For fans of Jurassic Park and its sequels, there’s an interesting offer. Ever thought about owning a life-sized dinosaur? You can snag a 39-foot tall animatronic T-Rex or even a velociraptor through Facebook Marketplace. They’re for sale, but it’s worth noting that the price tags are in the thousands—shipping and removal not included.
These dinosaurs are part of the Field Station: Dinosaurs in Leonia, New Jersey, which has closed after the fall season. The founder of the park has expressed hope that as the park shuts down, these massive creatures will find new homes: “When the park closes, where will dinosaurs over 30 go? Hopefully, they’ll go to a good house or some unexpected place.” And don’t forget to check if you have enough backyard space!
Switching gears a bit, the Bureau of Labor Statistics recently announced a significant revision regarding job numbers at the end of President Biden’s term. According to the Washington Post headlines, “US employers added 911,000 fewer jobs than initially reported,” marking what some are calling a major change in employment data. It’s kind of astounding, really, and frankly, it raises eyebrows about the reliability of these numbers, especially as we approach a big election.
On a lighter note, let’s talk skateboarding. What a legacy Tony Hawk has created! For those who might not know, he’s essentially a skateboarding icon, famed for pulling off a “900” back in 1999. He repeated that impressive trick 17 years later, and now, the board he rode during that record-setting moment has sold for a stunning $1.15 million. So, if you’ve got a spare million lying around, you can own a piece of skating history.
In somewhat bizarre news, a unique tour is being offered in New York City—essentially a “Marxist food and history tour.” For $250, participants get a taste of irony, exploring the lower East Side while learning about a philosophy that, historically, has brought much suffering to many. It’s a strange mix of the past and present, and I can only wonder how people will react when faced with these contrasts.
Then there’s the infamous “Dewey defeats Truman” headline—a notable blunder in journalism history. Fast forward to the present, and it looks like we might see a similar headline soon about Trump. The Times published that they were “not guilty” of an assassination attempt in Florida, just as one Ryan Rouse was convicted for actually attempting to do so. It raises questions about how media outlets prepare their stories, especially in the fast-paced news cycle we live in today.
Lastly, in an unusual twist, there’s a mix of comedy and heartfelt storytelling around marriage—with a focus on one attendee claiming to be married to Luigi’s AI. It’s a strange world we’re living in, where such sentiments hold validity for some, and you can’t help but think about past stories like Erica Eiffel’s commitment to the Eiffel Tower. It certainly puts a new spin on what love looks like in the digital age.
In other realms, there’s a bit of a critique going around about architectural tastes, especially regarding Trump’s preferences. One outlet has accused him of having a “neoclassical fetish,” linking traditional designs to historical themes of social control and racism. It’s a commentary that, while grounded in some truths, feels a touch excessive in its attempt to connect various threads—from Gaza to AI—ultimately hinting at a “real agenda” involving power dynamics in art and architecture.
