Yeah for sure. It’s a shame that so much of forensic science is just vibes. There’s been a big push though recently to actually do the science part of forensic science, which I appreciate. They did also interview the dentist that testified in the case, who admitted that his methods were less than airtight and that in this day and age he would only use bite mark analysis to rule out suspects rather than secure guilt.
Also catch the prosecutor convincing the jury about the evidence not ruling out that he was at the scene. Innocent until proven guilty my ass.
I actually work in this field and it’s a lot more complicated than it sounds. When you’re training AI to recognize products in a store, you have a set list of products it needs to be trained on. A person might go to many different stores which increases the possible variation of products exponentially. Amazon’s model is also much more complex than just cameras, involving weight sensors in shelving, pressure detection, facial recognition. A store where everything is laid out in predictable, well lit, organized rows is already a nightmare. A fridge, even if it’s way smaller, is way, way less predictable
I don’t think shoving someone is going to end up in court unless it’s a super unfortunate situation where you shove someone and they trip and fall and hit their head and die or something.
The article doesn’t go into detail what specifically defendants alleged when invoking the law, but it does say it’s similar to a temporary insanity plea. So “I was so enraged by the fact that a gay came on to me that I killed them”. Which is a little extreme. Imagine every woman that’s ever been hit on by a man they didn’t like just attacking with the intent to kill. Just unreasonable all around to allow that as a defense
I know this is just a meme and a pretty funny one at that, but my autistic ass with a science degree simply must mention that behaviour observed in captivity is not necessarily indicative of behaviour in the wild.
Go read the study though it’s a very cool read and easily found online.
^ this dude has a theory that the monster was likely a barn owl feeling threatened by the witnesses. I thought it was pretty plausible and cool. He has a longer video about it too
Disclaimer: idk anything about his qualifications but as someone in a tangentially related field to anthropology/history he seems to know what he’s talking about
Oh man, I’ve got a bunch. I keep a list so that I don’t make the same mistake twice lol
Hyaluronic acid: used it for about six months as a serum, have tried moisturizers with it since then, I feel like it does nothing for my skin.
First Aid Beauty: I swear everyone swore by them a few years ago, I tried the makeup remover and the moisturizer. Makeup remover didn’t actually take any of my makeup off and the moisturizer was alright, just not worth the price.
Foundation/tinted moisturizer (just broadly, lots of different brands): tried one and then the other, with all the different powder/primer combinations and techniques. My skin just feels way better without it, nowadays I just do highlighter and blush right on top of moisturized skin.
lip oils: I don’t get it??? It’s like a worse lip gloss??? Just get tinted chapstick???
Any eyeliner that isn’t drugstore: idk what it is about cheap liquid liner, but it always applies way better and lasts way longer than fancy liquid lliner. I believe I’ve tried the Too Faced one and the KVD one from before The Rebrand.
Revolution brand: I think this may have just been in the circles I knew in the UK where people loved this brand, but not a single Revolution product I’ve tried has been good, even for the price. Maybe it’s just my skin. Eyeshadows were super chalky and patchy straight out of the box and irritated my skin.
Slugging: look, I’ve got real bad dry eczema prone skin, flakes, peels, cracks if I don’t moisturize immediately after the shower sort of skin. I don’t really think slugging did any more for me than a well formulated, heavy moisturizer did.
Laneige sleeping masks: felt amazing for the first few minutes of application but I feel like it did nothing otherwise. Smelled really good though.
(this one’s just a personal preference don’t take it too seriously lol) nude lipsticks: I mean fuck it why not just do something more fun than skin tone when you’re putting product on amirite?
Keep in mind I’m speaking from the perspective of someone with fairly sensitive and dry skin. I also prefer heavier moisturizers with no fragrance which I know may be different from your preference. Personally, I haven’t found any premium moisturizers that have worked for me better than drugstore but ymmv. Theres no shame either if you want to use a premium product just because it’s premium or because you like the smell, skincare is all about self care. Different things also work for different people, so if the First Aid Beauty one really worked for you, I’m glad you liked it!
That being said, I swear by the CeraVe stuff. The Walgreens generic dupe is exactly the same too and slightly cheaper (although CeraVe is already pretty affordable). If you like a lighter moisturizer, LaRoche Possay has a couple nice ones. I don’t buy it anymore just because I go through moisturizer suuuuuper fast and it’s just too expensive. I also like Eucerin a lot but that’s a brand that’s sort of geared towards people with problematic skin or skin disorders. Cetaphil is alright, but I just feel like CeraVe goes on smoother and leaves my skin feeling moisturized for longer.
In terms of premium moisturizers I’ve tried, I liked the Tatcha rice one (yes from the Sephora birthday sample). It smells really good but again, I didn’t feel like it did a lot more for me than any drugstore moisturizer and the price tag was hefty. I’ve tried something from Paula’s Choice but that was ages ago and I don’t remember which one it was. I’ve also tried that one The Ordinary moisturizer and I quite liked it and the price was good. The only reason I went back to drugstore was because it was more readily available.
Sorry for the rant lol I have opinions
And slugging was a trend at some point a few years ago where people would cover their whole face in a thick layer of Vaseline after doing their nighttime skincare routine. It made me break out and felt super gross haha
Yeah it’s definitely more about the UNESCO application process and the ramifications for the indigenous community than the archaeology on site. But it was still a very informative read because I’d never thought about that side of historical preservation before
Just to add on, since it’s a stimulant, it has to be taken before a certain time every day. Unlike something like antidepressants, which if you miss a dose you take it as soon as you can, if you miss a stimulant, you can’t take it again until the next day
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Toxic Gaslighting: How 3M Executives Convinced a Scientist the Forever Chemicals She Found in Human Blood Were Safe (www.propublica.org)
I Went Undercover as a Secret Only fans Chatter (www.wired.com)
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The 160 Year Mystery of the Stone Age Venus Figurines (www.bbc.com)
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