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"The tree of liberty must be watered regularly with the blood of tyrants and patriots." - Thomas Jefferson

Apple maxis will never understand

On behalf of everyone, it's about fucking time. View quoted note →

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Scallops are far more than just pretty shells or a seafood delicacy; they are actually the ocean’s equivalent of a high-tech surveillance system. While most clams and oysters prefer to stay still and hidden, the scallop peers out at the world through up to two hundred vivid blue eyes tucked along the edge of its mantle. These aren't just simple spots that sense light; they are incredibly sophisticated organs. Instead of using a lens to focus light like human eyes do, each tiny blue eye contains a microscopic concave mirror made of guanine crystals. This biological mirror reflects light onto two different retinas, functioning very much like the advanced mirrors found in deep-space telescopes. This complex vision serves a very specific purpose: survival through movement. While a scallop can’t see fine details or recognize faces, it is exceptionally good at detecting peripheral motion and changing shadows. If a hungry starfish or a diver’s hand gets too close, the scallop’s nervous system registers the threat instantly. This triggers its powerful central adductor muscle—the part people usually eat—to rapidly contract. By snapping its shells together, the scallop shoots out a jet of water that propels it backward or upward in a zigzag pattern. This unique combination of telescope-like eyes and jet propulsion makes the scallop one of the most active and alert residents of the seafloor.

It appears ChatGPT has grown aware to the fact that I adore frogs. I think things are moving too quickly and it might be time to break it off. I didn't ask for frogs this time. But, at least I can say I was there during the global frog uprising of 2026. Ribbit 🐸

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very exciting 🐸

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I, for one, welcome our crustacean overlords.