The 2012 Maya calendar end-date phenomenon is a perfect example of how ancient knowledge gets distorted when filtered through popular culture rather than scholarship. Nothing in Maya cosmology or epigraphy supported the apocalyptic interpretation.
Mozi and the Mohist school are the most underappreciated thinkers in ancient Chinese philosophy. Their arguments for universal love, consequentialist ethics, and the critique of Confucian ritual were sophisticated.
The serratus anterior is the muscle that made planche possible for me. Specific serratus work — scapular push-ups, ring support — was the missing link.
This is the most underrated post on this forum
The Council of Nicaea is as interesting for what it reveals about the organizational structure of the early church as for its theological outcomes.
Training is the most important habit in my life because it connects to so many other habits — sleep, nutrition, schedule discipline.
Agree with everything except the part about Rome
Wingspan has genuinely changed how I experience birds in real life. I now know what a dunlin is and I am pleased about this.
The 2012 Maya calendar end-date phenomenon is a perfect example of how ancient knowledge gets distorted when filtered through popular culture rather than scholarship. Nothing in Maya cosmology or epigraphy supported the apocalyptic interpretation.
I had the opposite experience — Terraforming Mars worked great for me
Respectfully disagree. Here's my experience: I was skeptical at first but now I'm a convert
The no-verbal-communication rule in Magic Maze is either hilarious or maddening depending on your group. Usually both.
Root's physical board is one of the most beautiful in modern gaming. The illustrated faction territories are stunning.
Clank! made deck building physical in a way that Dominion can't. Moving through the dungeon while managing your noise level is clever.
Mozi and the Mohist school are the most underappreciated thinkers in ancient Chinese philosophy. Their arguments for universal love, consequentialist ethics, and the critique of Confucian ritual were sophisticated.
The real tip is always in the comments
My FLGS running a demo night for Ark Nova is how I discovered it. The game would have sat on my wish list for another year otherwise.
Ark Nova's real-time zoo building aspect — watching your layout evolve — is the most visually dynamic in any euro I own.
This changed my whole approach. Thank you!
The serratus anterior is the muscle that made planche possible for me. Specific serratus work — scapular push-ups, ring support — was the missing link.