There’s a thought that’s haunted me for years, and every time I’m elbows-deep in a mindless task like dishes or laundry, my mind inevitably jumps to it. It’s breaking things down to their most basic in order to get a better understanding of their nature. With most things, it doesn’t mean much….
The plot to the Metal Gear Solid series as described by someone who has never played it.
This is Venus, a 3 year old chimera cat.
Chimera cat is one individual organism, but genetically its own fraternal twin. A chimera is typically formed from four parent cells (either two fertilized eggs, or two early embryos that have fused together). When the organism forms, the cells that had already begun to develop in the separate embryos keep their original phenotypes and appearances. This means that the resulting animal is a mixture of tissues and can look like this gorgeous (but bizarre) kitty.
This can and does occur in humans as well! Chimerism is fascinating.
what a cutie ;;
holy crap!
…and that’s why you always leave a note.
submission from Kathryn Eubank & Stacy Piggott and Ollie Judd.
Japanese-style woodblock prints, inspired by video game culture. Best project ever.
Backed.
