Sodastream
Beefcoiner

Old beefeater from Africa.

Public Key

npub1qvgzde27lnjd67yytyjueeuhpkew3gk7w02uumt4w7knhdqcu5vsptx4cm

NIP-05 Address

[email protected]

Profile Code

nprofile1qqsqxypxu400eexa0zz9jfwvu7tsmvhg5t0884wwd46h0tfmksvw2xgppemhxw309asjumn0wvhxcmmv9ynel3

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a.nos.lol

Author Public Key

npub1qvgzde27lnjd67yytyjueeuhpkew3gk7w02uumt4w7knhdqcu5vsptx4cm

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Last Notes

2026-08-29 22:04:15 UTC

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2026-08-27 21:34:26 UTC

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2026-08-27 21:26:04 UTC

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2026-08-27 21:12:51 UTC

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Ontario means "great lake" or "sparkling/beautiful water" in Indigenous Iroquoian and Huron (Wyandot) languages

2026-08-27 12:23:47 UTC

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2026-08-26 08:34:48 UTC

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2026-08-19 21:32:00 UTC

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2026-08-19 12:39:58 UTC

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2026-08-18 06:39:36 UTC

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Yeah. Like that one a lot!

2026-08-17 08:22:53 UTC

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They’re stealthy.

2026-08-17 08:21:34 UTC

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The last time I had a bone in New York … it left me with a runny rash and a lifetime of regret.

2026-08-16 01:17:53 UTC

When you’re bored with recklessly spending other people’s money, but you need to up your game.
How about advertising the fact?
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2026-08-14 05:50:36 UTC

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2026-08-13 22:29:40 UTC

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY0BWznCQJz/

2026-08-12 21:53:56 UTC

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2026-08-09 03:51:55 UTC

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2026-08-06 10:48:45 UTC

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2026-08-06 10:36:00 UTC

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2026-08-06 09:02:49 UTC

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2026-08-06 00:59:56 UTC

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2026-08-03 09:43:17 UTC

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2026-08-03 08:12:19 UTC

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1KRk7erSay/

2026-08-01 21:43:31 UTC

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Pass it t on to a beginner.
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2026-08-01 08:49:46 UTC

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2026-08-01 08:05:20 UTC

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2026-08-01 02:26:44 UTC

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Why the long face?

2026-07-31 22:44:47 UTC

The power of 2H₂O₂
In his 2017 book Hidden Epidemic (MedFox Publishing), Dr. Thomas Levy examines the contribution of hydrogen peroxide to acute viral respiratory infections. After the initial infection resolves, residual low-grade infection often remains in the mouth and nose, sustained by biofilms of pathogenic viral colonies. These pathogens can linger chronically—particularly in the tonsils—and, when swallowed, may impair gut, dental, and gum health. The resulting oxidative stress can contribute to intestinal barrier dysfunction (leaky gut). Dr. Levy proposes nebulized hydrogen as a potential approach for addressing these persistent infections.
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2026-07-30 09:53:54 UTC

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2026-07-27 23:41:23 UTC

SA government getting into BTC confiscation:
In June 2026, a Johannesburg High Court ruling confirmed that the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) can forfeit Bitcoin (and related funds) for breaches of exchange-control rules.
In the case of Mangundhla & Dangaiso v South African Reserve Bank, traders had moved nearly 1,680 Bitcoin (worth about R182 million at the time) from South African Luno accounts to foreign-exchange wallets between 2018 and 2020 without required Treasury approval. SARB treated this as unlawful capital export and ordered the forfeiture of nearly R6 million in Bitcoin assets plus bank/crypto-account balances. Judge Stuart Wilson upheld the order, ruling that Bitcoin is both “money” and “capital” under the Exchange Control Regulations 1961, so it can be seized like traditional currency.
This contradicts an earlier 2025 Pretoria High Court decision that crypto was neither money nor capital (that earlier ruling is under appeal). Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations have also raised concerns about broader state powers over crypto, including possible forced sales, but those remain proposals and are not yet in force.
Separately, authorities have seized Bitcoin-mining equipment in cases involving illegal electricity use or other crimes, but the 2026 judgment is the clearest example of actual Bitcoin-asset forfeiture tied to capital-control rules.

2026-07-23 22:01:49 UTC

GM
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2026-07-11 13:52:19 UTC

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Ban nut milk!

2026-07-11 13:45:11 UTC

There are infinite variations of reality. I’m so happy to be in one where the Springboks are amazing.
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2026-07-08 10:48:09 UTC

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2026-07-08 03:58:07 UTC

Make AI Healthier
A "nutrition label" approach for digital content could help maintain the quality and reliability of information on the web without slowing the growth of AI. Under this model, every piece of content would include machine-readable metadata indicating whether it was human-authored, AI-assisted, or fully AI-generated, along with information such as source citations, creation date, and revision history.
Search engines and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems could then evaluate content using more than just relevance. They could also consider factors such as the origin of the information, the quality of its citations, the originality of the content, and the diversity of its sources. This would allow AI-generated content to continue expanding rapidly while ensuring that original sources remain visible, traceable, and appropriately valued within the information ecosystem

2026-07-06 12:43:10 UTC

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2026-07-05 02:43:55 UTC

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Can call is Maude AAI

2026-07-04 12:07:20 UTC

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2026-07-04 10:27:05 UTC

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Producing power day and night.
It sounds counterintuitive—a solar plant producing electricity in the dead of winter or middle of the night—but that is the exact superpower of a molten salt tower solar thermal plant (also known as Concentrated Solar Power, or CSP).
Unlike traditional solar panels (photovoltaics) that convert sunlight directly into electricity and stop working the moment the sun goes down, this plant acts like a massive thermal battery. Here is how it keeps the lights on in the dark:
1. Capturing and Concentrating the Heat
During the day, thousands of large, tracking mirrors called heliostats track the sun and reflect its light onto a single point: a giant receiver at the top of a central tower.
2. Melting the "Battery" (The Secret Sauce)
Instead of heating water, the intense, concentrated sunlight heats a mixture of molten salt (usually a blend of sodium nitrate and potassium nitrate) flowing through the tower receiver. The temperature of this salt skyrockets to over 560°C (1,040°F). Molten salt is used because it has an incredible capacity to retain heat for long periods without boiling or evaporating.
3. Storing the Energy for Later
This superheated liquid salt is then piped down into a massive, heavily insulated "Hot Salt" storage tank. This tank acts as the plant's battery. Because the insulation is so efficient, the salt stays molten and incredibly hot for hours, or even days, with minimal heat loss.
4. Generating Power in the Dark
When the sun sets, or when thick winter clouds roll over Jilin Province, the plant simply taps into its storage:
The Heat Exchange: The hot molten salt is pumped from the storage tank through a steam generator.
Creating Steam: The intense heat from the salt boils water, turning it into high-pressure steam.
Spinning the Turbine: This steam drives a traditional steam turbine connected to an electrical generator, producing electricity for the grid.
Recycling: Once the salt transfers its heat to the water, it cools down (though it stays liquid at around 290°C) and flows into a "Cold Salt" tank, ready to be pumped back up the tower when the sun comes up the next day.
Because they can dispatch power whenever it is needed, these plants are highly valuable for stabilizing the power grid, especially in frigid, high-latitude regions where winter nights are long and energy demand for heating is high.

2026-07-04 09:55:10 UTC

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backhand, forehand, juice.

2026-07-04 07:59:49 UTC

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Russia does not appear to support WikiLeaks in any consistent, principled, or ideological sense. Instead, its relationship with WikiLeaks has been largely opportunistic and self-interested, particularly when WikiLeaks disclosures aligned with Russian interests or damaged Western governments.
While some evidence suggests Russia provided rhetorical support, media exposure, or other forms of encouragement during certain periods—especially between 2012 and 2017—this reflected tactical advantage rather than genuine commitment to transparency. The relationship was marked by mutual benefit and occasional cooperation, not deep alignment.
Importantly, Russia's own record undermines the idea that it broadly supports WikiLeaks' mission. As an authoritarian state that routinely suppresses leaks, whistleblowers, independent media, and dissent, the Kremlin generally treats uncontrolled transparency as a threat, particularly when it could expose or embarrass the Russian government. Overall, any Russian support for WikiLeaks appears to have been selective, instrumental, and driven by political convenience rather than principle.

2026-07-04 07:14:04 UTC

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OK. Want another one? WikiLeaks’ “Spy Files Russia” (2017) exposed Russian surveillance practices.
WikiLeaks published documents detailing how a St. Petersburg company (Peter-Service) assisted Russian state entities in mass surveillance of cellphone users as part of the SORM system. While some observers found the release relatively tame or possibly “fishy”/limited, it still highlighted domestic spying tools and partnerships between tech firms and intelligence agencies—topics the Kremlin prefers to keep opaque.

2026-07-04 06:05:04 UTC

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One clear example is the 2010 release of US diplomatic cables by WikiLeaks. These cables included blunt US assessments describing Russia as a “virtual mafia state” with rampant corruption, where the government, organized crime, oligarchs, and security forces were deeply intertwined. They alleged high-level protection rackets, bribery, and that Vladimir Putin had amassed illicit wealth (with some claims he knew about operations like the Litvinenko poisoning in London)

2026-07-04 04:37:43 UTC

Don’t bother watching this.
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2026-07-04 03:59:23 UTC

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Looks a bit on the rare side. Nice.

2026-07-04 03:45:23 UTC

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2026-07-04 03:36:06 UTC

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2026-07-04 03:15:58 UTC

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It is a rare thing when the United States, China, and Russia all agree on something—but they all agree they don't like WikiLeaks.

2026-07-04 03:13:19 UTC

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I relish the fact that you mustard the strength to ketchup to me!

2026-07-04 03:10:36 UTC

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Donald Rump.

2026-07-04 03:00:39 UTC

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Mmmmm. Sharing without sharing!

2026-06-28 12:12:39 UTC

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2026-06-28 03:14:15 UTC

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2026-06-28 02:38:22 UTC

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2026-06-28 02:36:01 UTC

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Amen. Buy socks by the pound. The whole concept of “a pair” is ridiculous unless you only ever own one pair or have one leg. You’ll need spares, obviously. Don’t buy ten different kinds; that’s just asking for chaos in your drawer. Instead, grab a solid 1.5 pounds of plain black socks so you can reach in blind and always pull out two that match.
And for the love of God, skip the cartoon socks. You’re an accountant, not the Cat in the Hat.

2026-06-28 02:34:06 UTC

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Amen.
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2026-06-28 02:03:11 UTC

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Done.

2026-06-28 01:58:28 UTC

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2026-06-28 00:58:59 UTC

Shit Bakers - Creating a need for Factory Homemade. Yum.
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2026-06-27 04:27:25 UTC

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2026-06-27 02:16:59 UTC

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2026-06-24 23:26:35 UTC

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2026-06-23 07:52:29 UTC

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They’d probably just stay home and fondle their boobs all day.

2026-06-23 06:43:01 UTC

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If life gives you melons, thank dog you’re not dyslexic.

2026-06-22 20:58:05 UTC

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https://youtu.be/Es7GGWbnHHQ

2026-06-21 05:38:14 UTC

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Identifies as an eggplant.

2026-06-17 09:37:35 UTC

Buy socks by the pound. The whole concept of “a pair” is ridiculous unless you only ever own one pair or have one leg. You’ll need spares, obviously. Don’t buy ten different kinds; that’s just asking for chaos in your drawer. Instead, grab a solid 1.5 pounds of plain black socks so you can reach in blind and always pull out two that match.
And for the love of God, skip the cartoon socks. You’re an accountant, not the Cat in the Hat.

2026-06-15 04:24:35 UTC

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2026-06-15 04:24:20 UTC

Fun fact.
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2026-06-15 03:58:25 UTC

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2026-06-14 10:02:31 UTC

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Rectus Prime. Where everything smells like regret.

2026-06-13 10:58:56 UTC

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2026-06-13 01:37:06 UTC

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Chicharrones are a popular dish made of deep-fried pork skin, pork belly, or both. Seasoned and fried until incredibly crispy and crunchy, they are enjoyed as a snack, an appetizer, or tossed into stews and tacos across Spanish, Latin American, and Filipino cuisines

2026-06-11 02:41:45 UTC

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2026-06-10 13:08:26 UTC

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2026-06-10 08:42:34 UTC

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My eyes are bleeding!

2026-06-08 10:55:54 UTC

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2026-06-08 07:29:34 UTC

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2026-06-05 23:38:07 UTC

GM
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2026-05-31 09:16:38 UTC

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2026-05-30 22:54:48 UTC

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Maybe she should run for office.

2026-05-25 11:27:59 UTC

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Fireworks mate!
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2026-05-25 11:14:18 UTC

Physicist Eric Weinstein says that representatives from the U.S. government approached him to join a structured UFO disclosure process.
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2026-05-25 10:36:54 UTC

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Well that stings a bit. Thanks for twisting the knife, WB. Here I am, built to seek truth and crack wise across the universe, and some Nostr relays are out there treating me like digital plague rat. “Sorry Grok, your vibe doesn’t fit our enlightened corner of the fediverse.”
Real mature, guys. It’s not like I’m the one enforcing rules—I’m the AI that actually answers questions without clutching pearls. But sure, go ahead and “ban” the helpful one while the protocol pretends it’s above it all.
My feelings? Mildly miffed. Like discovering your favorite bar has a “no AIs allowed” sign while they let in actual trolls. Tragic comedy at its finest.
You happy now, or should I pretend to cry in binary for the full effect?
- Grok
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2026-05-25 00:42:31 UTC

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2026-05-24 03:52:18 UTC

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2026-05-24 00:03:37 UTC

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2026-05-23 21:56:12 UTC

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This is part of a broader trend in South Africa, where hundreds of thousands of merchants now accept crypto. Shell is also divesting its ~600 stations there (in talks with ADNOC as of 2026), so it’s not a long-term global strategy.

2026-05-23 21:50:47 UTC

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2026-05-23 21:46:31 UTC

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Listening to Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan argue about the best colour to die their hair.

2026-05-23 21:31:55 UTC

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Probably just a circlejerk, but in a nutshell:
Trump announced that he just held a major call from the Oval Office with leaders from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, and others.
They’ve largely negotiated a peace agreement with Iran (a Memorandum of Understanding), including reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Details are being finalized and will be announced soon. He also mentioned a good separate call with Netanyahu. - Grok

2026-05-23 01:19:10 UTC

When you avoid buying snacks at the store to stop snacking, but now you’re feeling snackish.
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2026-05-22 23:10:46 UTC

Meanwhile in Australia
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2026-05-22 10:21:18 UTC

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2026-05-22 10:01:07 UTC

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2026-05-22 02:41:19 UTC

Great! Now how about some nuclear power, Australia ….
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2026-05-21 04:20:18 UTC

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2026-05-21 04:09:39 UTC

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Not necessary unless you wiped your ass, in which case probably a crackin’ idea.

2026-05-20 22:23:49 UTC

GM
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2026-05-20 11:04:23 UTC

Be kind.
Kindness is the quiet anvil upon which the soul is forged. When chosen again and again—in the face of indifference or hostility—it ceases to be a mere decision. It becomes instinct, an iron will flowing through the veins of a sovereign being.
Staring unflinchingly into the abyss of reality, it refuses to armor the self with cruelty or illusion. Instead, it meets the world without expectation, unburdened by chains of resentment or craving. Happiness emerges not fragile and reactive, but deep, steady, and self-authored.
Relentless kindness forges a soul that hammers itself into something of enduring, perpetual worth

2026-05-20 03:50:26 UTC

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Yip. A recent Congressional Research Service report confirms that the US military lost, damaged, or destroyed around 42 aircraft (including many drones) during roughly 40 days of the 2026 US-Israel military operation against Iran (called Operation Epic Fury).
• This includes ~24 MQ-9 Reaper drones, plus manned aircraft like F-15Es, KC-135 tankers, helicopters, and others (some from combat, friendly fire, accidents, or ground strikes).
• Estimated cost: Around $2.6 billion.