April 28, 2025

Everybody’s Talking

Timeless island: On Norway’s Arctic Sommarøy Island, locals embrace a life free from clocks. With dark winters and endless daylight in summer, they adopt routines where painting at midnight or swimming at dawn feels natural and liberating. Residents aim to eliminate formal schedules, creating a commu nity built on freedom, spontaneity, and shared joy. Visitors often join the spirit, leaving their watches behind on a symbolic bridge to support the island’s vision. While some wonder how daily activities might adjust, the idea sparks intrigue and fascination. The island’s unique approach inspires others to rethink the pace, structure, and rhythm of modern life.

Pendulum proof: Léon Foucault’s ingenious pendulum experiment gave the world visible evidence of Earth’s rotation. In 1851, he suspended a pendulum that, as it swung, traced shifting patterns that offered proof of the planet’s movement beneath it. This simple yet profound demonstration amazed the public when it was later showcased at the Pantheon in Paris, where a large brass sphere on a long cable etched lines in sand, revealing the Earth’s rotation over time. Foucault’s idea made a complex concept accessible, earning him widespread acclaim. Today, pendulums inspired by his work are iconic installations in science museums, swinging gracefully as a timeless testament to the Earth’s perpetual motion.

Tree justice: In Australia, authorities are cracking down on illegal tree cutting with a creative solution: bold signboards that block the views vandals sought to clear. These signs, placed where trees have been illegally felled, call out the destruction with messages like “Trees shouldn’t die for a view” and “Who poisoned my home?” The crackdown comes in response to increasing reports of widespread tree vandalism, including mass felling incidents that have harmed local ecosystems and wildlife habitats. The tactic has drawn attention online, with many praising the effort to hold vandals accountable. It’s a clever reminder that when it comes to protecting nature, shortcuts can lead to unexpected consequences.

Secret library: A hidden library uncovered behind a wall at Sakya Monastery in Tibet revealed tens of thousands of ancient manuscripts. Safely hidden for centuries, this vast collection includes Buddhist scriptures, historical texts, and writings on art, philosophy, and science, showcasing the depth of Tibetan culture and knowledge. The volumes, written in Tibetan, Chinese, Mongolian, and Sanskrit, remain largely unexplored, with some manuscripts bound in iron and written in gold letters. As researchers work to digitize and study these texts, this treasure trove offers a rare glimpse into a world of preserved wisdom, proving that history often hides in unexpected places.

Quoteable Quotes

“It’s not the road that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.”

—Lou Holtz

“No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.”

—John Donne

What’s Happening

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Your Weekly Horoscope

Aries
(March 20 – April 19)

You may be focused on a romantic relationship. If a partner’s feelings seem

confusing, consider having a heartfelt conversation. Listen carefully to their thoughts.

Lucky numbers: 17, 25, 26, 32, 38, 46.

Taurus
(April 20 – May 20)

Over the next six months, you may feel an intense pressure to transform your sense of self. Allowing this process to happen might be in your best long-term interests.

Lucky numbers: 1, 5, 17, 30, 34, 36.

Gemini
(May 21 – June 20)

Ideas may come at you fast and furious early in the week. A good opportunity might be among them, but give yourself a few days to sort them out before deciding.

Lucky numbers: 4, 18, 25, 28, 36, 43.

Cancer
(June 21 – July 22)

Your emotions may be running high mid-week, and you may be tempted to respond immediately. Perhaps first take a step back to gain more perspective on the situation.

Lucky numbers: 3, 17, 21, 33, 42, 45.

Leo
(July 23 – Aug. 22)

Your gregarious and fun nature may be heightened heading into the weekend. If you have been considering hosting a social event, this might be a good time to do so.

Lucky numbers: 2, 6, 15, 17, 35, 42.

Virgo
(Aug. 23– Sept. 22)

Over the next six months, you may want to step back and review what is working, or not, in your life. Develop a plan to

make changes when this period ends. Lucky numbers: 9, 10, 13, 19, 40, 43.

Libra
(Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)

Are you experiencing a stalemate with a business or romantic partner? Treat the issue gently, as it may be in effect for a

few weeks. A resolution might be delayed.

Lucky numbers: 6, 8, 12, 22, 29, 41.

Scorpio
(Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)

For the next six months, your intuition may pick up information that is difficult to assimilate. Develop a plan to regularly decompress and process it in a healthy way.

Lucky numbers: 11, 13, 20, 26, 31, 37.

Sagittarius
(Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)

Early in the week, you may find that your mind throws a roadblock into the way of your heart’s desire. Might you be able to find a way to reconcile these two things? Lucky numbers: 7, 15, 23, 33, 42, 47.

Capricorn
(Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)

Are others resisting some thing you are trying to accomplish? Addressing their concerns may help you proceed past the

obstacle and produce a better outcome. Lucky numbers: 10, 12, 14, 17, 22, 35.

Aquarius
(Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)

If you have been making good progress on a long term humanitarian project, expect a pause for the next six months. Use this time to make any needed adjustments.

Lucky numbers: 5, 7, 13, 18, 29, 47.

Pisces
(Feb. 19 – March 20)

The astrological energy is set to be very intense over the next six months. Your ability to flow with events could make you a role model for others at this time. Lucky numbers: 8, 13, 17, 29, 32, 40.

Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favor Leo winners with the luckiest number being 17.

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On the Lighter Side

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The man who invented velvet made a nice pile.

Tell a man there are billions of stars in the sky, he’ll believe you.

Tell him the paint is wet, and he has to touch it to be sure.

Scientist: “I can make a clone of anything.” Investor: “Here’s $100. Double my money for me.”

Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Colleen. Colleen who? Colleen up your room. It’s a mess!

What dance does bar-b-cue do? The char-char.

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