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aquitainequeen · 2 years
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Almost 30,000 tonnes of scallops are landed by the UK fleet each year, according to government statistics. Hitherto, catching them has come at a huge environmental cost.
Large-scale commercial scallop harvesting uses dredges to scrape the shellfish from the sea bed – a practice that damages sensitive habitats and other species. Getting scuba divers to do the job by hand is time consuming and expensive.
Researchers from the University of York were working with Devon-based fisheries consultancy Fishtek Marine to devise a new way of catching crab and lobster when they made their remarkable scallop discovery.
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lazyhousecarly · 3 months
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Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Vintage 60s Maroon Red Scalloped Edge Jacket by Whip O Will Open Front Blazer.
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ilovedirt · 3 months
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The scallop thing seems to be because they have 2 different retinas, and therefore process LED lights differently from other shellfish!
Let's see. 200 eyes with 2 retinas each. I can see why . . . They would enjoy a disco party . . .
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itmocca · 2 years
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Countryfile - Brixham
Countryfile - Brixham: Joe Crowley is on the south Devon coast, the stunning English Riviera where disco scallops are the talk of the town.
Countryfile – Brixham: Joe Crowley is on the south Devon coast, the stunning English Riviera where disco scallops are the talk of the town. A chance discovery that they react to lights could revolutionise scallop fishing. Joe also discovers how new technology can reveal some watery wonders without having to put a toe in the sea, and we meet the farming brothers who’ve turned to…
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tastydregs · 2 years
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Scientists Discover Ancient Forest at Bottom of Gigantic Sinkhole
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Put that thing back where it came from or so help me!
Actually, it could all turn out okay. Scientists in China have discovered previously unknown animal and plant species lurking at the bottom of a sinkhole in in Leye County, the Guardian reported yesterday. Some brave spelunkers found the more than 1,000-foot-long and 629-foot deep sinkhole while exploring caves in the region.
“I wouldn’t be surprised to know that there are species found in these caves that have never been reported or described by science until now,” expedition team lead Chen Lixin told the outlet.
Zhang Yuanhai, a senior engineer at the Institute of Karst Geology of the China Geological Survey, also told a state news outlet that the site has three caves as well as an ancient forest hiding in its depths. There are also 100-foot-tall trees inside, NPR reported yesterday, and there’s about 30 of other, similar massive sinkholes in the country.
Spelunking Species
Lixin’s prediction about new species is likely to come true, because isolated environments the world over have long been creating interesting, unique plants and animals that adapt to their biome. The Galapagos Islands are probably the best known example and boast several native species found nowhere else, but even the cold waters of the Antarctic turn up discoveries for researchers.
There’s no telling what’s in that forest, but whatever it is, we sure hope it comes in peace.
More on interesting animals: Much Like Hipsters, Scallops Can Be Lured to Their Deaths by Disco Lights
The post Scientists Discover Ancient Forest at Bottom of Gigantic Sinkhole appeared first on Futurism.
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bedupolker · 2 years
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Bivalve commissions from a while back. Top to bottom:
Ctenoides ales - aka the Disco Clam! It is one of the few mollusks capable of light displays, and probably uses the flashy blue colors to ward off predators.
Hysteroconcha, t̶h̶e̶ ̶p̶u̶n̶k̶ ̶r̶o̶c̶k̶e̶r̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶b̶i̶v̶a̶l̶v̶e̶ ̶w̶o̶r̶l̶d̶. It buries itself with its spines facing up to protect its soft siphon.
Spondylus, one of several species referred to as the the spiny oysters- not true oysters.
Scallops - In addition to being delicious they can also swim short distances!
watering pot shell! (it's scientific name is not so family friendly) It buries itself except for the siphon at the top. It IS a bivalve, and you can see vestigial remnants of its shell towards the base.
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spiralhigh · 3 years
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ranking the sdr2 cast by how much their formal wear hits
this is just my opinion, but my opinions are great and i know what i’m talking about! this will be long so it’s under a cut
S TIER:
s tier is reserved for only the best of them all, the cream of the crop, the fit that i would gladly lay down my life for. s tier is the crown jewel. s tier is what everyone else should strive to be... but only one can take the prize.
#1: AKANE OWARI
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the undisputed champion. this look is everything to me. EVERYTHING. the red-trim cape with the fur. the contrast of the airy, gathered blouse with those skin-tight shiny (leather? vinyl??) pants. the pumps. the belt that screams disco style. the necklace accentuating the tasteful titty window. the red white and gold color scheme  are you FUCKING WITH ME miss owari this look could bring ARMIES to their KNEES in an INSTANT. whoever drew this deserves full creative control of the danganronpa franchise and i’m not kidding
A TIER:
a tier is for the fits that frankly own bones. they’re not as jaw-dropping and legendary as owari, but they’re still razor as hell and deserve to be met with riotous applause.
#2: KAZUICHI SOUDA
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kazuichi, i didn’t know you had it in you, but this FUCKS. the character of the pins on the lapels, the sneakers, and the mispinned tie. the absolute CLASS of the suspenders, watch, and tiny round glasses. the handsome slick in the hair now that the greasy beanie is gone. the tasteful highwater. he looks like the host of the larry king show if the larry king show was exclusively about ska bands and he has never looked better
#3: HIYOKO SAIONJI
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tell me this isn’t the cutest shit. the colors here are EXQUISITE. the bright notes from the blue on top, the way the soft pink is a perfect middle ground of the pink + white flowers on her sleeves, the subtle way the green in her bow matches the green in her collar, the white petals breaking up the sky blue that might otherwise look out of place? remarkable. stunning.
#4: PEKO PEKOYAMA
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the ELEGANCE is EVERYTHING here. the monochrome is offset by just a splash of red that ties everything together with her eyes and the flower in her hair, the checkerboard pattern is visually interesting but not distracting, and her hair in that loose ponytail with the little white ribbon? ugh. ADORABLE! but most of all, look at those BOOTS. those CUTE LITTLE HEELS on those SICK LACE-UP BOOTS..... QUEEN shit!!!
#5: CHIAKI NANAMI
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rounding out our a tier is chiaki in this adorable little dress just LOOK at her!!! she looks like a little rose, a perfect flouncy skirt with a glittery mesh overlay, a fun and fresh over-the-shoulder collar, a fucking big old bow tied in the back?? i can literally feel the way this dress would feel in my hands. it’s simple and perfect and frankly a GORGEOUS color on her this is flawless
B TIER:
b tier is a perfectly respectable place to be. these fits lack the lustre and flavor of the a tier entries, but they’re still dressed to impress and they still look fine as hell.
#6: TERUTERU HANAMURA
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say what you will about teruteru (and i do) but this suit is ADORABLE and it fits in with his theme + talent better than any other mfer on this list. the tasteful white/brown/red palette gives it a flashy chocolate cookie look, which is amplified in the fun pattern on the jacket. the chef’s hat switching out for a little top hat and the way the cumberbund looks a lil bit like a chocolate bar is also VERY cute
#7: THE IMPOSTOR
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now on its own, the suit is just alright. a vibrant pinstripe blue three-piece with the classic red tie wouldn’t land the impostor in b tier on its own... but that FUR COAT, LUXURIOUSLY DRAPED OVER THE SHOULDERS does WONDERS to pull this look together. not only is it worn with “yeah, it’s real mink, no, you can’t touch it” confidence, but it also ties the otherwise arbitrary white loafers into the structure of the look. it’s subtle and class as hell.
C TIER
c tier is full of looks that are... fine, but ultimately either are boring, lack cohesion, or have a confusing design choice or two that make it hard to get all that amped about. c tier is a passing grade, but nothing more.
#8: NAGITO KOMAEDA
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there’s a lot that’s good about this outfit, but there’s also a lot that doesn’t really work. let’s start with the good: the slutty loose bowtie and collar, the tight-fitting vest that ends before the hipbones so you can see the belt, the cute little ponytail? (chefs kiss) exquisite, all of it. but the suit itself is boring as sing, and who the hell decided to put the t-shirt symbol on the sleeves??? was it to add visual flavor to an otherwise bland suit? this does NOT have the black/white/red elegance that peko had.
#9: FUYUHIKO KUZURYUU
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the silver and gold mob-boss look, complete with matching shoes vest and fedora, are a nice nod to fuyuhiko’s talent! the plaid is teetering on the edge between fun and garish to me, but the fact that it’s consistent and the only pattern means it isn’t too offensive. quick question though: why are his pant legs rolled up like that?? this isn’t a cute “cuffed at the ankle” look, dude looks like he had to wade across a pond to get to the venue. what gives
#10: GUNDAM TANAKA
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out of everyone here, gundam’s suit might be the most boring of all. the scarf is just his normal scarf. the red tie and trim don’t do anything to tie the look together. the only mild point of interest is the asymmetrical vest, and i can’t even tell if that’s intentional. simply put, this “““fancy”““ outfit isn’t even in the same ZIP CODE as the level of ostentatious chuuni that gundam serves us every single day in his casual wear. maybe even worse than being ugly... it’s disappointing.
#11: IBUKI MIODA
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now, look. is this dress buckwild and ugly as hell? yes. but you know what else it is? it is IBUKI MIODA’S DRESS. there might not be a single cohesive thing about this dress aside from its color scheme. the huge poofy ruffles of the skirt and arm things with the spiked bow and corset are baffling. the artist somehow managed to draw the awkward, clumping shape of the skirt to make it look exactly like an emergency cosplay sewn four hours before a convention. frankly, i can’t justify ranking it as a c! but i’m doing it anyway, because the sheer level of craftsmanship demands it, and in this house we respect diy queens that are totally off the shits.
D TIER:
d tier is for outfits that aren’t offensive, exactly... but like, they sure don’t look good! d tier is not a respectable place to be. those in d tier won’t be laughed out of the ceremony in shame, but they should really run their outfit by someone else first next time.
#12: NEKOMARU NIDAI
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now don’t get me wrong: i have nothing but respect for the titties-out look. keeping the shirt unbuttoned all the way down to where the lapels of the jacket end? that’s sexy as hell. however, this flawless idea has a confusing execution. why emerald green and orange? what’s with the... long-sleeved printed (hawaiian?) shirt? why the red pocket square? and the jacket itself, while fitted perfectly along the chest and midsection, has a weird, unflattering scallop shape flaring out at the bottom. i want to like this fit, but there are just too many bad choices.
#13: HAJIME HINATA
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oh, hajime... literally nothing about this ensemble is it. the creamy manila suit might have had potential if there were literally any color variation in the vest (or potentially shoes) to give it a little more shape, or even if you just went with a white shirt underneath it! i could get behind a light, off-monochrome look! but that leprechaun-green shirt is downright perplexing to me. it looks like a mistake! did you get dressed in the dark? did you spill something on your other shirt? this is a mess.
F TIER:
f tier is inexcusable. f tier should never have happened. how does it get this bad. who did this? who’s responsible for this?
#14: SONIA NEVERMIND
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y’know, the colors are pretty! i dig the white and teal! but... girl... what the fuck is this construction. the ruffles are all over the place. the bodice looks like it has less fabric than space it needs to cover. the bottom half of the skirt looks like it was sewn on as an afterthought because the top half was too short for dress code. what’s with the weird choker collar detached from everything else. why is the hairband a slightly different shade of green. so many decisions were made here and none of them are flattering
#15: MAHIRU KOIZUMI
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yknow, i like the idea behind this. i can see what you were going for! the dress on its own might have worked, even! but everything else about it is just... so ugly. what the fuck is happening with those shoes??? the sheer black tights aren’t the sexy OL look you think they are. the collar of the dress looks like it’s... braided for some reason??? those earrings are so huge for no payoff, statement jewelry with nothing to say, and worst of all... that headband. GIRL. that headband and that belt...... there’s nothing here. also i love orange but it’s not her color.
and finally... the worst.
#16: MIKAN TSUMIKI
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what the fuck. what the fuck is this. this is straight up cheap rubber fetish gear. why is the HAT rubber? that skirt ruffle makes this look like fucking polly pocket clothes. why the fuck is she wearing that. the clothes are so bad that it makes her hair look like rubber too. was she dared to wear this? is this some cruel punishment? i don’t even know what to say. this is the worst possible outfit. there is not even one redeeming quality about it.
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Axel 👉👈
Ⲷ KINTYPE AND EMOJI - axel (kingdom hearts) 🔥 SIGHT ⲷ a sunrise after a long, long night 🔥 ⲷ perfectly stacked papers ⲷ a long, spiderweb-like crack in a mirror 🔥 ⲷ ripples across a once-still pond ⲷ flickering streetlights in the dead of night ⲷ intensely saturated neon signs ⲷ an ocean of grass rolling in the wind ⲷ the facets of a newly polished gemstone ⲷ stormclouds gathering on the horizon ⲷ something unreal in your periphery vision 🔥 ⲷ the grandeur of old architecture ⲷ rust building on old machines ⲷ dirt and mud tracked through a building ⲷ a long road stretching into the distance ⲷ the sun glinting off metal 🔥
COLORS ⲷ wine red, rose gold, & aqua green 🔥? ⲷ terracotta orange, puce, & tan yellow ⲷ chocolate brown, blush pink, & white ⲷ apricot, royal purple, & desaturated red 🔥 ⲷ seafoam green, navy blue, & silver ⲷ gunmetal, bronze, & rust red ⲷ pastel pink, baby blue, & cloud white ⲷ military green, dirt brown, & mustard ⲷ eggplant purple, peach, & warm blue ⲷ flamingo, bright yellow, & electric blue ⲷ mint green, burgundy, & royal yellow ⲷ sepia brown, abalone, & mink grey ⲷ amethyst, emerald, & sapphire ⲷ bubblegum pink, salmon, & tiger orange ⲷ scarlet red, mahogany, & ebony black 🔥
HEARING ⲷ birdsong in the pre-dawn morning ⲷ the scrape of a knife across metal ⲷ the gentle rustle of sheets in the morning ⲷ voices raised in song ⲷ the crunch of footsteps on the forest floor ⲷ the rising tone of emergency sirens ⲷ utterly contagious laughter 🔥 ⲷ rainfall hitting a tin roof ⲷ gunshots piercing a perfect silence ⲷ many people talking at once ⲷ the crash of sea waves against the shore ⲷ ringing in your ears after a loud noise 🔥 ⲷ something shattering into pieces 🔥 ⲷ the thump of something hitting the carpet ⲷ a scream cutting through the air
MUSIC GENRE ⲷ classical, opera, & acoustic music ⲷ electronic, lo-fi, & downtempo music 🔥 ⲷ rock, prog, & industrial music 🔥 ⲷ disco, funk, & soul music ⲷ jazz, ragtime, & swing music ⲷ pop, indie pop, & worldbeat music ⲷ hip-hop, trap, & rap music ⲷ metal, nu metal, & thrash music ⲷ folk, country, & skiffle music ⲷ experimental, acousmatic, & noise music
TASTE ⲷ the taste of something honey sweet 🔥 ⲷ the aftertaste of something bitter 🔥 ⲷ the taste of something extremely sour ⲷ the taste of something very salty 🔥 ⲷ the taste of something intensely spicy  ⲷ the taste of something dry & bland ⲷ the taste of many strong seasonings ⲷ the taste of something gilled & smoky ⲷ the taste of something juicy & flavourful ⲷ the taste of something rank & rotted ⲷ the taste of something extremely bitter ⲷ the taste of something clean and fresh ⲷ the taste of coppery blood ⲷ the taste of dirt or clay ⲷ the taste of tobacco
FOODS ⲷ a meal of lobster, risotto, & scallops ⲷ a meal of a burger, fries, & a milkshake 🔥 ⲷ a meal of bread, cheese, & water ⲷ a meal of steak, potatoes, & mushrooms ⲷ a meal of a beef bowl, rice, & an egg ⲷ a meal of scrambled eggs & orange juice ⲷ a meal of tamales & grilled corn ⲷ a meal of fresh salad, & grilled kale ⲷ a meal of spaghetti, garlic bread & salad ⲷ a meal of various cakes & candies 🔥 ⲷ a meal of grilled cheese & tomato soup ⲷ a meal of grilled fish, quinoa, & veggies ⲷ a meal of curry, flatbread, & samosas ⲷ a meal of lentil stew & challah bread ⲷ a meal of whatever you can put together 🔥
SMELL ⲷ the scent of the first rain of the season ⲷ the scent of a strong perfume ⲷ the scent of engine oil and dirt ⲷ the scent of wet fur ⲷ the scent of something burning 🔥 ⲷ the scent of something old uncovered ⲷ the scent of rot and dead things ⲷ the scent of newly poured pavement ⲷ the scent of freshly picked fruits ⲷ the scent of the salty ocean spray 🔥 ⲷ the scent of spilled alcohol ⲷ the scent of bleach and cleaning solution ⲷ the scent of sweat lingering in the air 🔥 ⲷ the scent of newly opened paints ⲷ the scent of fresh coffee
EMOTIONS ⲷ an all-consuming rage 🔥 ⲷ hesitantly bubbling happiness 🔥 ⲷ jealousy you can’t ignore ⲷ an emptiness where emotion should be 🔥 ⲷ anxiety that you can’t get rid of ⲷ a deep sadness that you can’t hide 🔥 ⲷ a feeling of disgust and superiority ⲷ unending boredom ⲷ anticipation for the future ⲷ love and adoration that feels like home 🔥 ⲷ unwavering devotion 🔥 ⲷ happiness that’s practically contagious ⲷ deepfelt remorse and guilt 🔥 ⲷ simmering resentment over the past ⲷ overwhelming terror
TOUCH ⲷ water crashing against your body ⲷ a hand running through your hair 🔥 ⲷ the bite of a brisk wind ⲷ fire scorching your skin 🔥 ⲷ the tenderness of new bruises 🔥 ⲷ a pounding headache that won’t go away ⲷ an old, scratchy blanket ⲷ jewelry bouncing against your body ⲷ a hand heavy in your own 🔥 ⲷ a numb tingling across your limbs 🔥 ⲷ the sting and ache of a fresh injury 🔥 ⲷ something squeezing you tight as a vice ⲷ a tense grinding of your teeth 🔥 ⲷ static zapping your skin ⲷ running your hand over a bumpy wall
TEXTURES ⲷ something that feels gooey & messy ⲷ something that feels rough & abrasive ⲷ something that feels granular & coarse ⲷ something that feels fluffy & soft 🔥 ⲷ something that feels squishy & plush ⲷ something that feels smooth & silky ⲷ something that feels bumpy & unusual ⲷ something that feels wet & slippery ⲷ something that feels stiff & leathery 🔥 ⲷ something that feels sharp & painful 🔥
LOCATIONS ⲷ a home you’ll never get to see again 🔥 ⲷ somewhere out of this world ⲷ a forest older than man itself ⲷ the back alleys of a towering city 🔥 ⲷ the penthouse of an expensive hotel  ⲷ a club with pulsing lights and loud music ⲷ your own space, away from everything 🔥 ⲷ a dune in a scorching hot desert ⲷ a cliff alongside a rocky beach ⲷ the peak of a high mountain ⲷ an under-personalized office space 🔥 ⲷ a library full to the brim with rare books ⲷ an abandoned and forbidden place 🔥 ⲷ the fields of an isolated farm ⲷ a bridge overlooking a city view
CONCEPTS ⲷ history that repeats over and over again ⲷ hurting someone in a way you can’t fix 🔥 ⲷ breaking free from your inner demons 🔥 ⲷ learning to accept the world as it is ⲷ the haze of something you’ve forgotten 🔥 ⲷ questioning a deep set morality ⲷ joining technology and nature into one ⲷ the nature of fate and consciousness ⲷ the inescapable inevitability of death 🔥 ⲷ the existence of some higher being ⲷ the simplicity if minimalism ⲷ acting on base instincts 🔥 ⲷ the idea of the philosophical zombie ⲷ the world as one interconnected system ⲷ the tenuous concept of family
ACTIONS ⲷ slicing into flesh with something sharp 🔥 ⲷ walking faster than everyone around you ⲷ dancing with no inhibitions ⲷ pressing down on the trigger of a gun ⲷ shaking someone’s hand for the first time 🔥 ⲷ working without taking a break ⲷ breaking something beautiful ⲷ toying with a glass of wine ⲷ running away from something dangerous 🔥 ⲷ digging a deep hole ⲷ banging against a door ⲷ creating art or playing music ⲷ laying down after a long day 🔥 ⲷ tapping against an electronic screen ⲷ bouncing on the balls of your feet
TIME ⲷ the clock striking midnight ⲷ the witching hour ⲷ the first minutes of dawn ⲷ stolen moments during a busy day ⲷ the start of solar noon 🔥 ⲷ the long hours of the day ⲷ the early hours of the evening ⲷ the last moments of dusk 🔥 ⲷ time set aside for a good meal ⲷ the time we lose to sleep
VOCABULARY ⲷ the words love, ineffable, & ethereal 🔥 ⲷ the words verdict, authority, & ensnared ⲷ the words aerie, melody, & serendipity ⲷ the words epoch, epiphany, & solitude 🔥 ⲷ the words oblivion, death, & ephemeral 🔥 ⲷ the words harbinger, pyrrhic, & penumbra ⲷ the words leisure, halcyon, & cosmic ⲷ the words opulent, wine, & coquette ⲷ the words carnage, ire, & basalt 🔥 ⲷ the words denouement, furtive, & labyrinth ⲷ the words sin, debasement, & iconoclast ⲷ the words liminal, solander, & sonder ⲷ the words petrichor, numinous, & fjord ⲷ the words apotheosis, metanoia, & divine ⲷ the words moist, smear, & secrete
send me one of my kintypes and i’ll fill out what their aesthetic is!
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5. How do you define your own aesthetic?
Keys. Old books with heavy binding on creaky shelves and a crooked floor. The sunset over the beach, turning the clouds red and orange as the waves roll in. A star-filled night sky. City lights in all colors, lighting a faerie pathway to the hive of human activity. Loud and upbeat music with heavy guitar. Sequins and glitter. Pre-industrial cities situated on hills, with the castle or fortress or town hall at the very summit. Wind blowing through deciduous trees. Rainbows and prisms. Crystals and candy; pastries with decadent layers of icing. Strobe lights reflecting on a disco ball. The smell of fresh-cooked seafood and pasta, and the taste of it. The smell of coffee, but not the taste of it. The smell of fresh-cooked grass, which I’ve never tasted. Long coats and capes fluttering in the wind. A tiny old bridge over a tiny old stream in the woods. A road that extends into the horizon.
13. Would you rather have wings or a mermaid tail?
OH NO. BECAUSE ON ONE HAND, THE WINGS WOULD BE MORE CONVENIENT AND ALLOW ME TO FAST-TRAVEL OVER CROWDS. BUT ON THE OTHER, MERMAID TAIL WOULD MAKE ME A FISH PERSON. AAAAAAAAAAAA I DON’T KNOW CAN I BE A FLYING FISH MERMAID AND HAVE FIN WINGS ON MY TAIL
14. What's your favorite kind of pasta?
As for noodle shape, either elbow or penne. When it comes to dishes, you can toss it in tomato sauce and onion with Andouille sausage; or in either alfredo or a spicy Cajun with shrimp and scallops.
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lazyhousecarly · 3 months
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Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Vintage White Beaded Lace Formal Gown Pearls Sequins Elegant Tiered Floor Length.
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perksofwifi · 4 years
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Touring Superleggera’s Aero 3 Is an Ode to an Italian Legend
Before you consider the new Touring Superleggera Aero 3, think of Carrozzaria Touring Superleggera itself, the Milanese coachbuilder and design house that thrived in the 1930s-1960s. You’re instantly prone to visions of the gorgeous, streamlined, almost fragile-looking automotive creations that emerged from its doors. Those cars often did so with Touring’s signature Superleggera or “super lightweight” construction methods, which stretch nearly paper-thin alloy panels over featherweight tubular structural frames. The first car to feature this Superleggera styling was a special 1937 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 B earmarked for the famous Mille Miglia 1000-mile open–road race occurring in the same year. It’s fitting, then, that Touring’s new Aero 3 pays a homage of sorts to the classic Alfa that helped elevate the small business into a globally recognized design house.
Touring Superleggera unveiled its Aero 3 this week at the Salon Privé Concours d’ Elegance. The car features elegant, sporty bodywork that stays true to the company’s history of designing cars that are not just light, but also aerodynamic. In fact, Touring Superleggera claims it was the first design house in Italy with its own wind tunnel, as it designed concepts such as the Alfa Romeo Disco Volante, which the company reprised in 2013 (and again in 2016) in more modern form. The Touring Superleggera Aero 3 borrows touches from various prior Touring projects, along with heavily scalloped sides that duct warm air from extractors inside the front fenders. While Touring claims no official partnership with Alfa on the project, a riff on the classic heart-shaped Alfa grille is visible at the front, flanked by hard-edged air intakes.
At the rear, rounded flanks and thin, horizontal taillights hint at the Disco Volante and other classic Touring-styled coupes. The most striking element of all is the large fin that Touring courageously admits serves no legitimate aerodynamic function. The fin also calls attention to the fact there is no rear windscreen on the Aero 3, which we guess is remedied with rear-view cameras and clever side-mirror placement.
The days of aluminum-alloy being the lightweight body material of choice are long gone, and Touring has embraced the modern era with bodywork produced from carbon fiber. Touring notes the carbon fiber’s thickness and strand orientation are engineered for the best compromise between strength and rigidity, and that replacement of the panels was considered should any of the 15 Aero 3s Touring plans to produce become damaged. More than 5,000 hours of work go into each Touring Superleggera Aero 3, according to the company.
So, what’s underneath the Touring Superleggera Aero 3’s bespoke bodywork? All Touring is willing to confess to are the underlying chassis, seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, and 730-hp 6.3-liter V-12 engine from “a premier Italian supercar.” If you’re still stumped, you probably won’t be for long, especially after a look at the Aero 3’s dashboard and three circular vents atop the center stack. Should the underpinning car be the one we’re thinking of, the Touring Aero 3’s carbon panels shave about 400 pounds off of its 4,000-pound starting weight despite an added 7.0 inches in length.
How much is one of the 15 Touring Superleggera Aero 3 models? You’ll have to contact Touring itself to find out, but it’s happy to custom-trim each car to the buyer’s specs, and will deliver a car just six months out from an order being placed. Each is covered with a two-year, unlimited mileage warranty, and Touring’s lifetime guarantee on all parts it produces itself. The first Touring Superleggera Aero 3 built, one of three already sold, is the Stratosphere Red car seen in these photos, with touches modeled after the 1938 Alfa Romeo 2900 B LM Coupe Berlinetta Aerodinamica that raced at Le Mans the same year.
Touring Superleggera Aero 3 Highlights
An all-new, limited-production supercar from Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera, of which just 15 will be produced
6.3-liter V-12 engine produces 730 hp, 509 lb-ft of torque
Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
Styling harkens back to Touring-bodied Alfa Romeos of the 1930s, as well as other heritage Touring designs
The vertical fin styling element is non-functional
Based on a recent, out-of-production Italian supercar (you can figure out the rest)
Touring Superleggera Aero 3 Specifications
ON SALE Now PRICE N/A ENGINE 6.3L DOHC 48-valve V-12/730 hp @ 8,250 rpm, 509 lb-ft @ 6,000 rpm TRANSMISSION 7-speed dual-clutch automatic LAYOUT 2-door, 2-passenger, front-engine, RWD coupe EPA MILEAGE 12/16 mpg (city/hwy) (est) L x W x H 188.4 x 76.8 x 50.4 in WHEELBASE 106.8 in WEIGHT 3,619 lb 0-60 MPH 3.1 sec TOP SPEED 211 mp
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Touring Superleggera’s Aero 3 Is an Ode to an Italian Legend
Before you consider the new Touring Superleggera Aero 3, think of Carrozzaria Touring Superleggera itself, the Milanese coachbuilder and design house that thrived in the 1930s-1960s. You’re instantly prone to visions of the gorgeous, streamlined, almost fragile-looking automotive creations that emerged from its doors. Those cars often did so with Touring’s signature Superleggera or “super lightweight” construction methods, which stretch nearly paper-thin alloy panels over featherweight tubular structural frames. The first car to feature this Superleggera styling was a special 1937 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 B earmarked for the famous Mille Miglia 1000-mile open–road race occurring in the same year. It’s fitting, then, that Touring’s new Aero 3 pays a homage of sorts to the classic Alfa that helped elevate the small business into a globally recognized design house.
Touring Superleggera unveiled its Aero 3 this week at the Salon Privé Concours d’ Elegance. The car features elegant, sporty bodywork that stays true to the company’s history of designing cars that are not just light, but also aerodynamic. In fact, Touring Superleggera claims it was the first design house in Italy with its own wind tunnel, as it designed concepts such as the Alfa Romeo Disco Volante, which the company reprised in 2013 (and again in 2016) in more modern form. The Touring Superleggera Aero 3 borrows touches from various prior Touring projects, along with heavily scalloped sides that duct warm air from extractors inside the front fenders. While Touring claims no official partnership with Alfa on the project, a riff on the classic heart-shaped Alfa grille is visible at the front, flanked by hard-edged air intakes.
At the rear, rounded flanks and thin, horizontal taillights hint at the Disco Volante and other classic Touring-styled coupes. The most striking element of all is the large fin that Touring courageously admits serves no legitimate aerodynamic function. The fin also calls attention to the fact there is no rear windscreen on the Aero 3, which we guess is remedied with rear-view cameras and clever side-mirror placement.
The days of aluminum-alloy being the lightweight body material of choice are long gone, and Touring has embraced the modern era with bodywork produced from carbon fiber. Touring notes the carbon fiber’s thickness and strand orientation are engineered for the best compromise between strength and rigidity, and that replacement of the panels was considered should any of the 15 Aero 3s Touring plans to produce become damaged. More than 5,000 hours of work go into each Touring Superleggera Aero 3, according to the company.
So, what’s underneath the Touring Superleggera Aero 3’s bespoke bodywork? All Touring is willing to confess to are the underlying chassis, seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, and 730-hp 6.3-liter V-12 engine from “a premier Italian supercar.” If you’re still stumped, you probably won’t be for long, especially after a look at the Aero 3’s dashboard and three circular vents atop the center stack. Should the underpinning car be the one we’re thinking of, the Touring Aero 3’s carbon panels shave about 400 pounds off of its 4,000-pound starting weight despite an added 7.0 inches in length.
How much is one of the 15 Touring Superleggera Aero 3 models? You’ll have to contact Touring itself to find out, but it’s happy to custom-trim each car to the buyer’s specs, and will deliver a car just six months out from an order being placed. Each is covered with a two-year, unlimited mileage warranty, and Touring’s lifetime guarantee on all parts it produces itself. The first Touring Superleggera Aero 3 built, one of three already sold, is the Stratosphere Red car seen in these photos, with touches modeled after the 1938 Alfa Romeo 2900 B LM Coupe Berlinetta Aerodinamica that raced at Le Mans the same year.
Touring Superleggera Aero 3 Highlights
An all-new, limited-production supercar from Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera, of which just 15 will be produced
6.3-liter V-12 engine produces 730 hp, 509 lb-ft of torque
Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
Styling harkens back to Touring-bodied Alfa Romeos of the 1930s, as well as other heritage Touring designs
The vertical fin styling element is non-functional
Based on a recent, out-of-production Italian supercar (you can figure out the rest)
Touring Superleggera Aero 3 Specifications
ON SALE Now PRICE N/A ENGINE 6.3L DOHC 48-valve V-12/730 hp @ 8,250 rpm, 509 lb-ft @ 6,000 rpm TRANSMISSION 7-speed dual-clutch automatic LAYOUT 2-door, 2-passenger, front-engine, RWD coupe EPA MILEAGE 12/16 mpg (city/hwy) (est) L x W x H 188.4 x 76.8 x 50.4 in WHEELBASE 106.8 in WEIGHT 3,619 lb 0-60 MPH 3.1 sec TOP SPEED 211 mp
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