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Loves Cats, Chocolate, Aliens, Space and being silly. “Some friendships are so strong, they can even transcend lifetimes”
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Susan A. Maxman, while raising 6 kids, enrolled at U Penn & obtained her Master of #Architecture degree at ~39.

She was elected president of the American Institute of Architects in 1992--the first woman president in the organization's then 135-year history.

Maxman was born #OTD in 1938.
A black-and-white professional portrait of American architect Susan A. Maxman. She has shoulder-length, softly waved blonde hair parted slightly off-center and wears large round pearl earrings and a dark turtleneck. She faces the camera directly with a warm, confident smile, her expression open and engaging. The plain light background and soft lighting highlight her face, giving the image a classic, timeless studio quality.
December 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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✨️️ Speedpainting 01122025 ✨️️ won a Daily Deviation award today. Many thanks, Ellysiumn 💚☀️ .
We are on an alien planet. A psychedelic sun in the far distance catches our attention. Cities are aligned to the sunbeams, reaching far into the distance. Giant stone statues are worshipping the sun. On the left, they are holding planets with different colorations from blue to yellow. On the right, the statues have empty hands. Do they take turns with this precious responsibility? The clouds follow the sun, and stars shine brightly. https://www.deviantart.com/sylviaritter/art/Speedpainting-01122025-1270235963
December 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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December 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Annie Alexander was born #OTD in 1867. A pioneering amateur naturalist & paleontologist whose wealth and passion for science fueled her founding & financing two world-class scientific museums at UC Berkeley: Museum of Vertebrate Zoology (1908) & UC Museum of Paleontology (1921). #WomenInSTEM

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A black-and-white photograph from an early 20th-century field expedition showing Annie Montague Alexander (center) standing outdoors in a rugged, rocky landscape with sparse vegetation. She has short white hair, wears a light-colored jacket, scarf, and practical outdoor attire, and smiles gently at the camera. To her left is another woman in a dark outfit and wide-brimmed hat holding papers; to her right, a third woman in a light hat and coat. The scene captures a moment of camaraderie during fieldwork, likely related to fossil collecting or natural history exploration. A black-and-white studio portrait of Annie Montague Alexander, an early 20th-century American philanthropist, explorer, and paleontologist. She is depicted in a three-quarter view facing slightly to the left, with short white hair, wearing round wire-framed glasses, a dark high-collared blouse or dress with a light collar, and a brooch pinned at the neck. Her expression is serious and composed against a plain, softly textured gradient background.
December 29, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Never forgetting Jyoti Singh who died #OTD in 2012--13 days after she was beaten, gang raped, and tortured by 6 men on a bus in South Delhi, India. She was just 22.🕯️

Her struggle & death became a symbol of women's resistance to #rape around the world. #VAWG #EndViolence #EndVAWG
Candid photograph of Jyoti Singh, a 22-year-old Indian physiotherapy student, smiling gently at the camera. She has long dark hair, is wearing a blue sequined top, and stands outdoors against a backdrop of green foliage and a stone wall. Jyoti, also known as Nirbhaya (“Fearless”), was the victim of the brutal 2012 Delhi gang rape and murder that sparked nationwide protests and sweeping legal reforms against sexual violence in India.
December 29, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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75 countries, 6 continents, ~5 years

#OTD in 1922, 16-year-old Aloha Wanderwell (nee Idris Galcia) began her record-setting journey driving around the world in a 1918 Ford Model T as part of the Wanderwell Expedition. #travel #adventure #firsts

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A black-and-white studio portrait from the 1920s of a young Aloha Wanderwell, the pioneering Canadian-American explorer and filmmaker. She gazes slightly upward with a thoughtful, contemplative expression, her wavy bobbed hair softly framing her face. She wears a dark jacket with a crisp white collar and a small pin on the lapel, evoking the stylish yet practical attire of an adventurous woman in the early 20th century. A vintage colorized photograph of Aloha Wanderwell posing confidently beside "Wanderwell II," her modified Ford Model T used in the groundbreaking around-the-world endurance record expedition. Dressed in expedition gear—a brown jacket with buttons and pockets, belted waist, dark breeches, tall brown boots, and an aviator-style cap with goggles—she stands with one hand on the open-top vehicle's body. The rugged car features large spare tires, a canvas-covered load, and bold lettering proclaiming the journey, set against a blurred outdoor landscape with hills and trees.
December 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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#repost #pixelart #art #ドット絵 #ピクセルアート
December 28, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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❤️ Dame Maggie Smith was born #OTD in 1934.

What a #legend--as brilliant in dramatic roles as she was in comedic roles, making every single one of her characters memorable.

She is the first & only Triple Crown of #Acting winner with 7 qualifying awards: 2 Oscars, 4 Emmys, 1 Tony.
A color portrait of Dame Maggie Smith in her later years as Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess of Grantham, from Downton Abbey. Her gray hair is styled in an elaborate Edwardian updo with curls. She wears ornate period costume, including a black velvet jacket with intricate embroidery, a high lace collar, and sheer black overlay, along with decorative earrings. She looks slightly to the side with a subtle, knowing smile and arched eyebrow, conveying wit and aristocratic elegance against a warm wooden-paneled background. A black-and-white portrait of a younger Dame Maggie Smith from 1970, with voluminous, elegantly styled light hair in soft waves and curls framing her face. She rests her chin gently on her right hand, gazing directly at the camera with a subtle, warm smile and expressive eyes. She wears a dark, patterned scarf or high-necked top against a plain background, capturing her poised and thoughtful demeanor.
December 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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#OTD in 2019, astronaut Christina Koch broke the record for the longest continuous time in #space by a woman (breaking Peggy Whitson's record of 289 days, 5h & 1m).

Eventually returning on Feb 6, 2020 & setting the new record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman at 328 days. #WomenInSTEM
NASA astronaut and Expedition 61 Flight Engineer Christina Koch handles science hardware stowed inside a cargo transfer bag on board the International Space Station in December 2019. Koch is setting a new record for the longest mission by a woman. (Image credit: NASA)
December 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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For those who have just left twitter/X and are afraid for their financial security as they try to rebuild, I want to share my experience as it will hopefully provide a bit of comfort.

Earlier this year I ran a Kickstarter. Bsky outperformed Twitter for backers by more than 3x.
December 27, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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Silent Sunday 💚
We are on an unknown cold and snowy planet. In the middle of our attention, we see planet Earth heating up. Earth is hugged by a friendly-looking snow creature, personifying coldness, and fitting well into these weather conditions and scenery. It is at one with nature. Its hugging arms become wind and snow. Doing its best by cooling down the planet until the ideal temperature is restored. In the hope, that this love and attention won't be too late. https://www.deviantart.com/sylviaritter/art/Speedpainting-07122024-1131020831
December 28, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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En we blijven doorknokken. Voor dieren, klimaat, natuur en mensen. Op naar nog meer successen in 2026!
December 28, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Actress & writer Carrie Fisher died #OTD in 2016.

She is best known for her iconic role as Princess Leia in the #StarWars franchise. She also earned acclaim for her writing & was a prominent mental health advocate who used her fame, humor & writing to help destigmatize bipolar disorder & addiction.
A side-by-side portrait of actress Carrie Fisher. On the left, a color photograph shows her in later years with shoulder-length blonde hair streaked with gray, parted on the side, wearing small earrings, a delicate necklace, and a black top. She has a calm, slight smile and is looking directly at the camera against a neutral gray background. On the right, a black-and-white inset image depicts her in her iconic role as Princess Leia from Star Wars, with dark hair styled in two large side buns, wearing a high-collared white gown, hands gently touching her neck, and gazing forward with a serious expression against a textured gray backdrop.
December 27, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Zoologist & primatologist Dian Fossey was murdered #OTD in 1985.

She is best known for researching the endangered #gorillas of the Rwandan mountain forest. #WomenInSTEM

Fossey's memoir 𝘎𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘵 was adapted into the 1988 movie of the same name (w/Sigourney Weaver).

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Left: Candid photograph of Dian Fossey in the Virunga mountains, long dark hair in a braid, smiling softly next to a young curious mountain gorilla. She is holding an open notebook and is surrounded by lush green foliage. Right: Theatrical poster for Gorillas in the Mist (1988), Sigourney Weaver as Dian Fossey cradling a baby gorilla, misty rainforest background, title in bold yellow, tagline “She left everything she knew and entered a world few have ever seen… The Adventure of Dian Fossey.”
December 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Marie Curie (w/husband Pierre) discovered radium #OTD in 1898.

It revolutionized #science & launched radioactivity, nuclear physics & cancer therapy. They won the 1903 Nobel in Physics & she became the only person to win a Nobel in 2 science categories with her 1911 Nobel in Chemistry. #WomenInSTEM
A split black-and-white historical photograph featuring two portraits of Marie Curie. On the left: A formal studio portrait from 1895 showing a young Pierre Curie and Marie Curie standing side by side. Pierre, on the left, is a man with a short beard and mustache, wearing a dark three-piece suit with a white shirt, with a serious expression. Marie, on the right, is a young woman with her hair pulled back in an updo, wearing a high-necked dark dress with puffed sleeves and fur trim at the collar, gazing directly at the camera with a calm, composed expression. On the right: A later portrait from around 1920 of an older Marie Curie alone, facing the camera directly. She has gray hair styled loosely and pulled back, and is wearing a dark blouse with a distinctive patterned bow tie at the collar. Her expression is serious and resolute.
December 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Artist & cartoonist Jackie Ormes died #OTD in 1985.

She was the first Black woman to work as a professional newspaper #cartoonist & become well-known for series that included "Torchy Brown in Dixie to Harlem."

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Black-and-white composite photograph celebrating Jackie Ormes, the first Black woman cartoonist. The main image shows Jackie Ormes seated at a large drafting table in the 1940s–50s, intently drawing her comic character Torchy with pen and ink; she has victory-roll curls, wears a dark long-sleeved top, and is surrounded by art supplies and comic panels. Inset in the lower right is a separate portrait of her smiling confidently at the camera, wearing a light-colored sleeveless top and pearl earrings, her short curly hair neatly styled.
December 26, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Scottish mathematician, astronomer & polymath Mary Somerville was born #OTD in 1780. #WomenInSTEM

William Whewell coined the term "scientist" in a review of Somerville's book, 𝘖𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴. Used as gender-neutral term as the common term at the time was "man of science."
An oil portrait painting of Mary Somerville, the renowned 19th-century Scottish mathematician, astronomer, and science writer, by Thomas Phillips (1834). She is depicted as a poised woman in her fifties, facing slightly to the left with a calm, intelligent expression. Her dark hair is elegantly styled, parted in the center and drawn up into intricate braids with soft ringlets framing each side of her face. She wears a formal dark blue or black off-the-shoulder gown with puffed sleeves, draped in a luxurious brown fur stole over her shoulders. A wide, elaborate white lace ruff collar frames her neck, and at the center of her chest is a prominent emerald-green brooch set in gold, fastened to the gathered fabric. The background is a dramatic, dark gradient with subtle warm highlights, employing chiaroscuro lighting to emphasize her serene face and the textures of lace, fur, and fabric, evoking a sense of dignified intellect and refinement typical of Regency-era portraiture.
December 26, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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#FridayNight #FridayVibes
December 27, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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Digital nature

#caturday #aiart #aiartcommunity #midjourney
December 27, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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#caturday #goat
December 27, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Vuurwerk maakt dieren gestrest, verward & doodsbang. Vogels slaan op de vlucht, huisdieren raken in paniek, koeien & paarden verwonden zichzelf door angst

Er zijn zoveel manieren om het nieuwjaar feestelijk én diervriendelijk te vieren. Maak een verschil en laat knallen achterwege. Voor mens & dier
December 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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(Some upsetting footage in this video. So be warned, because I started to cry)
Thank You for Saving Animals in 2025!
With your support, Lady Freethinker helped more animals in 2025 than ever before. Thank you for joining us in our mission to end animal suffering!
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December 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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Teken de petitie: eis dat Apple stopt met het aanwakkeren van verwoesting in de Cerrado action.eko.org/a/apple-stop...
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December 27, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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SIGN: Justice for Muzzled Dog Tied to a Tree and Left to Die in the Freezing Wilderness
Sign this petition to demand justice for a muzzled dog tethered to a tree and abandoned to die in a remote area of British Columbia.
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December 27, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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Sign Petition: A Cat Was Found Buried With a Bloody Mouth and Broken Leg at Busan University
A dead cat has been found on a university campus in Busan, South Korea, and the circumstances are very suspicious. The cat's (40699 signatures on petition)
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December 27, 2025 at 9:49 AM