Mr_PigeonWizard

mr_pigeonwizard


Norwegian hobby photographer
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The ???? of peace 5 comments
mr_pigeonwizard · 4 years ago
Technically it would be the other way around, as Dove, silky smooth chocolate was introduced in 1939, while Dove toiletries was introduced in 1957, also worth noting that the logos and fonts are vastly different from eachother, and they aren't invading the others market share.
Dove chocolate is currently owned by Mars, while Dove toiletries is owned by Unilever
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A fire burned the leaves and husks in this cornfield leaving the stalks and cobs largely 6 comments
mr_pigeonwizard · 4 years ago
A fire burned the leaves and husks in this cornfield leaving the stalks and cobs largely intact.
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Baba Yaga (Slavic folklore) 15 comments
mr_pigeonwizard · 4 years ago
As usual, there's more to read: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baba_Yaga
Such as modern influence (this bit is interesting)
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Baba Yaga (Slavic folklore) 15 comments
mr_pigeonwizard · 4 years ago
Related terms to the second element of the name, Yaga, appear in various Slavic languages; Serbo-Croatian jeza ("horror", "shudder", "chill"), Slovene jeza ("anger"), Old Czech jězě ("witch", "legendary evil female being"), modern Czech jezinka ("wicked wood nymph", "dryad"), and Polish jędza ("witch", "evil woman", "fury"). The term appears in Old Church Slavonic as jęza/jędza (meaning "disease", "illness"). In other Indo-European languages the element iaga has been linked to Lithuanian engti ("to abuse (continuously)", "to belittle", "to exploit"), Old English inca ("doubt", "worry", "pain"), and Old Norse ekki ("pain", "worry").
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Baba Yaga (Slavic folklore) 15 comments
mr_pigeonwizard · 4 years ago
While a variety of etymologies have been proposed for the second element of the name, Yaga, it remains far more etymologically problematic and no clear consensus among scholars has resulted. For example, in the 19th century, Alexander Afanasyev proposed the derivation of Proto-Slavic *ož and Sanskrit ahi ('serpent, snake'). This etymology has subsequently been explored by other scholars in the 20th century.
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Baba Yaga (Slavic folklore) 15 comments
mr_pigeonwizard · 4 years ago
For example, in variety of Slavic languages and dialects, the word baba may be applied to various animals, natural phenomena, and objects, such as types of mushrooms, cake or pear. This function extends to various geographic features. In the Polesia region of Ukraine, the plural baby may refer to an autumn funeral feast.
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These associations have led to variety of theories on the figure of Baba Yaga, though the presence of the element baba may have simply been taken as its primary meaning of "grandmother" or "old woman". The element may appear as a means of glossing the second element, iaga, with a familiar component. Additionally, baba may have also been applied as a means of distinguishing Baba Yaga from a male counterpart.
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Baba Yaga (Slavic folklore) 15 comments
mr_pigeonwizard · 4 years ago
Etymology: Variations of the name Baba Yaga are found in the languages of the Eastern Slavic peoples. The first element, baba, is transparently a babble word. In Old Russian, baba may mean "midwife", "sorceress", or "fortune teller". In modern Russian, the word бабушка or babushka (meaning "grandmother") derives from it, as does the word babcia (also "grandmother") in Polish. In Serbo-Croatian and Bulgarian, baba means "grandma". In contemporary, unofficial Polish and Russian baba is the pejorative synonym of "woman" (especially old, dirty or foolish woman). Baba may also have a pejorative connotation in modern Russian, both for women as well as for "an unmanly, timid, or characterless man" Similarly to other kinship terms in Slavic languages, baba may be employed outside of kinship, potentially as a result of taboo.
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Baba Yaga (Slavic folklore) 15 comments
mr_pigeonwizard · 4 years ago
Andreas Johns identifies Baba Yaga as "one of the most memorable and distinctive figures in eastern European folklore", and observes that she is "enigmatic" and often exhibits "striking ambiguity". Johns summarizes Baba Yaga as "a many-faceted figure, capable of inspiring researchers to see her as a Cloud, Moon, Death, Winter, Snake, Bird, Pelican or Earth Goddess, totemic matriarchal ancestress, female initiator, phallic mother, or archetypal image".
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Baba Yaga (Slavic folklore) 15 comments
mr_pigeonwizard · 4 years ago
In Slavic folklore, Baba Yaga (Russian: Баба-Яга, romanized: Baba Yaga) is a supernatural being (or a trio of sisters of the same name) who appears as a deformed or ferocious-looking old woman. In Slavic culture, Baba Yaga lived in a hut usually described as standing on chicken legs.
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Baba Yaga may help or hinder those that encounter her or seek her out. She may play a maternal role and has associations with forest wildlife. According to Vladimir Propp's folktale morphology, Baba Yaga commonly appears as either a donor, villain, or may be altogether ambiguous. Her depictions vary greatly across tales, ranging from a child-eating monster, to helping a protagonist find his missing bride.
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My job just celebrated this old boy's birthday. Got his own cake and everything! Happy 1 comments
mr_pigeonwizard · 4 years ago
My job just celebrated this old boy's birthday. Got his own cake and everything! Happy 15th Bentley!
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Clashes continues between the police and protesters in various parts of Ecuador due to 1 comments
mr_pigeonwizard · 4 years ago
Clashes continue between protesters and police in Ecuador as the country erupted in protests against rising fuel prices due to the government scrapping subsidies.
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(This title from SFP News Agency's Youtube channel is the closest one i could find )
Hat game on point 3 comments
mr_pigeonwizard · 4 years ago
That's a really cool hat @catfluff
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The BrideGroom's Oak 7 comments
mr_pigeonwizard · 4 years ago
Goodness me, well, if you go west, you'll get to Norway, hopefully
*dispatches No. 330 Squadron MrPAF*
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The door to the dining area of the Alcobaça Monastery in Portugal was made narrow so 1 comments
mr_pigeonwizard · 4 years ago
The door to the dining area of the Alcobaça Monastery in Portugal was made narrow so that monks who got too fat were forced to go into fasting.
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When you're nearly 40 and it's time to say goodbye to your childhood awards, you take one 2 comments
mr_pigeonwizard · 4 years ago
When you're nearly 40 and it's time to say goodbye to your childhood awards, you take one last pic.
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Pro tip for you working out of home, if the web client tells you that "This uses your 1 comments
mr_pigeonwizard · 4 years ago
Pro tip for you working out of home, if the web client tells you that "This uses your webcam and mic" assume that it uses both and unlike the other meetings this is in fact use your web cam... I have never been so embarrassed in my life.
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This plant that mimics hummingbirds. The name of the plant is crotalaria cunninghamii 2 comments
mr_pigeonwizard · 4 years ago
Uses and cultivation
The sap from the leaves was used by Aboriginal people to treat eye infections.
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Green birdflower can be grown in warm areas. It needs well-drained soils and a position in full sun. It is not suited to cold climates or where there are frosts. Propagation is from seed, which readily germinates after boiling water treatment, or from cuttings.
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This plant has a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen fixing bacteria, which helps improve nitrogen levels in the soil. This nitrogen is used by the Green birdflower and other plants in the vicinity.
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This plant that mimics hummingbirds. The name of the plant is crotalaria cunninghamii 2 comments
mr_pigeonwizard · 4 years ago
Crotalaria cunninghamii, also known as green birdflower or regal birdflower, is a plant of the legume family Fabaceae, named after early 19th century botanist Allan Cunningham. It is native to, and widespread, in inland northern Australia. It is a coloniser of unstable sand dunes, along beaches and in Mulga communities. It is pollinated by large bees and by honeyeaters[citation needed].
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Description
Green birdflower is a perennial shrub that grows to about 1–3 m in height. It has hairy or woolly branches and dull green foliage. The oval leaves are about 30 mm long, the large and greenish pea flowers are streaked with fine black lines, and the club-shaped seed pods are up to 50 mm long. The plant's flowers grow on long spikes at the ends of its branches. The flower greatly resembles a bird attached by its beak to the central stalk of the flowerhead.
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Caught my highland lynx cat mid-sneeze. Thought you guys would appreciate! 2 comments
mr_pigeonwizard · 4 years ago
Just a lovely highland lynx releasing its inner demons for ya @catfluff
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"Carrot Cake" with Google Translate 7 comments
mr_pigeonwizard · 4 years ago
Ooh, I better clean the floor asap then, because that shit is hard to clean up when it dries
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"Carrot Cake" with Google Translate 7 comments
mr_pigeonwizard · 4 years ago
And potentially a concussion, after slipping on whatever was on the floor
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"Carrot Cake" with Google Translate 7 comments
mr_pigeonwizard · 4 years ago
Yeah, I'm not sure I like carrot cake anymore, and I'm glad I'm not the one cleaning that kitchen
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I hide tiny dinosaurs around the house for my wife and kids to find. When the find them 3 comments
mr_pigeonwizard · 4 years ago
I hide tiny dinosaurs around the house for my wife and kids to find. When the find them they return them to the tiny dinosaur corral. I keep a few in my pocket and hide them when no one is paying attention. My only rule is the dinosaurs have to be able to spy on us so the cannot be totally hidden.
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The BrideGroom's Oak 7 comments
mr_pigeonwizard · 4 years ago
Ooh, Northern Sweden, you could stay the night in the ice hotel then
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A school in my town has a SHARE BIN. Students who buy lunches may place unwanted and 1 comments
mr_pigeonwizard · 4 years ago
A school in my town has a SHARE BIN. Students who buy lunches may place unwanted and unopened food on this ice tray. If other students are still hungry after they finish their own lunches, they may choose one item from the share bin. This simple process reduces waste and makes tummies full.
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