Tosny Digest 59: Cannibal Representation
🐋 Welcome. 🐨 Here are the things that I have done or discovered
🐶 What did I do?
Published an article on the 7 apps I use every day.
🙊 What the Quote?
“The owl of Minerva spreads its wings only with the falling of the dusk.“
🗨️ Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel.
This poetic line from the German philosopher suggests that true understanding or wisdom (Minerva was the Roman goddess of wisdom) often only comes at the end of an era or event, in hindsight.
🙋 What are… Tafurs?
📰 Pieces of News
Finland’s Homelessness Continues Significant Decline
Finland has released its latest annual report, showing that the number of long-term homeless people has fallen again, thanks to its continued commitment to the “Housing First” model. The country is now focusing on the remaining, most complex cases to eradicate the issue further.South Africa’s “Fynbos” Wine Gains Protected Status
A specific region in South Africa’s Western Cape, known for its unique “Fynbos” vegetation, has been officially granted a Wine of Origin designation. This legal protection means wines from this area must contain at least 85% grapes grown there, safeguarding the unique terroir influenced by the native flora.Japan’s “Super Toilets” Get a Security Upgrade
In response to privacy concerns, a major Japanese toilet manufacturer has announced it will issue a software update for its high-tech “smart toilets.” The update will disable the controversial voice-activated flush feature, which was found to be accidentally recording private bathroom conversations.
🗺️ Where in the world are… The Burning Springs?
In this geothermal area, natural gas vents seep through the soil, and when lit, they produce small, eternal flames that flicker right at the base of trees and beside streams, creating a surreal landscape where fire and water coexist naturally.
🕵️ What did I find?
Incredibox: A fun and intuitive website where you can create musical mixes by dragging and dropping animated characters, each representing a different beat, melody, or effect. It’s a surprisingly powerful and engaging loop station in your browser.