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[endo]

Today is Germany's Day of Remembrance for the Victims of National Socialism.

First comes the erosion of solidarity, then dehumanization, and then the killing.
It happens so fast. So much for "never again."

[tody]

@endo The grandfather of Yotam Ben Horin survived Auschwitz. Based on his story, he wrote a song. He told me the story behind the writing process, that was a very tough conversation we had. I cannot get through it without tears in my eyes.

[IrishHeart]

@tody really moving. Thanks for sharing.

[ROman]

@tody Very sobering. Thank you.

[GraemeE]

In light of all of the heavy things that seem to be circling around the world these days I'd like to counter with a fun fact:
In Oregon, where i live, wetland management relies on strategically placed beaver dams at various times and locations.
To get the cooperation of the furry builders the local agencies responsible will send workers out to build purposefully shitty (aesthetically and functionally) dams.
Once built the local beavers see them, think "absolutely fucking not!", tear them down, and build proper dams in their place

[J-IV]

Don’t make the mistake I did and visit the town Beaverton thinking this is where all the furry builders live. I, in fact, did not see any beavers. Though I did gulp my share of great beers. Cheers and thanks for sharing @GraemeE need to make my way out there again

[GraemeE]

@J-IV Beaverton also has Nike

And yes you do - i need another excuse to skip work and buy records

[mmerkle]

Loads of good mountain biking and fishing nearby…also, to stay topical…there certainly are beavers in Beaverton. I had to walk my wife and kid down to the local creek to prove it. Lucky for me, the wildlife obliged. Lol. She still doesn’t believe I catch fish though.

[Jett129]

@GraemeE Had to post this,as my son and I Loved this cartoon back when it was on.

[GraemeE]

@Jett129 this is exactly the type of content the forum ( and the world in general) needs right now

Also this is how I imagine @aetas @tody @Tago-Mago would react to Schlager music

[Bridger]

[Tago Mago]

My wife was watching Bones which has been added to Netflix again. Because I am a child my first association when I hear Bones is this:

[goosehd]

There are days when you need a laugh:

https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/czej70jyg4eo

[Tago Mago]

Is that hyaluronic acid in your pants or are you just happy to see me? Doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue

[IrishHeart]

@goosehd that made my eyes water!

[goosehd]

@Tago-Mago Just trying to be an Olympic Champion…

[Tago Mago]

I thought the Olympic motto was citius, altius, fortius. No mention of durius

[goosehd]

@Tago-Mago …so if a male athlete happens to get an erection right before they make their attempt at the ski jump, is that an unfair advantage.

[goosehd]

This all reminds me of one of the funniest scenes I may have ever seen:

[Matt]

It can certainly with getting to the finish line quicker. “Finish line” now suddenly has more nuance to it.