Good Afternoon fellow Hivers,
I am going to start a new weekly interest Tweets/Xs I found during the week. Let me know in the comment which is the most interesting in your opinion. You can also follow me on X (@ourfaded).

We couldn't start the list without this gem posted by (@interesting_aIl)

Grok's info on Borgund Stave Church

Borgund Stave Church, located in Lærdal, Vestland County, Norway, is a remarkably well-preserved example of medieval Scandinavian architecture, built around 1180–1200 AD. It’s one of only 28 remaining stave churches in Norway, out of an estimated 1,000–2,000 that once existed during the Middle Ages. These churches are named for their load-bearing wooden posts, or "staves," which form the core of their structure, a technique rooted in Norse woodworking traditions similar to those used in Viking shipbuilding.

Next up we have a video of Rodney Mullen some of you older hivers may remember that name from the Tony Hawk pro-skater game. He was one of the best characters in the game.

Grok info on Rodney Mullen.

John Rodney Mullen, born August 17, 1966, in Gainesville, Florida, is an American professional skateboarder widely regarded as the most influential figure in skateboarding history, earning the title "Godfather of Modern Street Skating."

Rodney Mullen's Career Highlights

1. Freestyle Dominance: At 14, Mullen won the 1980 Oasis Pro Freestyle Contest, defeating world champion Steve Rocco, and joined Powell Peralta’s Bones Brigade. He won 34 of 35 freestyle contests over a decade, the most successful competitive run in skateboarding history.
2. Innovations: Mullen revolutionized skateboarding by inventing the flatground ollie (1982), kickflip (1983, originally "magic flip"), heelflip, 360-flip, impossible, darkslide, Casper slide, and primo slides. His adaptation of Alan Gelfand’s vert ollie to flat ground transformed street skating, enabling tricks on obstacles like rails and ledges.
3. Transition to Street: In the late 1980s, as freestyle waned, Mullen joined World Industries (1989) with Steve Rocco, co-founding the first skateboarder-owned company. He adapted freestyle tricks to street skating, showcased in Plan B’s 1992 video Questionable, introducing moves like the kickflip underflip and darkslide.
4. Media and Influence: Mullen appeared in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games and voiced Jace Skell in Ghost Recon: Breakpoint (2019). He starred in the Rodney vs. Daewon video series (1997–2012) and released his autobiography, The Mutt: How to Skateboard and Not Kill Yourself (2003). His board is in the Smithsonian, and he was inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame in 2013.
5. Business Ventures: Mullen co-founded World Industries, which grew into Dwindle Distribution, the world’s largest skateboard manufacturer. He later started Almost Skateboards and Tensor Trucks, holding a 2000 patent for a smoother-riding truck design.

Next up we have a discussion of the Nephilim on Tim Cast IRL.(@TIMCASTIRL) I've really enjoy that this topic has been brought more to the mainstream because I've read all the way through the Bible, as I do every year, and Genesis 6 was always an interesting chapter.

Grok's Info on the Nephilim

The Nephilim are mysterious figures mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, primarily in Genesis 6:1–4 and Numbers 13:33, sparking debate among scholars, theologians, and enthusiasts for centuries. The term "Nephilim" derives from the Hebrew root naphal ("to fall"), often translated as "fallen ones" or, in some contexts, "giants" due to ancient translations like the Septuagint. Their identity, origins, and significance remain ambiguous, with interpretations ranging from mythological giants to human warriors or angelic-human hybrids. Below is a concise overview based on biblical texts, historical interpretations, and modern discussions, addressing their nature and relevance.

Biblical References

Genesis 6:1-4:

• Context: Set before Noah’s Flood, the passage describes a time when "the sons of God" (Hebrew: bene Elohim) married "daughters of men" (benot ha-adam), producing offspring.
• Key Verse: "The Nephilim were on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of men, and they bore children to them. These were the mighty men who were of old, the men of renown" (Genesis 6:4).
• Ambiguity: The text doesn’t explicitly state the Nephilim are the offspring, leading to debate. They could be contemporaneous figures or the result of these unions. The phrase "and also afterward" suggests their presence persisted post-Flood.
• Cultural Role: Described as gibborim ("mighty men" or "heroes"), they were legendary figures, possibly warriors or rulers, but the text links their era to increasing human wickedness, prompting God’s judgment via the Flood.

Numbers 13:33:

Context: During the Israelites’ reconnaissance of Canaan, ten of twelve spies report: "We saw the Nephilim there (the descendants of Anak come from the Nephilim). We seemed like grasshoppers in our own eyes, and we looked the same to them."

Interpretation: The spies describe the Anakites, a Canaanite clan, as Nephilim descendants, emphasizing their great size and fearsome reputation. Some scholars argue this report is exaggerated, reflecting the spies’ fear rather than fact, as Joshua and Caleb (the dissenting spies) urged trust in God.

Well that is just some of the interesting things I have seen on X/twitter this week. What did you think? Which was your favorite topic or video? Which did you find the most interesting? Let me know in the comments below.

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