IRGC propaganda arm just hit

Alleged video shows the moment an IDF airstrike hit the headquarters of Iran’s state broadcaster in Tehran. https://t.co/fLLnzag538 pic.twitter.com/5i8WWH3EfR

— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) June 16, 2025

Before and after: Islamic republic state propaganda outlet IRIB pic.twitter.com/GiLlsTOEfR

— Emily Schrader – אמילי שריידר امیلی شریدر (@emilykschrader) June 16, 2025

2023: Nils Olav promoted to Major General.

“The extraordinary journey of Nils Olav, the only penguin ever to be knighted, began at Edinburgh Zoo.

This unique tradition started in 1972 when Lieutenant Nils Egelien of the Norwegian King’s Guard was captivated by the zoo’s penguin colony during a visit for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Egelien arranged for the regiment to formally adopt a king penguin. The penguin was named Nils Olav, a tribute to Lieutenant Egelien himself and to King Olav V of Norway.

Since that time, the prestigious name and the associated honors have been passed down. There have been three successive king penguins at the zoo carrying the title of Nils Olav.

The first Nils Olav was adopted and officially made a Lance Corporal in 1972. Through the years, each penguin holding the name has steadily climbed the military ranks.

These promotions are treated as significant ceremonial events. They often occur when the Norwegian King’s Guard visits Edinburgh, sometimes involving parades and formal acknowledgment.

A truly remarkable moment in this tradition occurred on August 15, 2008. On this day, Nils Olav was formally knighted by King Harald V of Norway, thus becoming Sir Nils Olav.

His distinguished career continued to advance. Sir Nils Olav was promoted to the rank of Brigadier in 2016, and then further honored with a promotion to Major General in August 2023.

This enduring and charming tradition serves as a powerful symbol of the strong, friendly, and long-standing ties between the nations of Norway and Scotland.

For over five decades, this special penguin has been regarded as much more than a simple mascot; he is a celebrated dignitary and a cherished icon of international friendship and goodwill.

Wikipedia.

2016: Brigadier Nils Olav inspects the King’s Guard.

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— Dane (@UltraDane) June 10, 2025

BREAKING: A federal judge in San Francisco has just ordered Israel to rebuild Iran's nuclear facilities.

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— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 11, 2025

Incredible pic.twitter.com/nhdiuOPIZq

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Mythical beast on the rood loft at Sheringham Church, Norfolk pic.twitter.com/jvEUnrRIsg

— johnevigar (@johnevigar) June 7, 2025

I know my bestiary critters generally, but not this one.

Suitswon painted the infamous Greenpoint Skull during the Fall of 2017. He was exploring the area while walking his dog, looking for spots to paint. “I was like, ‘that thing just needs a jaw and nose and it will look like a skull.’”

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I hate taking the time to sit, captive, through long videos and podcasts, but this one is special. Watching this is like watching the Wright Brothers fly for the first time. One can see that a whole new level of human capability is just beginning that will change everything.

The Road to Making Life Multiplanetary: an update from @elonmusk on SpaceX's plan to reach Mars pic.twitter.com/d2cnsVKK80

— SpaceX (@SpaceX) May 29, 2025

HT: Karen L. Myers.