TIL that the “I Have a Dream” speech was a last-minute decision. Dr. King planned to give an entirely different speech, until a legendary gospel singer behind the podium yelled, “Tell them about the dream, Martin!” [source, comments]

The tricky balance in capitalism...

TIL going to the beach and swimming in the ocean for leisure is a relatively modern practice in the western world. Prior to the 17th century, Europeans historically viewed beaches as frightening places, and "only peasants sought refuge from the heat in the cool seawater". [source, comments]

Song of the Day 🏡😍: https://song.link/d/1348199612

Antifa wholetrain in Rome, Italy for the 18 March 2024 day of action for imprisoned antifascists who are accused of attacking fash in Budapest in February 2023.

No extradition to Hungary!
Immediate return of the detainees to their home countries!
Freedom for Ilaria, Maja, Tobi and Gabriele!

For more info:
budapest-solidarity.net
basc.news

#noextradition #freeallantifas #freethebudapesttwo

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Apparently there is an old Indonesian myth that says that Orangutans have the ability to speak human languages, but choose not to, because they know if we caught them speaking we would force them to get jobs.

Song of the Day ❤🌞💚🇨🇭: https://song.link/d/828537602