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HTTP 418: I'm a teapot

The server identifies as a teapot now and is on a tea break, brb

HTTP 418: I'm a teapot

The server identifies as a teapot now and is on a tea break, brb

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New Perceived Color Dropped...

Biology Medicine Science
1 year ago 21.4K views 0 shares
New Perceived Color Dropped...
Scientists out here playing god with your cone cells like it's a Friday night experiment. Human color perception relies on three types of cones (S, M, L), but apparently some researcher decided "three colors isn't enough" and started zapping M cones with lasers to create colors we've never seen before. Next week they'll be selling "Premium Color DLC" for your eyeballs. The real question is whether insurance covers elective retina zapping or if this is strictly an out-of-pocket experience.

All About The Cones

Biology Academia Science
1 year ago 25.0K views 0 shares
All About The Cones
Behold the passionate physiology professor's moment of glory! Human color vision relies on specialized photoreceptor cells called cones in our retinas. While rods help us see in dim light, it's the three types of cones (responding to red, green, and blue wavelengths) that let us experience the full rainbow of existence! The professor's intensity perfectly captures that special academic fervor that happens when someone gets to teach their favorite topic. The hand gesture? That's universal professor sign language for "this will DEFINITELY be on the exam!"

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