Nostadamus, born 1503, is known for reading the future. Exactly how he managed it is muddled, and has been ever since he wrote The Prophecies. It was in French, which shows how clever he was.
Rhinos cannot foresee things particularly, but We are good at spotting trends. A few hints and We can tell the future pretty nicely. We can do the math of probabilities.
As shown, 1+1 is easy. When it’s 2+2 time (higher math) We get exhausted and have a wee nap. Then off to other business.
Today is the day when Kenya achieved autonomy from Great Britain in 1963. Shown is a Kikuyu Bantu festival outfit, one major tribe among many in Kenya.
Kenya has always been Kenya no matter what it was called and who was “in charge”. Humans have been there only 2 million years, while Rhinos have been there about 10. Today, Rhinos both Black and White still live there in the huge conservation parks. Sharing.
Happy Republic Day to one and all.
Sir David Brewster was born today in 1781 in Scotland. He was very clever and made strides in the Sciences. Sciences use numbers to establish something, so Rhinos are mostly out of that loop. We applaud, but have minimal concrete input.
Yes. What Sir David did (that We can embrace) was to invent the Kaleidoscope. You look in the little hole, and there are patterns that change if you shake it or twist it or point it somewhere else.
Obviously Sir David was a fellow who provided many Happy Birthdays over the years. We say Happy Birthday back, and thank you.
And here We are, celebrating Finland’s Independence Day, all day. Also, Flag Day. Rhinos everywhere salute Finns everywhere.
Finland separated from Russia in 1917, so this is their 99th Birthday. (Obviously, somebody told Us that, given our R counting issues.)
After some debate, YIR decided a joulutorttu was more fun as a birthday cake, as opposed to a muf-Finn. Heh, heh.
Today is Georges Seurat’s birthday, 1859. He was a Post-Impressionist, concentrating on how light translates images to the eye. Pointillism, teensy dots of pure color. Very Rhino.
Happy Birthday to you, Monsieur Seurat.
In 1918, when Denmark granted Icelandic Independence, the natives were all happy about it. Naturally.
What perplexes Us Rhinos is how one people can own another people. It doesn’t seem sensible. For Rhinos, it just would not do; what an Idea!
At any rate, let Us all celebrate a Happy Ending, however long it took to get it.
Today William Blake was born in 1757. He was a gifted poet, artist, mystic and visionary, and an early influence on the Romantic Movement.
Mr. Blake’s quote, which Rhinos all like, is: “You never know what is enough unless you know what is more than enough.”
We had always thought that “enough is enough” took care of the matter, but apparently not. Rhinos live to learn.
Yes, it was today in 1922 that King Tutankhamun’s tomb was located and examined for the first time. (The first first time doesn’t count.)
Rhinos are exceptional guides for these endeavors, but We aren’t invited as often as you’d think. On the other hand, that may explain why more exciting things don’t get found.
Stands to reason, right?
Rhinos used to be the GPS-ers of the high seas, aiding mariners on their exploits. We advised the Captain, who could then get the credit; We didn’t care about that.
Today Vasco Da Gama set off around the Cape of Good Hope, India-bound. True, We Rhinos saw ourselves more as Cruise Directors than anything else; We knew what was where already. Plus, We had Natural Resources at our disposal.
Sailors never noticed Us on deck. Seemed odd at the time, but maybe they were preoccupied with sailor stuff. You see what you expect.
Mr. Edmond Halley was Astronomer Royal in England, born today in 1656. There is a comet named after him, because he figured out that it would show up every 75 (or maybe 76) years. Mr. Halley was 27 when the comet flew by, its solo appearance in his lifetime.
Rhinos are not gifted at counting. Our system is to keep looking up, in case it is 75 (or maybe 76) years now. Time is tricky stuff, and you never know. Well, We Rhinos certainly don’t.
He wore a wig. Very chic.
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