[glumshoe]

For everyone planning to kill themselves in the event of a Trump victory:

Don’t.

We need you. The world needs you. We’ve been through this before, in one way or another, and we have prevailed. Who benefits from your death? Only those who want you silenced.

There will be blue skies ahead. There will be triumphs. This is not the end of the world.

Do not go gentle - we are here today because of the stubborn refusal of our predecessors to go away. There are oases even in the darkest of times. You are not alone, and you have not been abandoned. There *will* be blue skies ahead, and you will live to see them.

[micahbhunter]

Stay strong, loves. Even if it happens, we can recover. Don’t give up! It’s not over yet~

[yoottoboot]

this is actually really strange

because i just posted that i might kill myself if he wins

thank you.

[glumshoe]

The world is larger and stranger than you or I can possibly imagine. There are always going to be surprises waiting for us, and countless numbers of them will be beautiful and inspiring beyond words. Stick around for them.

This is not the end of the world. So much of it is ugly and painful and cruel, but don’t forget let the shadows cloud your vision. There will be brilliance yet, and I want all of you to be part of it.

Stay with us. Stay for ice cream, for sunrises, for kisses or Star Trek or spite or art or video games or cats or gentle mornings or campfires or more episodes of your favorite TV show. Stay for poetry, or for sunflowers, or random hookups at the club. Stay for yourself. Stay for your friends. Stay for love. Stay for a chance to say “I told you so”.

I can’t promise you anything, except this: you won’t regret it.

[fattynoodles]

1-800-273-8255 is the USA National Suicide Prevention Hotline so like, if you need tonight, do that 

[intergalactic-ashkenazi-deactiv]

You can also text the Crisis Text Line at 741-741

[butterflyinthewell]

To any suicidal followers I may have: This is a sign to not kill yourself. You are loved and the world is special because you are in it. Keep holding on.

Reblog this when it’s on your dash. You will save someone’s life.

[queeroldweapon]

ATTENTION

This is not the election for a sit-out statement or a third-party protest vote. The way our electoral system is set up, voting for a third party INCREASES Trump’s chances of winning. Get out there today and vote for Clinton. If not for yourself, do it for the millions of POC, women, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ folks who live in this country and today are terrified that their rights will be stripped away by a Republican political majority. Hand Trump’s ass to him on a platter today. Get out and vote, and make this the greatest voter turnout of young people in history.

[capes]

[sorion]

Meretricious, everyone! :D

[the-brain-attic]

I was wondering if you do submissions anymore - photos to deduce? :)

I’m sorry, I don’t! I work two jobs and just have so much on my plate that I had to stop taking submissions.

[ultrafacts]

Due to its unique characteristics, glitter has also proven to be useful forensic evidence. Because of the tens of thousands of different commercial glitters, identical glitter particles can be compelling evidence that a suspect has been at a crime scene. Glitter particles are easily transferred through the air or by touch, yet cling to bodies and clothing, often unnoticed by suspects.

Case examples include 3 different glitter types: glitter in cosmetic products, glitter used in arts and crafts, and glitter used in decorations on clothing. 

In one case: Illinois kidnapping and sexual assault [x]

A man grabbed a young girl walking in the woods near her home. With a knife he slashed her and her clothing, but she escaped and ran home. Her mother rushed her to a hospital and the young girl survived. She had been wearing a shirt that had a design in silver-appearing glitter. A knife slash had gone right through this area. A suspect was found and the same glitter particles were found on several items of his clothing.

Left, cut through glitter design area of T-shirt. Right (top) glitter particle from victim’s shirt and glitter particle recovered from clothing of suspect viewed as tape lifts and on separate stages of a comparison microscope. Right (bottom) same two particles after they have been picked off the tape and cleaned up. 

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[and-it-is-always-1895]

"My line of thoughts about dogs is analogous. A dog reflects the family life. Whoever saw a frisky dog in a gloomy family, or a sad dog in a happy one? Snarling people have snarling dogs, dangerous people have dangerous ones. And their passing moods may reflect the passing moods of others."

- Sherlock Holmes, The Adventure of the Creeping Man (via scientistofdeduction)

[baggnshield]

Watson had been watching his companion intently ever since he had sat down to the breakfast table. Holmes happened to look up and catch his eye. “Well, Watson, what are you thinking about?” he asked. “About you.” “Me?” “Yes, Holmes. I was thinking how superficial are these tricks of yours, and how wonderful it is that the public should continue to show interest in them.” “I quite agree,” said Holmes. “In fact, I have a recollection that I have myself made a similar remark.” “Your methods,” said Watson severely, “are really easily acquired.” “No doubt,” Holmes answered with a smile. “Perhaps you will yourself give an example of this method of reasoning.” “With pleasure,” said Watson. “I am able to say that you were greatly preoccupied when you got up this morning.” “Excellent!” said Holmes. “How could you possibly know that?” “Because you are usually a very tidy man and yet you have forgotten to shave.” “Dear me! How very clever!” said Holmes. “I had no idea, Watson, that you were so apt a pupil. Has your eagle eye detected anything more?” “Yes, Holmes. You have a client named Barlow, and you have not been successful with his case.” “Dear me, how could you know that?” “I saw the name outside his envelope. When you opened it you gave a groan and thrust it into your pocket with a frown on your face.” “Admirable! You are indeed observant. Any other points?” “I fear, Holmes, that you have taken to financial speculation.” “How could you tell that, Watson?” “You opened the paper, turned to the financial page, and gave a loud exclamation of interest.” “Well, that is very clever of you, Watson. Any more?” “Yes, Holmes, you have put on your black coat, instead of your dressing gown, which proves that your are expecting some important visitor at once.” “Anything more?” “I have no doubt that I could find other points, Holmes, but I only give you these few, in order to show you that there are other people in the world who can be as clever as you.” “And some not so clever,” said Holmes. “I admit that they are few, but I am afraid, my dear Watson, that I must count you among them.” “What do you mean, Holmes?” “Well, my dear fellow, I fear your deductions have not been so happy as I should have wished.” “You mean that I was mistaken.” “Just a little that way, I fear. Let us take the points in their order: I did not shave because I have sent my razor to be sharpened. I put on my coat because I have, worse luck, an early meeting with my dentist. His name is Barlow, and the letter was to confirm the appointment. The cricket page is beside the financial one, and I turned to it to find if Surrey was holding its own against Kent. But go on, Watson, go on! It ‘s a very superficial trick, and no doubt you will soon acquire it.”

How Watson Learned the Trick (short story) 1924, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (via imjohnlocked)

[aguidetodistraction-blog]

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Fingerprints left on porous surfaces (unfinished wood, paper, cardboard) can last for up to forty years unless disturbed by water. Even then, however, some contaminate transfer prints may remain. 

[queeroldweapon]

"The Deduction Guide" by Louise Blackwood

Want to be a little bit more like Sherlock Holmes? The Deduction Guide will provide you with an alternate way of perceiving your surroundings, and allow you begin to make deductions about people and objects. The majority of the book is devoted to ways to read the world, including examples in a wide variety of topics, such as body language, clothing and other belongings, in the spirit of Sherlock Holmes. Upon reading this book, you will be able to identify if someone is liberal or conservative based on their eyes, a person’s values from their bedroom or living room, and what a person is feeling based on the position of their legs, among many other things.

I AM FEATURED IN A PUBLISHED BOOK OMG >w<

[the-brain-attic]

The Ten-Question System of Resurrecting Thought

Every one of us has a vast storehouse of general information in their mind. We know things about every subject that has ever held our attention to any degree. And even the person of the most careless observation has mechanically stored away potentially valuable information whose existence they may be completely oblivious to.

The bringing forth of such hidden memories compels us to organize them, compare them to other memories, draw conclusions from them, and make better use of our mental abilities.

How does one recall such information without knowing what it is? The ten-question system is the best way to drag the depths of your mind to find memories you forgot you even had.

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[dramatisecho]

consulting detective

[the-brain-attic]

Female, right handed, in high school. Money does not seem to be an issue in your immediate family. You take guitar for school and also do some painting and/or drawing; I'll bet you bring your DS with you to school too. Your desk is haphazard in contrast to carefully displayed books, games, and fandom merch; clearly you prefer to immerse yourself in fantasy worlds during free time, and are also good with dusting! I see a heavy emphasis on Japanese games and anime. You are fond of variety, challenge-driven, a completist and collector. Warm hats and scarves, as well as brick walls, imply a home in a cooler climate.

[thedeductionguide]

So here's a thought: what if, when this blog reaches 1,000 followers, I release a sneak preview of my book, The Deduction Guide?

Want to be a little bit more like Sherlock Holmes?

The Deduction Guide (the book) will provide people with an alternate way of thinking and going about life, and help them start making deductions on their own. The majority of the book will be devoted to ways to read the world, including examples in a wide variety of topics, such as body language, clothing and other belongings, and speech patterns. More news about the book here!

Reblog this, or promote The Deduction Guide (the blog) and help this happen!

[themindpalaces]

It’s all well and clever having a Mind Palace but you’ve only three seconds of consciousness left to use it.