent. 

https://www.livescience.com/ancient-egyptian-mummy-curse.html 

https://egymonuments.gov.eg/monuments/tomb-of-tutankhamun/ 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Carter 

https://artsandculture.google.com/story/the-curse-of-pharaoh-tutankhamun/eAJyYyD6emhtIw 

 Rejecting the Narrative and Unveiling Buffoons

In 1887, a prank led to an astonishing turn of political events in Argonia, Kansas. When Susanna M. Salter's name appeared on the mayoral ballot as a joke, she had no idea she was a candidate—until Election Day! What started as an attempt to embarrass turned into a historic victory. Watch how this unexpected nominee won over the town, garnered support from major political groups, and became the first woman elected mayor in the United States, all without spending a cent on her campaign.

Explore how this groundbreaking election not only challenged societal norms but also set the stage for future progress in women’s rights. Don’t miss this remarkable story of perseverance and triumph against the odds. Hit ‘play’ to witness how a prank turned into a powerful statement about leadership and equality.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susanna_M._Salter

https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/06/28/susanna-m-salter/ 

 The Tularosa basin in New Mexico has a rather unusual history. The stories and legends are prolific in the histories of the peoples who have passed through it over the centuries. 

There are colorful tales of rich deposits of minerals, cowboy’s, Indian’s, and outlaws. And, more legends of UFO’s and aliens from other worlds than you shake a stick at. And it is possible that some of these stories might even be true.

Some claimed this never happened, but the rumors were out there. Somebody told somebody, and a few years later somebody told somebody else, and then the treasure hunt began - for the worst ever video game ever. This particular urban legend, which is supposed to have happened in the early 1980s, was finally proven true. 

In 2014, the exhumation began in that landfill in Alamogordo, and a portion of those lost E.T. game cartridges were found. Finally – at the bottom of the hole, they hit pay dirt. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 1300 games were recovered. Around 900 or so were the coveted E.T.

A horrible video game, becomes rare because everyone throws it away. 30 years later, it's a rare classic cult favorite for the retro crowd.

https://bestlifeonline.com/true-urban-legends/    #29
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/video-games/those-old-e-t-atari-games-dug-desert-sold-108-n418971
https://money.cnn.com/2015/09/01/technology/atari-et/index.html
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/jan/30/a-golden-shining-moment-the-true-story-behind-et-the-worst-video-game-ever 

 Something as simple and commonplace as the lack of good sleep and rest can be - and has been - catastrophic. It's shocking how the mundane, every day, and simple things can be such a big deal!

Check it out - There are few things that everyone appreciates. 

One of these things: A good night's sleep is wonderful. Though a subjective statement, it will always be true.

No one enjoys fatigue, a slow brain, or trouble focusing.

Everyone appreciates being clear-headed, rested, and ready.

Yep.  Across the board, everyone will be better off in some way - reinvigorated and alert -  after a good night’s sleep, or solid nap.
And, unfortunately, for a multitude of reasons, and for a large percentage of people, there are few things that have become more unattainable than adequate sleep. 

 Was this character a Narcissist or a Psychopath - or Both? I'm not making the diagnosis here, just examining the story and it's origins.

Robert Lewis Stevenson was the creator of the classic, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. A classic horror novel that has captured the imagination of many and has been made into a motion picture several times.

It seems, along with nightmares and scientific journals, a man named Deacon Brody, was one of the inspirations for the characters Jekyll and Hyde. Brody was a distinguished and trusted gentleman of status who chose, or somehow was compelled by the demons in his own mind, to live a rather duplicitous life. 

Deacon Brodie was a respected businessman, a city councilor, a cabinetmaker, and a locksmith. Who was always dressed in his finest, and who was always present at the best social events. On the surface he lived a respectable life with a wife and children – but he also lived a secret life filled with gambling, drunkenness, cockfighting, two mistresses, and 5 illegitimate children. 

Narcissist, psychopath, schizophrenic, or multiple personalities - what do you think?

 Reference:
https://www.auldreekietours.com/2020/08/deacon-brodie-the-real-life-inspiration-for-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde/ 
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-31018496 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/abrambrown/2019/10/25/bogeyman-and-gentleman-the-real-life-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde/ 

It will probably help our conversation if we make clear we are not talking about the disagreement you might be thinking of right now. Did we get there on July 30, 1969? We'll leave that to others to argue. 

There is another unanswered question: Was it, "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind", or "That's one small step for A man, one giant leap for mankind"? 

On July 20, 1969, one of the most monumental events in the history of humans took place. That day, the first astronaut set foot on the surface of the moon. Yep - Neil Armstrong exited the moon lander and put the very first boot print ever in the dust of the lunar surface. However, there are some differing opinions on what really happened… a little controversy concerning the event. Interested amateurs, experts, professionals, and scholars have reviewed the audio and video recordings of this remarkable achievement. And they don’t all agree on what really happened. 

Let's take a look at the argument... 

References:

https://bestlifeonline.com/true-urban-legends/ 
https://www.space.com/17307-neil-armstrong-one-small-step-quote.html 
https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2019/07/13/armstrongs-famous-one-small-step-quote-explained/ 
https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/one-small-step-man-or-man
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-okay#:~:text=John%20%22Shorty%22%20Powers%20popularized%20it,States'%20first%20crewed%20space%20flight. 

 A little examination of Lady Bugs, Elephants, Dinosaurs, Whales, Redwood Tress, and the Humungous Fungus (Armillaria Ostoyea) in Malheur National Forest.

Pretty crazy that something, so incomprehensibly big, can sometimes go so completely unnoticed. And with other things they can appear so enormous that we can’t see anything else… but in fact are of little real consequence. 
 
It seems that -big and small - really are qualities that are defined by perspective. So, when you find yourself overwhelmed by what seems to be a really big deal – well, It’s not always easy - but perhaps you can find hope, strength, peace, and even solutions by working to find a different perspective.

 
Reference:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev3_033146.pdf
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/strange-but-true-largest-organism-is-fungus/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/07/29/fact-check-claim-worlds-largest-fungus-uses-altered-images/8059686002/
https://www.britannica.com/animal/elephant-mammal
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/sea-life/10-blue-whale-facts/
https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibitions/maximo-titanosaur 

Link to Eugene Lazowskis writing: 

https://dokumen.pub/private-war-memoirs-of-a-doctor-solder-1933-1944.html 

 

One of the big killers in war throughout history and pre-1940’s was not what you might expect. It was not the ever-increasing genius and lethality of the weapons of the enemy. It was disease. 

 1939 Dr Eugene Lazowski, a polish physician, had just finished medical school, and was a Lieutenant in his country’s military. The Germans had just conquered Poland with their Blitzkrieg invasion, and he was captured and placed in a POW camp. From which he promptly escaped. 

Simultaneously, Typhus was taking the lives of 750 people every day in Poland. The red cross was doing everything they could to help the victims and refugees of war. Dr Lazowski, now 26 years old, was hiding in plain sight working with the red cross in Rozwadow. Having escaped there with his little family, they were doing their best to help others and to survive themselves. 

The Jewish ghettos were well established, and though the need was great, the Nazi’s would not allow the Jews to receive medical care from outside the ghetto’s. Typhus was a common killer – along with many other diseases. 

If there was a breakout of typhus amongst Jews, the Nazis would shoot them on the spot, leave them lay, and then the home and belongings were burned. Conversely, there was no quick execution for the non-Jewish Poles. They were quarantined – until the disease ran its course, and they either survived or they didn’t. 

Noticing this difference in the Nazi’s treatment of victims of Typhus, Dr Lazowski and a college from school, Dr. Matulewicz, realized they might have an opportunity. And, maybe, they might save some lives. 

 Lazowski and Matulewicz had learned a little secret. One that was not well known in the medical community as a whole. They had found that by injecting individuals with a dead strain of typhus, they would then test positive for the disease. Though quite risky to attempt, they chose to use this knowledge to their advantage. 

Suddenly, 12 villages in the area were taken by the scourge of typhus (wink, wink), and one household or another had to be quarantined. 

https://www.lowellmilkencenter.org/programs/projects/view/the-weapon-of-intelligence/hero 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-a-faked-typhus-outbreak-spared-8000-poles-from-the-nazis/ 

NOTE: Eugene Lazowski story has been portrayed and promoted as a one about saving 8,000 Jews during the second world war. An article by Barbara Necek disputes this. Her research found that the story is true in that about 8000 people were saved, but there is no direct evidence that any of these were Jewish. 

https://k-larevue.com/en/investigation-on-a-fake-polish-just/

During the American revolution, the lives of many were in chaos.
It was a world of chaos for those who were present.
Many were called upon – many responded, and some gave their all.
That revolution – and those people - made a difference.

Being present in this world means that you will “Make a difference”. You will have an impact – one way or another – you will contribute or not. You cannot avoid it. 

But, it is your choice – What difference will you make? 

  Sometimes things break perfectly. So perfectly that if there is some intervention (well-meaning or not) that perfect result of brokenness becomes a tragedy.
For example: The little chick struggling to break free of the egg as it hatches. It is truly a fight for life – but if we intervene, and “help” by pulling away the shell it fights against away, and freeing it – we also kill it. That struggle to emerge from the egg is necessary in order for the chick to gain the strength it needs to thrive.

It’s important to struggle, stretch, learn, and grow. The tough expenses bring wisdom, understanding, and comprehension of greater things. 
Challenges make us better. And think twice before you take any action that removes an important learning opportunity from someone else.