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 [Battle of Ticonderoga] British General Carleton had enlisted Indian allies at a “congress of savages” in a Jesuit church in Montreal, sitting on a high chair in the nave to treat with warriors slathered in vermilion battle paint; not only were they wearing nose rings, earrings, and a feather for each enemy slain, but, as a British officer recorded, “at the end of the penis the head & neck of some handsome bird is fastened.” The chiefs gave Carleton several scalps as an earnest of their fidelity; he reciprocated by ordering £14,000 in “Indian presents” from England. (Editor: I couldn’t find a picture of an Indian penis.) |
| Creatine Supplements are supposed to make your cells hold water among other things. Helps prevent wrinkles. Helps prevent fatigue. It also is supposed to help your brain work better. Does anyone out there in Telegraphland have any experience with Creatine Supplements? Link |
 Why Paper Towels should stay out of your microwave. Discover the risks of microwaving paper towels with these six crucial reasons. Link |
| [Tipping] I don’t believe in tipping the owner of a business (barber, mechanic, housekeeper.) |
 [Psychedelics] The universe is painted with colors you can’t see. Psychedelics can unlock this hidden world, scientists say. There are likely aspects of reality that sit outside our perception—and it’s possible psychedelics reveal some of that. Link |
| [Captain Doom and Gloom] When you think about it, the only viable people on this rock are the bosses, the food and toilet paper providers, and the hookers. |
 [Cruise Ship Pollution] At Wednesday’s City Commission meeting, Key West Commissioners and staff struggled to address the City’s lawful obligations to monitor for cruise ship pollution under Chapter 80 of its Code of Ordinances. During a lengthy discussion spanning the morning and evening sessions, a majority of Commissioners appeared determined to award the City’s water-quality-monitoring contract to Mote Marine, despite the fact that Mote has a direct financial interest in cruise ship operations in Key West. |
| Why do babies’ eyes change color? Sunlight, genetics, and more. Several genetic markers contribute to our final shade. Link |
 [Leave The Chickens Alone] As someone deeply embedded in the unique local culture of Key West, Florida, I am distressed to see our iconic free-ranging chickens being threatened. These chickens are not just part of our local color, but also natural pest controllers. However, they are now at risk due to actions by the city hiring FWC professionals to capture, relocate, or even euthanize these feathered symbols of our community. Support the Preservation of Key West’s Chicken Culture. Please sign this petition: https://rebrand.ly/5f6acd |
| [Automatic War] These are the lethal autonomous weapons that terrify the U.S. military. AI-powered drones are already transforming warfare—and the U.S. is in a high-stakes battle to catch up with Russia and China before it’s too late. Link |
This is just tooooo cute! I wonder if it would work with cats. The Mythbusters tried to herd cats. They couldn’t. |
| [Finding Truth in Numbers] Our attempts to establish scientific proof can harden into dogma. The target of ‘statistical significance’ leads some to massage data to support that dogma. Link |
 Sly Stone, pioneering leader of funk band Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82. Sly and the Family Stone entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.(Your Editor was a dancer on stage on TV’s Teen Beat with Sly and the Family Stone when the Editor still had his mojo.) Video Sly & The Family Stone – Dance To The Music |
| [Mass Shooting] Ten people killed in school shooting in Austria. Shooter and several students killed in attack in city of Graz. America’s fatal disease has spread to Austria. Link |
 [Ancient Dying Patterns] Hokusai Moyo Gafu is a pattern album by Katsushika Hokusai. It was published as a sample of dyeing patterns. It includes many original patterns invented by Hokusai. These can often be seen on kimonos. Link |
| [How AI Saved My Company From a 2-Year Litigation Nightmare] After 2+ years and a tremendous waste of energy and money, my firm Calm Company Fund resolved a lawsuit against us on very favorable terms. What started as one of the most challenging periods of my life became an unexpected masterclass in using AI to level the playing field against well-funded opponents. If you’re an entrepreneur, especially one without a massive legal budget, this story contains lessons that could save your company. Link |
 [Egyptian Blue] Researchers recreate ancient Egyptian blues. A team of Washington State University-led researchers has recreated the world’s oldest synthetic pigment, called Egyptian blue, which was used in ancient Egypt about 5,000 years ago. Link |
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 [Google Spying] Bruteforcing the phone number of any Google user. This is far too technical for anyone, but it shows that they can find anything about you from just filling out your phone number on a form. Link |
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| The current Coconut Telegraph was published on 6/10/25 at 8:49 am. |