BALLER | 01.02.25

Fascinating Auctions of Dinosaurs, Coins & Einstein's Love Letters

2024's Top Auctions: Dinosaurs, Coins & Einstein's Letters 👨‍⚖

Who knew Einstein had a way with words? His love letters went under the hammer this year, giving bidders a glimpse into the softer side of the scientific icon. Forget E=mc²; this was all about L=O+V+E. These notes showed the world that even geniuses need to woo.

Oris Aquis Luxury Watch: $200 Off on Amazon ⌚

[Partner] You’ve still got some time to browse for watch deals that you can give as a gift to yourself or a loved one for the holiday season, and Amazon has an offer that’s getting a lot of attention. The Oris Aquis, which is originally sold for $2,200, is available with a $200 discount that lowers its price to $2,000. It’s still pretty expensive, but as luxury watches go, this one provides amazing value for your money with its style and durability.

Rediscover Childhood on Google Street View

There’s nothing like spotting your old backyard swing set or that car your dad loved more than family vacations. Google has quietly turned into the keeper of memories, capturing the good, the bad, and the absolutely embarrassing—like that time your neighbor’s Halloween decorations stayed up until February.

Why Military Chocolate Was Deliberately Made To Taste Bad 🍫

Good chocolate might have distracted soldiers from the mission. Imagine troops sneaking bites of candy instead of securing a perimeter. By making it unappealing, the military ensured chocolate was used as a last-ditch energy source. It wasn’t a flaw; it was the plan. The bitter truth? This chocolate wasn’t meant to win hearts, just wars.

Prehistoric Crocs That Ran on Two Legs and Hunted Dinosaurs 🦖

Unlike your average crocodile dragging its tail through the mud, these ancient runners skipped the whole tail-dragging trend. Their narrow tracks left researchers baffled at first, looking like a reptilian tightrope act. Forget alligator shoes—imagine how terrifying it would be if one of these bad boys sprinted at you, teeth glinting in the sun. Turns out, crocs were doing cardio millions of years before us.

The Roundup

History’s dumbest mistakes laid bare. 101 lessons from 2024 to carry forward. A handheld vacuum that actually sucks (in a good way). The real Disneyland hack for 2025. Get active with NEAT hacks that fit your daily life. Squid Game Season 2: What's missing this time?

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@norrisniman | Greenland

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