Once, in a vibrant garden of promise, dedicated hands had nurtured every seed through sun and storm. The season of harvest finally dawned, but it wasn't the gentle picking day many had dreamt of. A fierce wind swept in, shaking branches and scattering the easy pickings. Those who came with shallow baskets and fleeting patience found themselves lost in the swirl, leaving behind whispers of a barren land. 🌬
Yet, the gardeners, seasoned by the rhythms of nature, knew the storm's secret: it wasn’t chaos, but a chance to clear the weak and make way for the strong. The winds had pruned the garden in ways only the wise could see—fewer fruits, but richer, ripening in the wake of the tempest. 🍃
In the calm that followed, the garden stood resilient, roots dug deeper, branches reaching higher. The caretakers smiled knowingly, for they understood: the real bounty is always earned, never given. And as the first new sprouts broke the enriched soil, it was clear that the garden’s greatest bloom was still ahead. 🌱
For in this garden, the true harvest is in the journey, and the sweetest fruits are always the ones worth waiting for. 🌸
Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX ordered by US court to pay customers $12.7bn 🤯 Some cold-blooded justice being served for frens in the crypto sphere! 🥳
The U.S. court has ordered the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX to pay back its customers, delivering a blow to founder Sam Bankman-Fried. The ruling marks a significant moment in the unraveling of the once-prominent platform, which collapsed under scandal and financial mismanagement. Bankman-Fried, who has been at the center of this crypto debacle, now faces increased pressure as the legal system forces FTX to make good on its obligations to defrauded customers.
😶🌫️ Hidden Histories #15 😶🌫️
The Great Smog of London (1952): A thick, toxic fog engulfed London for five days, caused by a combination of cold weather, windless conditions, and air pollution from coal burning. The smog resulted in over 12,000 deaths and prompted significant environmental reforms in the UK, demonstrating the deadly consequences of industrial pollution.
👰🏻 Hidden Histories #14 👰🏻
The Corpse Bride of Mexico: In 1930, a bridal shop in Chihuahua, Mexico, unveiled a mannequin so lifelike that locals believed it was the embalmed body of the owner’s daughter, who had died tragically before her wedding. Known as "La Pascualita," the mannequin still stands today, shrouded in mystery and local legend. This eerie tale blurs the line between folklore and reality.
A dear fren of mine got married recently, shoutout to "you know who you are 😉"
🐶 Hidden Histories #13 🐶
The War of the Stray Dog (1925): A border incident between Greece and Bulgaria escalated into armed conflict after a Greek soldier chased his dog across the border and was shot by Bulgarian troops. The resulting skirmish led to a brief war that was quickly quelled by the League of Nations, proving that even the smallest events can spark international crises.
