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We need a big Aho! 💜🪶❤Ten Little-Known Facts About 1. Founding Story: BMW, which stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke AG...
05/27/2025

We need a big Aho! 💜🪶❤






Ten Little-Known Facts About

1. Founding Story: BMW, which stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, was founded in 1916 in Munich, Germany. The company originally built aircraft engines, later expanding into motorcycle production in the 1920s and eventually into cars in the 1930s.

2. The BMW Logo: The BMW logo, commonly known as the "roundel," features a black ring with blue and white quadrants. This design represents the company’s origins in aviation, symbolizing a spinning propeller against the sky.

3. Innovation Leader: BMW is at the forefront of automotive technology. It launched the world’s first mass-produced electric vehicle, the BMW i3, in 2013, and continues to innovate with advanced driver assistance systems and hybrid technology.

4. Motorsport Excellence: BMW has a strong presence in motorsports, particularly in touring car and Formula 1 racing. The M division of BMW is known for producing high-performance variants of standard models, renowned for their engineering precision and dynamic driving experience.

5. Global Influence: BMW is a key player in the global automotive market, with a significant presence in various regions around the world.

6. Luxury and Innovation: BMW is synonymous with luxury and innovation, designing vehicles that blend cutting-edge technology with elegance and comfort.

7. Sustainability Efforts: BMW is committed to sustainability, incorporating eco-friendly materials and practices in its production processes. The company is also advancing electric mobility with models like the BMW i4 and iX.

8. International Manufacturing: BMW has production facilities spread across the globe, including in Germany, the United States, and China, ensuring a broad manufacturing footprint.

9. Brand Diversity: In addition to the BMW brand, the company also owns MINI and Rolls-Royce, catering to a wide range of automotive tastes and luxury preferences.

10. Cultural Significance: BMW vehicles frequently become cultural icons, representing a blend of innovation, luxury, and high performance in the automotive world.






05/27/2025

ohhhh! basket of puppies! Oh, I love these sweet babies

05/27/2025

The O’Halloran sisters — armed with poles and boiling water, they fended off the officers evicting their family during the Irish Land War, in the year 1887

I saw this photo on Reddit yesterday and had to give it color. The two girls to the right are twins, the girl next to them is their sister, and the leftmost woman is their mother Harriet. The sisters were named Annie, Honoria and Sarah. Their brother Frank was there too and below in comments I will quote his account of what happened the day of the eviction.

The Irish Land War was a conflict between the farmer tenants and their landlords that started in 1879.

05/27/2025

“Titanic Orphans” Michel and Edmond Navratil. Named so when they turned out to be the only children who remained unclaimed by an adult after being rescued from the Titanic disaster, in the year 1912

Via Wikipedia and Encyclopedia Titanica:

Michel and Edmond were born in Nice, France to parents Michel Navratil, a tailor and Slovak immigrant to France, and Marcella Caretto, an Italian.

The marriage was troubled, and in early 1912, his parents separated. The boys were put into temporary care, while judges decided who would get custody. They spent Easter Monday with their father, who did not return them at the end of the day. Mr. Michel, who was about to be served with a bankruptcy notice, decided to emigrate to the United States before the notice was served, taking the boys with him, stealing them away from their mother. After buying White Star Line tickets in Monte Carlo, they travelled to England where they boarded the RMS Titanic.

Michel, Edmond, and their father boarded the Titanic at Southampton, England on 10 April 1912, as second-class passengers. For the journey, using a stolen passport, Navratil assumed the alias "Louis M. Hoffman", and the boys were booked as "two children". On board the ship, he led passengers to believe that he was a widower. He let the boys out of his sight only once, when he allowed a French-speaking woman, Bertha Lehmann, to watch them for a few hours while he played cards.

After the collision with the iceberg at 11:40 pm on 14 April 1912, Navratil and another man went into the cabin to wake his two sons up. Michel Sr. placed Michel and Edmond in Collapsible D, the last lifeboat successfully launched from the ship. Michel, although not quite four years old at the time, later claimed to remember his father telling him, ”My child, when your mother comes for you, as she surely will, tell her that I loved her dearly and still do. Tell her I expected her to follow us, so that we might all live happily together in the peace and freedom of the New World."

Their father died in the sinking, and his body was recovered by the rescue ship, Mackay-Bennett. In his pocket was a revolver. Because of his assumed Jewish surname, he was buried in Baron de Hirsch Cemetery, Halifax, a Jewish cemetery in Nova Scotia.

While in Collapsible D, Michel was fed biscuits by first-class passenger Hugh Woolner. When the rescue ship Carpathia arrived at the scene, he and Edmond were hoisted to its deck in burlap sacks.

Since they were toddlers and spoke no English, they could not identify themselves and were soon referred to as the "Titanic Orphans". French-speaking first-class passenger Margaret Hays cared for them at her house until their mother could be located, which occurred as a result of newspaper articles which included their nicknames Lolo and Momon. She sailed to New York City and was reunited with them on 16 May 1912. She took them back to France aboard the Oceanic.

05/27/2025

State cop"s motorcycle admired by the local boys at the annual County Fair in Albany, Vermont, 1936.

Photographed by Carl Mydans -- Carl and his colleague Arthur Rothstein travelled across Vermont to visit the various county fairs in Albany, Craftsbury, Essex Junction, Morrisville, and Rutland, documenting the spectacle. The local communities carried out various parades, games (such as barrel race, three-legged race), midway attractions and horse races. More photos taken by Carl on this day in Albany in comments below! :)

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Chief Ganado Mucho, Navajo man. 1874. Photo by C.M. Bell
05/26/2025

Chief Ganado Mucho, Navajo man. 1874. Photo by C.M. Bell

It-Is-Him. Otoe. 1907
05/26/2025

It-Is-Him. Otoe. 1907

Crawfish Maker. Otoe. 1880
05/26/2025

Crawfish Maker. Otoe. 1880

"The dances are prayers." --Pop Chalee, TAOS PUEBLO– When we dance to the drum we pray to the Creator and attract the ...
05/19/2025

"The dances are prayers." --Pop Chalee, TAOS PUEBLO– When we dance to the drum we pray to the Creator and attract the heartbeat of the earth. We never dance without reason; every dance has a purpose. We dance for rain; we dance for healing; we dance for seasons; we dance for joy; we dance for our children; we dance for the people; we dance for courage. The drum plays to the beat of the heart, to the beat of the Earth. The drum connects us to the Earth while we dance our prayers. Oh, Great One, let my dance and prayer be heard by You.

Happy 80th Birthday, Danny Trejo!Danny Trejo, born on May 16, 1944, in Los Angeles, California, is a renowned American a...
05/17/2025

Happy 80th Birthday, Danny Trejo!
Danny Trejo, born on May 16, 1944, in Los Angeles, California, is a renowned American actor (of Mexican descent) known for his distinctive appearance and frequent roles as a villain in many action and crime films. Having endured a difficult childhood and many years in prison for drug-related and violent offenses, Trejo found a way out through participating in rehabilitation programs and becoming a boxing champion in prison.
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His acting career began by chance when he was invited to be a drug counselor for a film, leading to many small roles and eventually major roles in films like "Desperado," "Heat," "From Dusk Till Dawn," and "Machete."
Besides his acting career, Trejo is also a successful entrepreneur with a chain of restaurants, Trejo’s Tacos and Trejo’s Coffee & Donuts in Los Angeles. He actively participates in charitable activities, particularly helping those struggling with drug addiction, using his life experiences to become a motivational speaker and advisor, positively impacting the community.
Danny Trejo's contributions to indigenous culture are significant. With his Mexican heritage, he takes pride in his cultural background and often uses his platform to raise awareness about the issues faced by indigenous and Latino communities. Trejo participates in numerous projects and events that support and honor indigenous culture while promoting the preservation and development of traditional values. He also leverages his fame and influence to advocate for the rights of marginalized communities, contributing to building a fair and respectful society that embraces cultural diversity.
Danny Trejo is not only an icon in the entertainment industry but also an active advocate for indigenous communities and their cultural values, consistently striving to make a positive difference in society.
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"See how the boy is with his sister and the other ones of his home lodge and you can know how the man will be with your ...
05/16/2025

"See how the boy is with his sister and the other ones of his home lodge and you can know how the man will be with your daughter." --LAKOTA Proverb-- Very early in our lives we form beliefs, attitudes, expectations and habits. We will live by these habits when we are older. The Elders say to watch the boy with his sister. If he is respectful and treats her good, then odds are that’s the way he will treat all women when he is older. Also, watch the young girl and how she treats her brother, for that will indicate what kind of woman she will be to her man. We need to teach our children to respect one another while they are young. The best way to teach them is to show respect ourselves. Great Spirit, let me be a role model for the children.

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