Thursday, November 23, 2017

5 Messiahs, Oxygen, Cartoon,

Whilst at the optometrist's yesterday, I picked up a National Geographic and was astounded to read an article about 5 men who believe they are the Messiah come again. They have disciples who follow them, some in large numbers. These guys are both black and white. Spread around the world. What hubris. Do look at the article if only for the pictures, the first of which is priceless I think. This one from Siberia who's name is Vissariaon, does look somewhat Christlike I must agree, but...... looks ain't everything.

Another snippet of information I picked up from How To Geek the other day was that although everybody is worried about trees and the lack of oxygen because they are being cut down, apparently 70% of the world's oxygen actually comes from marine plants. Not that anyone is advocating cutting down trees of course.  Most of the oxygen emanates from phytoplankton. How about this for a coincidence. I wrote this on Wednesday morning having originally read about the oxygen on How to Geek. Watching Nature, PBS TV on Wednesday night, they covered the phytoplankton and their importance in oxygen production. They say the phytoplankton produce 50% of the earth's oxygen. I like the 70% figure best but don't know who is accurate. I googled and this is what I found "Prochlorococcus and other ocean phytoplankton are responsible for 70 percent of Earth's oxygen production. However, some scientists believe that phytoplankton levels have declined by 40 percent since 1950 due to the warming of the ocean. Ocean temperature impacts the number of phytoplankton in the ocean." and who says global warming isn't crucially important?

Talking of the optometrist's, they have all kinds of fun pictures of cartoon animals in glasses. I took one picture of my favourite. Don't think the colours are quite right, but gives you an idea.

Finally, I wish all my American friends a fabulous Thanksgiving. I am not posting a recipe today as most people won't be terribly interested today.



Have a great day
 

8 comments:

  1. The giraffes with glasses made me smile this morning Jo - I hadn't heard about the phytoplankton, but David Attenborough is doing a wonderful new programme focussing on the oceans - Blue Planet 2 - and all the wonders therein. Have a good week.

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    1. Cute aren't they Fil? I will look forward to David Attenborough's programme, hasn't got here yet but I assume it will. A good week to you too.

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  2. I just told another blogger that Charles Manson's followers saw him as their Messiah. They would do anything for him. With over 2500 deities described in history, I am not surprised that there are so many Messiahs. Now off to cook dinner.

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    1. What a horrid thought Denise, one I hadn't had. I cannot believe anyone would think themselves a Messiah. Enjoy dinner, and take it easy whilst cooking.

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  3. During Jesus' time there were over 400 people claiming to be the Messiah. I have to laugh when I see a picture of what people think Jesus looked like. Bible never describes his looks and I think he would look more like the people in the region he lived in then how we depict him to be.

    Thanks for the Thanksgiving wishes :) It was an enjoyable day here, hopefully your day was just as nice!

    betty

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    1. I didn't know that Betty. You are so right, I have always assumed he looked much like the pic above but yes, he would look like the people in the region.

      Glad you enjoyed your day.

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  4. What blows my mind is how many people go into cults or follow charismatic leaders.

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    1. Well I guess the need someone to believe in JoJo. Probably have very mundane lives.

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