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Image of the Day: Ka-Pow! Mantis shrimp pack a mean punch

Mantis shrimp, which are also called stomatopods, are aggressive crustaceans known for killing their prey using a predatory strike that is among the fastest known animal movements. Stomatopods are divided into two groups: “spearers,” which attack soft-bodied prey using a harpoon-like structure, and the more recently evolved “smashers,” which crush hard-shelled prey using a hammer-like appendage called a dactyl club. Now, UC Riverside-led research has identified a unique structure that wraps around the mantis shrimp’s club to protect it from self-inflicted damage as it crushes hard-shelled prey. The finding will help the NSF-funded team develop ultra-strong materials for the aerospace and sports industries. Here’s more: http://bit.ly/2BcMM9J

Image credit: Silke Baron (CC BY 2.0)

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Human Takes His Dog On Epic Adventures, Proves That Dogs Are The Best Travel Buddies

gillianstevens

“I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you’re wonderful, and don’t forget to make some art - write or draw or build or sing or live as only you can.”

Neil Gaman (at Home)

purplebuddhaproject

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size But when I start to tell them, They think I’m telling lies. I say, It’s in the reach of my arms The span of my hips, The stride of my step, The curl of my lips. I’m a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That’s me.

Maya Angelou (via h-o-r-n-g-r-y)

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darthmolz

Date night idea

Cuddling under a million blankets while drinking wine and binge watching Bob’s Burgers and kissing a lot

fateinmycoffee

This is legit.

think4yaself

emorenita-deactivated20150420

why aren’t these being reblogged more often? i rather see these than “keys in hand”

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Fatality

gainingconfidencexo-deactivated

Umm so since I’m stupid could someone kindly explain each step for me like step 3 am i head butting him in the face or the chest?

musicalpandas

I think it depends on the height of the person, but I suppose the head is a more effective target. I hope this helps :)

mr-spiritual

Step 1: Step back the moment he reaches for you.

Step 2: Duck!

Step 3: Head butt him in the chin. It’s very important that it is the chin and not the chest because it is much more uncomfortable and disorienting to have your teeth bang together especially if it cuts his tongue (which it will if it is in the way). More than likely height won’t matter. He will be leaning forward from the missed attempt at grabbing you.

Step 4: Knee him in the balls.

Step 5: When he doubles over, jab him on his back. I believe at the base of the neck just above the shoulder blades would be best. I’m not an expert, but this seems like the best place, imo.

Step 6: Don’t lose contact. Bring your other hand over and slam your hands against the sides of his heads as hard as possible. Right on the ears is the best place; it is extremely disorienting if done correctly. Then take his head and bring it down on your knee as you bring your knee up. It’s very important that you avoid the nose because if you knee his nose it will definitely break and more than likely the bones will stab his brain killing him, so aim for his mouth instead.

Step 7: Keep your knee up and bring your foot out to kick him over. Personally, I don’t like the image because it looks like she kicked him with her toes. You do not want to do that. Instead kick him with the ball or heel of your foot and put power behind it with a push.

Step 8: He is on the ground. You could probably stop here and he would get the picture, but if you really want to…Your leg is still in the air from the kick. With all your force slam the edge of your your heel on his side. It will be more effective if you lower your body first by bending at the knee of the leg your weight is on. Done right, you can break a rib or two.

trustisforfools-blog

reblogging again for that^

mayra-quijotesca-deactivated201

Reblogging for the steps in the image and the explanation in the comments. I don’t so much like the explanation on the image proper, but I appreciate the thought behind it (here, have a self-defense thing, it could save you) and so I’m passing it on.