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Somewhere far up in the mountains, a reclusive man takes it upon himself to eat all of the spiders which you won't eat. Singlehandedly, this courageous outlier gobbles spiders just to make sure that one of the internet's favorite statistics -- that the average person swallows eight spiders a year -- remains true. He is Spiders Georg. Where Did Spiders Georg Come From? Spiders Georg derives from a statistic published way back in 1954 which alleged that the average person swallows eight spiders per year in their sleep. This statistic, which is false, became an early internet meme as it circulated in e-mail chains and on chatrooms through the 1990s and into the early 2000s. In 2013, Tumblr user Max Lavergne set out to correct the false information which this factoid had spread, writing: average person eats 3 spiders a year" factoid actualy (sic) just statistical error. average person eats 0 spiders per year. Spiders Georg, who lives in cave & eats over 10,000 each day, is an outlier adn should not have been counted” From there, Tumblr picked up the idea of Spiders Georg, the cave-dwelling eater of spiders, and ran with it. Who Is Spiders Georg? Spiders Georg

Neil Gaiman addresses the significant leaks of Good Omens Season 2, urging fans to steer clear of spoilers. Prime Video As the second season of Good Omens approaches, the creator of the TV series, Neil Gaiman, finds himself deeply saddened by a significant leak of a major plot point. Good Omens centers around the unlikely friendship between Aziraphale, an angel, and Crowley, a demon, who have developed a deep bond despite their opposing roles in the eternal battle between Heaven and Hell. Settled on Earth as representatives of their respective realms, the duo faces the daunting task of averting the arrival of the Antichrist, an event that would trigger the ultimate conflict known as Armageddon. Neil Gaiman took to Tumblr (via Screen Rant) to address the leak and implore fans to refrain from spoiling the surprises that await in the upcoming season. He made it clear that he held no anger towards the fans who may have inadvertently shared the leaked information. However, Gaiman requested the removal of the leaked content, emphasizing the importance of experiencing the story as intended. He also mentioned his absence from the decision-making process regarding promotional materials due to his current strike as a member

International Data Corporation (IDC) has lowered its forecast for global PC and Tablet shipments with volumes expected to drop 15.2 percent to 384.8 million in 2023. Demand has continued to cool as many macroeconomic indicators have worsened or remain unchanged in the past few months, contributing to the lowered outlook. PC market will drop 14.1 percent to 250.8 million in 2023. Tablet market will dip 17.1 percent to 134 million in 2023. IDC expects the PC and Tablet market to rebound in 2024 with global volumes reaching 403.1 million during the year and growing to 425 million by the end of 2027. “In the last two years, average selling prices (ASPs) have risen as a result of component shortages, inflation, logistics disruptions, and rapid product mix shifts,” Linn Huang, IDC research vice president of devices and displays, said. “With the shortage abruptly turning into surplus, we’ve seen prices come down due to liquidation and mix regression. We expect this to continue throughout the year with ASPs projected to decline 2.8 percent to $700. This would mark the first ASP decline for a full year since 2015,”

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David Katz, the executive editor at The Hollywood Reporter who has shepherded some of its key longform narratives, investigative work and cover stories, has been named the outlet’s chief content officer. In his new role, Katz, who reports to editorial director Nekesa Mumbi Moody, will work with THR’s top editors to elevate its storytelling across platforms, marshall resources towards key stories and, with Moody and deputy editorial director Jeanie Pyun, help develop new initiatives that further the brand. “Dave has been an integral part of helping to shape some of THR’s most compelling stories over these past few years,” said Moody. “He has a deep knowledge of the industry and knows the keys to creating must-read features. I look forward to working more closely with him as we continue to build on our already excellent journalism.” “At this crucial moment for Hollywood and the media that covers it, I’m excited to build on what we’ve already accomplished at THR and work with our incredible team to push, explore and grow,” said Katz. Katz joined THR in 2017. Previously, he served as articles editor for Esquire magazine in New York and has worked at Vanity Fair and Time Out. He has

Logo text The creator of Arthur is creating another world of anthropomorphic animals for TV. Max has greenlit a preschool series called Hop from Marc Brown — whose many Arthur books were the source material for the beloved and long-running PBS series — and Arthur series veterans Peter K. Hirsch and Tolon Brown. The series order comes a year after Arthur concluded a 25-year run on PBS. Hop, targeted at preschoolers, will center characters with disabilities, including its title character, a 6-year-old frog with one leg shorter than the other. “Even before Arthur ended, I was nurturing a new project about a little frog named Hop, for a younger audience,” Brown said in a statement. “As Hop’s world grew in my imagination, I drew inspiration from the great work my friend Fred Rogers had done. With Arthur, we occasionally introduced characters with disabilities, but they never became part of the ensemble cast in any meaningful way. But the characters in Hop reflect many kids who are underrepresented in the media. Some of our characters have disabilities but they never define who they are or what they can achieve. Kids are kids and each one is unique and filled with potential. And

A warm couple of days are ahead before a bit more rain later in the week Published Jun 11, 2023  •  1 minute read Temperatures return to the 20s on Sunday with a bit of wind and clearing skies. Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG VANCOUVER, B.C.: JUNE 11, 2023 – Sunday sees a return to warmer and sunnier conditions, with a high around 21ºC by the water and 24 inland, and even warmer on Monday. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Vancouver Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Vancouver Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that

Nightingale was head of Vancouver's aquarium from 1993 to 2018, expanding its science, research and conservation programs. Published Jun 10, 2023  •  Last updated 20 hours ago  •  2 minute read John Nightingale The 75-year-old passed away in Vernon after a short battle with cancer. Photo by Jason Payne /PNG John Nightingale, a global leader in ocean conservation and of Vancouver’s Aquarium for a quarter-century, died Monday. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Vancouver Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Vancouver Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights

As claims about the flag began to pick up steam again in 2023, we decided to revisit the topic we first addressed in 2018. Published Jun 10, 2023 For years, claims have spread online about a flag alleged to show pride for minor-attracted persons, often referred to as "MAPs" for short. In May 2023, we found claims surrounding the term on various social media platforms. Many of the claims related to perceived connections between the LGBTQ+ community and MAPs. We found claims that included: Democrats and/or LGBTQ+ people supposedly created a flag that represents MAPs (found on Twitter). The colors blue, pink, and white on typical pride flags supposedly represent MAPs (found on Twitter). The colors of a MAPs flag supposedly stand for attraction to young boys, young girls, transgender children, and virginity overall (found on Facebook). We previously wrote about the flag in July 2018. As claims about the so-called "MAPs pride flag" began to pick up steam again, we decided to revisit the topic. What Does the Term 'Minor-Attracted Persons' (MAPs) Mean in the First Place? A January 2022 research article published in the academic journal Archives of Sexual Behavior used the term "minor-attracted persons'' to mean "individuals

In episode one, Morticia Addams tells Principal Weems that Wednesday is allergic to color. With this as a guide, Ortega wore a black-and-gray striped school uniform, allowing her to stand out from the other students. Her petite striped jacket was silk-screened, the gray stripes painted on a black background. “The hard kind of stripes that were woven didn’t feel as good as kind of having gradations and shading,” explains costume designer Colleen Atwood of the bespoke jacket. This was paired with a longer skirt and big shoes. “It was sort of an homage to a schoolboy kind of look as opposed to having it be kind of a girlie sort of uniform. So it’s very tailored.” Variations were given to the rest of the uniforms, to speak to each individual character. “ can wear the same thing, but look totally different the way they style it themselves,” Atwood says. “So we were really into doing that with the people around her and with the background kids in the school.” Costume sketch for Wednesday. Designs by Colleen Atwood/Illustrations by Benjamin Ip/Courtesy of netflix (4). Costume sketch for Pugsley. Designs by Colleen Atwood/Illustrations by Benjamin Ip/Courtesy of netflix (4). Costume sketch for