The bonsai forest of @davideasterbrookbonsai

Beautiful 🦉

Original Poster: @PicturesFoIder (X/Twitter)

"For over twenty years, numerous mountaineers ascending Mount Everest have encountered "Green Boots," a deceased climber who lost his life near the summit in 1996.

Presently, the presence of Green Boots' body serves as a grim milestone for climbers, indicating their proximity to the summit.⁠

Despite ongoing uncertainty about Green Boots' identity, his remains are among several that tragically mark the route to the top of the world's highest and most perilous mountain.⁠"

Never lose faith in humanity..

In 2023, a Gelje Sherpa who was guiding a private client up Mount Everest found a man who was close to death by the summit. The Sherpa rolled the man into a sleeping mattress, gave him oxygen and then painstakingly trekked 6 hours down a perilous mountain, with the man strapped to his back.

Ligier Richier: 'Cadaver Tomb of René of Chalon' (1545)

Last night, @BrothersUncaged 'Goliath' bird-eating tarantula (biggest tarantula in the world) tried to force its way out of its enclosure. Needless to say, my anxiety levels have raised somewhat, especially since I've got to attend to the house for an evening. Wish me luck 🕷

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No need to thank us, all part of the service.
https://youtu.be/4N5YZCf2JLg?si=eXu71Tk0dxvkolsE

This video from the early 20th century shows the jovial, silly behaviour of our predecessors who made the most of tough times. This wonderful, rare glimpse into the human nature of those who came before us is as touching as it is painful. Their like is seen no more.

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Considering taking up private (historical) tours of #London and some of it's public houses. I wouldn't advertise much and most would take place through word of mouth but I'll make the public aware every now and then.