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Gulf Stream current could collapse in 2025, plunging Earth into climate chaos: 'We were actually bewildered' (www.livescience.com)

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Researchers have predicted the collapse of the AMOC could happen any time between 2025 and 2095 — far sooner than previous predictions, although not all scientists are convinced.

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[–] Enigma 74 points 2 years ago (2 children)

The phrase “may you live in interesting times” is a curse.

[–] [email protected] 28 points 2 years ago (1 children)

"Despite being so common in English as to be known as the "Chinese curse", the saying is apocryphal, and no actual Chinese source has ever been produced." - Wikipedia

[–] Enigma 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Oh is this a thing? The phrase has been on my mind lately and I’m like no, it’s a fucking curse. Thanks for the trivia!!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The whole point of that phrase is that it's a curse.

[–] Enigma 1 points 2 years ago

Thanks for the info! I’ve only ever heard it said in a positive way.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

"Exciting times, kiddo"