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On this day in 1991, the Divinyls single “I Touch Myself” went to #1 on the Australian Singles Chart (February 4)
It was also a Top 5 hit on the other side of the Pacific…
When released in the United States, the song caused a minor controversy, but performed brilliantly, peaking at #4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 after receiving extensive play on modern rock radio, which was more accepting of the song's subject matter.
Despite having a catalogue of hits in Australia, Divinyls are considered a bit of a “one-hit wonder” in the US, as "I Touch Myself" was their only US Top 40 hit.
It also went to #10 in the UK and #13 in Canada.
The I Touch Myself Project was launched in 2014, twelve months after the passing of Chrissy Amphlett to breast cancer.
Amphlett was passionate about spreading awareness of the importance of early detection and wanted the song to be adapted as an anthem for breast health around the world.
The Project was created in Chrissy’s honour with a mission to create educational forums to remind women to check their breasts regularly and to take action if there are any changes.
In 2018, Serena Williams recorded the song and posted her version on instagram. It became the most retweeted post, the most talked about campaign on Instagram and the most watched video during International Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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On this day in 1991, the Divinyls single “I Touch Myself” went to #1 on the Australian Singles Chart (February 4)
It was also a Top 5 hit on the other side of the Pacific…
When released in the United States, the song caused a minor controversy, but performed brilliantly, peaking at #4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 after receiving extensive play on modern rock radio, which was more accepting of the song's subject matter.
Despite having a catalogue of hits in Australia, Divinyls are considered a bit of a “one-hit wonder” in the US, as "I Touch Myself" was their only US Top 40 hit.
It also went to #10 in the UK and #13 in Canada.
The I Touch Myself Project was launched in 2014, twelve months after the passing of Chrissy Amphlett to breast cancer.
Amphlett was passionate about spreading awareness of the importance of early detection and wanted the song to be adapted as an anthem for breast health around the world.
The Project was created in Chrissy’s honour with a mission to create educational forums to remind women to check their breasts regularly and to take action if there are any changes.
In 2018, Serena Williams recorded the song and posted her version on instagram. It became the most retweeted post, the most talked about campaign on Instagram and the most watched video during International Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
#chrissyamphlett, #divinyls, #itouchmyself, #australianmusic, #ozrock, #aussierock, #90smusic, #90srock, #dailyrockhistory, #markmcentee, #thisdayinrock, #rockhistory, #breastcancerawareness, #womeninrock, #thisdayinmusic, #onthisday, #australianrock
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Winter unfolds slowly in the reduction woodcuts of Gordon Mortensen — snowdrifts shaped by wind, fields resting under pale light, and trees standing in quiet rhythm.
One of the best-known reduction woodcut print artists in the United States, Mortensen begins with watercolor studies to understand the subtle color relationships that will later be carved away. A single image can involve up to sixty-four colors and take as long as three months to complete, each layer permanently removed as the block evolves.
Though the results feel painterly, the works remain unmistakably woodcuts — rich with layered color, texture, and the visible grain of the block itself.
Born near Arnegard, North Dakota in 1938, Mortensen trained at the Minneapolis School of Art (now MCAD) and the University of Minnesota. Originally a portrait painter, he ultimately found greater freedom in reduction woodcutting, a medium perfectly suited to his patient, contemplative vision.
Octopuses have a highly unusual circulatory system compared to other animals.
Two of their hearts pump blood to the gills, where oxygen is absorbed from the water. The third heart then circulates oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body.
Their blood appears blue because it contains hemocyanin, a copper-based molecule that transports oxygen.
This substance works more efficiently than iron-based hemoglobin in cold, low-oxygen environments.
This adaptation helps octopuses survive in deep and chilly ocean waters, where oxygen levels are often lower than at the surface.
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History made for elephants.
Indonesia has officially ended elephant rides nationwide and it’s a huge win for animal welfare and ethical tourism.
In a binding move, the Indonesian government ordered all conservation centers and tourist facilities to stop elephant riding and shift to observation-only, cruelty-free experiences. Any place that ignores the order risks losing its operating license.
The directive, issued in late 2025, came after years of pressure from animal welfare groups exposing the suffering behind elephant rides. Painful training, restricted movement, and long-term physical and mental harm are all part of the industry experts have condemned for decades.
By January 25, 2026, even Mason Elephant Park in Bali one of the last to offer rides shut the practice down and began transitioning to ethical tourism.
What this really means:
No chains.
No forced training.
No carrying tourists for entertainment.
Just elephants being elephants - grazing, bathing, socializing, and living with dignity.
Indonesia didn’t just change a rule.
It changed the future for captive elephants.
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Here are some more pictures of Guggenheim museum,
One of the most breakthrough modern architectural symbols in the world.
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While it looks like a steam engine, it’s a famous mutant vehicle (art car) that roams the desert at the Burning Man festival in Nevada. Here is the corrected and more detailed breakdown:
Vehicle Stats
• Name: The Pariah Express.
• Artist: It was built by Emmett Moffett and his crew.
• Purpose: It’s used as a "public transit" vehicle on the Playa (the desert floor). It's one of the few big cars that lets anyone hop on for a ride to get across the dusty five-mile city.
• The Look: It’s a "steampunk" design.
They used a large truck frame and covered it with recycled metal and wood to make it look like an 1800s locomotive.
• The Photographer: As the watermark says, this famous shot was taken by Scott London, who is basically the go-to guy for high-quality photos of Burning Man art.
Fun Facts
• It’s not just a prop: It actually moves! It has a real engine hidden inside and can carry dozens of people at a time.
• The "Cowcatcher": That red metal grate on the front is a classic train feature.
In the old days, it pushed cows off the tracks, but here it's mostly just for style (and to keep people from accidentally getting under the wheels).
• Day vs. Night: In the daytime, it looks like a dusty antique, but at night, it’s usually covered in glowing lights so people can find it in the dark.
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TasteAtlas: Eat Local, Eat Seasonal.
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Robert Heinlein
"Never attempt to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and annoys the pig."
"Robert Anson Heinlein was an American science fiction author, aeronautical engineer, and naval officer.
Sometimes called the "dean of science fiction writers", he was among the first to emphasize scientific accuracy in his fiction, and was thus a pioneer of the subgenre of hard science fiction.
His published works, both fiction and non-fiction, express admiration for competence and emphasize the value of critical thinking.
His plots often posed provocative situations which challenged conventional social mores. His work continues to have an influence on the science-fiction genre, and on modern culture more generally.
Heinlein became one of the first American science-fiction writers to break into mainstream magazines such as The Saturday Evening Post in the late 1940s.
He was one of the best-selling science-fiction novelists for many decades, and he, Isaac Asimov, and Arthur C. Clarke are often considered the "Big Three" of English-language science fiction authors."
Born: Robert Anson Heinlein, July 7, 1907, Butler, Missouri, U.S.
Died: May 8, 1988, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, U.S.
Pen name: Anson MacDonald, Lyle Monroe, John Riverside, Caleb Saunders, Simon York
Occupation: Novelist, short story author, essayist, screenwriter, aeronautical engineer, lieutenant USN
Alma mater: United States Naval Academy, University of California, Los Angeles (incomplete)
Period: 1939–1988
Genre: Science fiction, fantasy
Notable works: Stranger in a Strange Land, The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, Starship Troopers, Time Enough for Love
Time Enough for Love "Prelude II" (1973)
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🛕Sarzanello Fortress.
(Fortezza di Sarzanello) in Sarzana, Italy.
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The original manuscript of Jack Kerouac's classic 1957 novel "On the Road" is about to be sold at auction — where it's expected to fetch as much as $4 million.
Typed out over a feverish three-week period in April 1951, this draft was created on one continuous scroll measuring 121 feet long.
Because he could type extremely quickly and hated having to pause to load new pages into his typewriter, Kerouac always liked to use long scrolls that wouldn't slow him down.
Likewise, this manuscript pauses for neither paragraph breaks nor chapter titles, instead presenting its epic tale of Beat Generation misadventures in one unbroken stream.
This draft even uses the characters' original names — taken straight from the real-life writers and artists that inspired the novel's legendary exploits — before the publisher insisted on changing them.
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