What has it got in its internets?

Some “adult work” I’ve done according to tumblrs algorithm! Thanks, it works great!

Happy Bunday! Thanks, Ken, Kaci, and bunny Limerick! Ken writes, “[This] picture was on display at the Arizona State Fair, Limerick is 3 weeks old… Limerick is a sweetheart and 85 % cuddle bunny.”

Love, Refurb.

Via shige_tamal

Hand-Drawn Gifs Created from Graphite and Marker by Benjamin Zimmerman 

During winter, the polar skies can ignite with mother-of-pearl-like iridescence. Polar stratospheric clouds – also known as nacreous clouds – are a rare, beautiful, and destructive type of cloud found only in high latitudes at altitudes of 15 - 25 km. They are formed from tiny crystals of ice and nitric acid, and they shine brightest a few hours before sunrise or after sunset, when sunlight shines on them but not the surface. Their destructive side is connected with ozone depletion; they serve as reaction sites for chlorofluorocarbons in the atmosphere to react and produce ozone-destroying molecules. The clouds may have cultural significance as well; at least one study suggests they were part of Munch’s inspiration for “The Scream”. (Image credit: A. Light; via Gizmodo)

“In my church you’re either Christian or possessed by demons. We have services four times per week.  Luckily zoning out looks a lot like praying.  I’m not saying that I don’t believe any of it.  I just have a lot of questions that nobody will answer.  Whenever I ask a hard question, they just show me a bible quote that says I shouldn’t ask questions.  It doesn’t make sense to me.  I think I’m becoming a Nihilist.  Honestly, I don’t see any reason why people should be born.  You exist, then you strive to attain something to make sense of your existence, and then you don’t exist anymore.  Can’t we cut out some of those steps?  It’s just too much work.  I didn’t sign up for this.  And when you finally die, instead of everything stopping, you have to become conscious again?  Heaven doesn’t sound that great.  Supposedly there’s a lot of singing and trumpets.  That sounds exhausting.  I’d rather be sleeping.” (Lagos, Nigeria)

Abstract Patterns Emerge from Iceland’s Colorful Topography in Aerial Photographs by Stas Bartnikas

2018 08 29, in order of appearance: notocactus magnificus (formerly parodia magnifica), echinocactus grusonii, ferocactus emoryi, cotyledon tomentosa, cephalocereus senilis and single leaf of bryophyllum daigremontianum    

European Common Frog

Uncanny Resemblances Between Classic Dog Breeds and Humans Captured by Gerrard Gethings 

Feelin tender, please do not touch

“I read a lot on the subject.  I studied the texts.  And I decided it was permissible to take it off, so that’s what I did.  My mom was terrified of what people would think.  She asked me to delete all our mutual friends on Facebook.  She said if I didn’t wear the hijab, then I couldn’t live at home.  So I packed four big bags and went to live with a friend.  It was the first time I’d ever slept out of my house.  Over the next few weeks, I sent my parents messages every single day.  I always told them where I was, what I was doing, and who I was with.  I wanted to show that I forgave them, and that I was still their girl, and that one day things would be normal again.  They didn’t respond for three months.  Until one holiday my uncle called and invited me home for dinner.  My parents started crying as soon as I walked in the door.  They’d prepared a huge meal.  They said that they didn’t mean it, and that they love me a lot, and that they’re proud of me.  Things are very good now.  We get along even better than when I obeyed.  They see I’m doing great things with my freedom.  I have a great job and I travel.  They’re very proud.  I’ve learned to do what you want in life.  Because if you do, the world will change to match you.”   (Alexandria, Egypt)

Thanks, Dave and bunny Twig! Dave says that “Twig enjoys hanging out with her ‘friends.’”