Upwarding by Chris Kawaja #86: Cuddly dinosaurs, Spine stretches, Winners vs. Losers.

Picture

There’s a good chance we are picturing dinosaurs incorrectly.  Here’s how you would design a dinosaur from this skeleton.  At the bottom is the real animal.  Were dinosaurs cuddly?

For a deep dive into why humans made this cognitive error, see this video.

Health/Wellness

This is the best upper spine stretch I’ve found.

Money

DOGE Example?  The UK government has cut its spending in every category (except healthcare) over the last 15 years, ending up at the bottom of the G7.  It seems that satisfaction with public services has declined, but it is still at 68%.

Random

I’ve talked to several couples in arranged marriages.  They tend to be happy.

Some quotes:
“Simmer first – then boil.  Not the other way around”

“Better to fall into like and walk into love”

“You don’t choose love over family”

Reflection/Quote

“A winner is a loser who tried one more time” – George Moore

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