The Old Blog in the Desert

Negotiating with the inherently corrupt always leads to disappointment.

A glaring example lies in the actions of British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, who attempted to appease Adolf Hitler in the late 1930s, only to witness Hitler’s relentless expansionism trigger World War II. Chamberlain’s failed attempts at negotiation underscore the dangers of appeasing determined aggressors with fixed objectives.

This lesson reverberates in the present, where individuals persistently turn to the corrupt for justice. The same individuals who have inflicted harm upon our county and country suddenly find themselves sought after for redemption. However, change seldom materializes until the collective resolve to confront corruption is steadfast and unwavering.

Mere gestures of dissent, like a mean tweet or resharing memes, fall short when exposing entrenched corruption. It begins locally, where the seeds of change can take root and flourish.

By starting with elections, the cornerstone of democracy, individuals can effect change in their county, state, and federal government. Yet, the path to electoral integrity is fraught with obstacles, as evidenced by the flagrant disregard for transparency and ethical conduct.

Take, for instance, County Commissioner Chair Alexis Hill, whose actions defy the principles of democracy and governance. Despite evidence suggesting electoral irregularities, Hill clings to power, refusing to step down or address concerns regarding election integrity. Her tyrannical acts of canceling commission meetings and stifling dissent highlight the urgent need for accountability and transparency in governance.

Similarly, appointed Commissioner Andriola’s mockery of election integrity further underscores the pervasiveness of corruption within the Washoe County Commission. Her attempts to placate constituents with “mock” elections while voting in alignment with a cabal’s agenda serve as a slap in the face to those seeking genuine accountability and transparency.

A decade has passed since I stood in a small wash under a bridge near Bunkerville, Nevada, that became the stage for a dramatic confrontation between armed patriots and federal agents sparked by a dispute over cattle grazing rights.

Ten years ago, on a scorching Saturday morning, supporters of cattle rancher Cliven Bundy descended upon the area to challenge the authority of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Backed by hundreds of men, women, and children, they successfully forced the BLM to halt enforcement actions aimed at removing Bundy’s cattle from public lands.

The scene beneath the remote southern Nevada freeway overpass was tense, with armed protesters and federal agents facing off, rifles at the ready. Both sides feared the situation would escalate into violence, but the government retreated after releasing some 380 out of 400 impounded Bundy cattle, marking a victory for the rancher and his supporters.

The 20 bovines unaccounted for were later discovered shot, with some partially buried, in a couple of draws out of sight of the protestors.

A decade later, Cliven Bundy and his family live relatively undisturbed, while the BLM has ceased contact with them entirely. The BLM, for its part, has not spoken about the standoff or Bundy’s current grazing activities, including the more than $1 million in unpaid fees and penalties he allegedly owes.

The legacy of the standoff extends beyond the Bundy ranch. The 2014 event foreshadowed the 2016 standoff at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon.

As ignorance would have it, one Associated Press article falsely claimed the two events were a precursor to the Tuesday, January 6, 2021, protest at the Capital Building in Washington, D.C. The author of the report did not detail how the FBI and other ner-do-well actors goaded the crowd towards violence.

Legal battles from the Bunkerville confrontation have dragged on for years, with federal prosecutors framing the incident as an act of insurrection. Most have forgotten that the refuge is home to a large deposit of Uranium that then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sold to Russia for a 20 percent cut.

Also mostly forgotten, especially by the legacy media, is the shooting murder of Robert “LaVoy” Finicum by the FBI. After agents fired into the occupied passenger truck he was driving, Finicum sacrificed his life by exiting the vehicle and moving uphill through the snow, hands in the air, only to be shot by a special agent hiding behind a tree.

Today, over 700 Bundy cattle continue to graze on that piece of public land, as conservation groups still call for their removal to protect the desert tortoise habitat, a lie made up by the late Sen. Harry Reid as he and his son Rory worked a backroom deal to grab the land so they could establish a Chinese Communist Party affiliate solar energy company on the isolated acreage.

As the sun sets on the Nevada desert this evening, the legacy of the Bunkerville standoff remains an enduring historical conflict between individual rights and federal authority in the American West.

Social media platforms have been ablaze with deletions by celebrities doing their best to distance themselves from allegations and Sean Combs, better known as P. Diddy.

Reports of celebrities’ connections to him have sparked concerns about their involvement in potentially illicit activities, including human trafficking and more sinister rituals. The rumor mill has churned out tales of stars jet-setting with P. Diddy, attending lavish dinners, and engaging in studio sessions, but perhaps most shockingly, parties at his residence where children arrived in the dead of night.

With whispers of “Ain’t No Party Like a P. Diddy Party” echoing through the air, those who lingered at these gatherings may soon find themselves facing inquiries. Among those nervously awaiting potential subpoenas is Ashton Kutcher 2.0, infamous for his support of convicted rapist Danny Masterson and LeBron James, who finds himself similarly anxious, pacing his home as federal agents delve into the depths of these allegations.

At P. Diddy’s 50th birthday bash, Post Malone raised a toast to the controversial figure. However, the timing of this toast now raises eyebrows, given the disturbing revelations emerging amidst a human trafficking probe. Ally Carter, a figure privy to unsettling information about P. Diddy’s after-party activities, has hinted at even darker secrets involving human sacrifices and blood orgies attended by other prominent figures in the rap scene.

While mainstream news outlets shy away, the information is at home on the dark net. Allegations of Luciferian pedophile clubs and hunting parties involving Hollywood elites paint a grim picture of an industry in dire need of cleansing.

The toll of this sordid underbelly of the entertainment industry has been immense, with promising talents meeting untimely ends due to their refusal to partake in compromising acts. As we mourn the loss of artists whose potential ended prematurely, we must also confront the uncomfortable truth that their demise may have been orchestrated by those within the industry who prioritize power and control over the lives of the vulnerable.

As society learns about this, it’s clear that the pursuit of fame and fortune has come at the cost of their morality. The time has come for Hollywood to undergo a much-needed cleansing and the pieces of human garbage who worship at the altar of evil.

At the bottom of my rucksack, I kept letters from a girl named Debby in a plastic bag. They weren’t love letters, but I wished they were.

After our long march, I’d dig my fighting hole, wash up, and read those letters. They made me imagine romantic strolls along Pebble Beach or through the Redwoods.

Sometimes, I’d go as far as licking the envelope flap, imagining her taste, knowing she had licked them, too. Those letters weighed only four ounces.

As dusk fell, I’d neatly fold the letters and tuck them back into the bottom of my rucksack. Then, I’d patrol among my fellow Marines, ensuring the perimeter was secure before settling back into my fighting hole once darkness blanketed the area. Lying there, I’d drift into thoughts of her, pondering what my family and everyone else back home were doing.

Sleep came in brief spurts, constantly interrupted by my duties, requiring attention every few hours. Before I realized it, the morning sun would ascend over the horizon.

What we brought along varied depending on our mission and necessities. Among the essentials I carried were my K-BAR, a P-38 can opener, a pocket knife, heat tabs, a wristwatch, dog tags, bug repellent, salt tablets, a lighter, matches, a sewing kit, C rations, three canteens of water along with water purification tablets, as well as several pairs of socks, boot laces, and Dr. Scholl’s foot powder.

Altogether, these items added about 10 to 12 pounds to my rucksack. Other Marines carried field hygiene items like toothbrushes, dental floss, and small bars of soap. Some had letter-writing supplies or extra C rations stashed away. We all wore our steel helmets, jokingly called “piss-pots,” fitted with a liner and camouflage cover and topped with a large pressure bandage and DEET bug repellent. Most of us also had an extra set of utilities, but not many bothered with extra underwear.

The liner of my helmet held a picture of Debbie. One hopeless night, after a day filled with fighting and death, I burned her photo along with all the letters she had sent me, knowing she would never love me the way I wanted.

In my rucksack, I carried 10 to 15 4.6-ounce tins of Vienna Sausages because I often traded my C ration cigarettes for those small cans filled with nine tasty chopped meat wonders. Another coveted item, always in short supply, was the two-inch wide toilet paper roll that came with our evening meal.

Then there were the peculiar items some guys carried, like one with an illustrated Holy Bible and another who kept condoms just in case. One Marine had comic books in his gear, while others brought batteries for their elbow lights with red lenses for nighttime use.

In addition to the helmet, every Marine received a ten-pound flak jacket, a rubberized poncho for rain or as a ground cover, and a quilted blanket called a wobie. That poncho could also serve as a makeshift stretcher or be used to wrap the body if body bags weren’t available.

With its quilted liner, the poncho weighed two pounds. It was invaluable on cold nights and rainy days.

We spent our time legging it from one spot to another, “humping” in the jargon of the Corps. Almost everyone carried photographs with them. Some even brought Kodak Instamatic cameras into the field, capturing daytime events and often using up most of their BX-purchased film in just a day or two.

Some items we carried were issued based on our rank and Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). It included the M1911 pistol, maps, map cases, code books, binoculars, strobe lights and mortars, mortar tube, and plate.

The Radio Telephone Operator (RTO) lugged around a PRC-25 and its hefty 26-pound battery. And then there was the real monster, the PRC-77, weighing a hefty 30 pounds, which nearly everyone had to take turns carrying.

We also had the M-60, which weighed 23 pounds empty but with about 10 to 15 pounds of ammo typically slung around the weapon’s operator’s shoulders. Nearly everyone carried an M-16, which weighed 7.5 pounds when empty and 8.2 pounds when loaded, and up to 20 magazines, adding another 14 pounds to our gear.

Some grunts carried the M-79 grenade launcher, which weighed 5.9 pounds when empty. But when you added the weight of the rounds, which were about 10 ounces each, they had to carry at least 25 rounds minimum, making for quite a hefty load.

Every other man carried a claymore antipersonnel mine, weighing 3.4 pounds with its triggering device. We all had fragmentation grenades, each weighing 14 ounces, along with the M-18 colored smoke grenade, which was a hardy 24 ounces.

Every other man carried a claymore antipersonnel mine, weighing 3.4 pounds with its triggering device. We all had fragmentation grenades, each weighing 14 ounces, along with the M-18 colored smoke grenade, which was a hefty 24 ounces.

Additional equipment that found its way into the field included 28-pound mine detectors and the 6.3-pound starlight scope with its aluminum carrying case. All of this added to a Marine’s hump weight, typically ranging between 70 and 80 pounds.

The heaviest burden carried by Marines is the one that resides in the heart, an intangible weight that cannot be measured. The burden transcends the physical and delves deep into the soul, shaping experiences and influencing perspectives long after their time in service has ended.

It is a weight carried throughout life, a constant reminder of the sacrifices made and the profound bonds formed in the weight of war.

The Washoe County Democratic Convention held at Hug High School has stirred up controversy, shedding light on what some perceive as a hypocritical stance on voter ID requirements within the Democratic Party.

Critics have long accused voter ID laws of being discriminatory, particularly against minority communities, citing various articles and court cases to support their claims. However, the irony emerges as the convention hosted by Washoe Democrats mandates attendees to present identification before entry.

The convention gatekeepers demand IDs and cross-reference them with the county voter rolls to ensure individuals are registered Democrats. The enforcement of ID checks contrasts the party’s public rhetoric against voter ID laws, which they decry as racist and disenfranchising.

One woman attempting to enter the convention had her ID scrutinized, only to be denied entry based on incorrect voter registration information. Witnesses recount how the convention gatekeeper publicly shamed her by divulging personal details in front of attendees.

The incident raises questions about the integrity of voter registration processes and the potential for partisan manipulation within the Washoe County Democratic Party. Critics argue that such practices undermine the principles of fair elections and betray the trust of party members and the electorate.

Moreover, the refusal to address basic election integrity resolutions within the party’s agenda further fuels skepticism about the commitment to transparent and accountable governance. Critics point fingers at party officials like Alexis Hill and Beth Smith, questioning their motives and integrity, particularly as they seek reelection while overseeing the mechanisms that determine their political fate.

A senior adviser to U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto lost his life in a hit-and-run incident at around 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 6.

Kurt Englehart, 38, was pronounced dead at the scene of a two-vehicle crash, which occurred at the intersection of Kietzke and Peckham lanes behind the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. The occupants of one vehicle fled the scene only to be apprehended by the police later.

Alleged illegal alien Elmer Rueda-Linares, 18, was arrested on charges related to the hit-and-run, with authorities indicating that impairment may have played a role in the crash.

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto took to social media to express her condolences, describing Englehart as a beloved figure across the state who had served in her campaign and official offices for the past eight years

“A dedicated public servant, a loyal friend, and a loving father,” Cortez Masto wrote. “Kurt was always eager to help a constituent at a moment’s notice.”

In the wake of his death, Kerry Durmick, a friend, initiated a GoFundMe campaign to support his family.

“We will miss him so much,” Durmick expressed on the fundraising page. “Kurt’s biggest joy in life was his son and his family, and I am setting this up to honor him and his wish that his family would be supported in an impossible time like this.”

The Reno Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team is handling the investigation.

Earlier this year, Cortez Masto urged President Joe Biden to prioritize border security and a crackdown on fentanyl as part of the budget for the fiscal year 2025, joining 16 other Senators in penning a letter to Biden pleading the need for greater security and drug interdiction efforts to stem the flow of fentanyl and other illegal drugs smuggled through the border via ports of entry.

“In order to meaningfully address the fentanyl crisis, law enforcement officers at our Nation’s borders must be equipped to combat the flow of fentanyl and other illicit drugs. We must also support the law enforcement agencies that are investigating these smuggling and trafficking crimes and working to disrupt the transnational criminal networks that threaten our country and our communities,” Cortez Masto wrote.

Not one word did she say about closing the southern border to the millions of illegal aliens crossing into the U.S.

In a scathing critique of the current legislative landscape in Carson City, Danielle Gallant, representative of District 23 in the Nevada Assembly, has shed light on what she describes as a tyrannical reign of power by the Democratic Party. She points to the systematic stifling of Republican initiatives with little room for dissent or debate.

Democrats, who hold the majority in the Nevada Legislature, control the top positions within committees, effectively determining which bills receive consideration and sidelined. With Republicans constituting only 35 percent of the Legislature, their influence diminished, as evidenced by the mere seven percent of GOP-sponsored bills that made it through the last session.

Gallant recounts an experience where a bill she introduced to protect religious artifacts in HOA communities was summarily dismissed by the Democratic chair of the Judiciary Committee, citing a dubious rationale of not legislating for “just one group.” That, she argues, exposes a pattern of silencing opposing voices under the guise of inclusivity.

Moreover, allegations of self-serving legislation have surfaced, with claims that Democratic lawmakers have pushed bills benefiting organizations with which they have personal or professional connections. The suppression extends beyond the legislative chambers, with lobbyists, businesses, and donors allegedly facing repercussions if they dare to oppose the ruling party.

Governor Joe Lombardo, a Republican, has emerged as a vocal critic of the Democratic leadership, vetoing a record-breaking 75 bills last year. He has uncovered instances of taxpayer dollars channeled into nonprofits with ties to Democratic lawmakers and questionable partnerships between Democrats and organizations like the Culinary Union for partisan gain.

Despite these revelations, Democratic leaders have shown little willingness to engage in bipartisan collaboration, effectively silencing dissenting voices from the decision-making process.

Damn it, I have been viewing the coming solar eclipse all wrong. This realization came after reading a story about Stargates, wormholes, and black holes.

On Monday, April 8, there will be heightened energies causing a shift, and NASA will attempt to prevent this shift to maintain the current state of the world. There are also rumors that a group of “good guys” plans to use the Large Hadron Collider to generate a phenomenon called a “Godspark” or mini-supernova.

The good guys infiltrated the upper levels of management through Michel Fabris and Fabiola Gianotti. Fabris was the director general of CERN from 2011 to 2015 before being replaced by Gianotti.

The takeover happened in 2017 through internal and external operations, including infiltration, deception, and sabotage. Their work led to an internal restructuring of the facility hierarchy using like-minded personnel.

The good guys are working on creating a wormhole that will lead to another timeline. Once the wormhole is open, it will remain open for a short period, and if it can maintain stability for a few minutes, the Earth will transferred to a new timeline.

Understand this event will not feature the Hollywood explosions and excitement that everyone expects to make the day of the event more exciting. So, the next day, Tuesday, April 9, no one will have anything to talk about.

The Tehran Times made waves on Wednesday, April 3, with its latest issue, featuring a bold cover proclaiming, “The Storm is Coming.” This striking headline hints at significant and potentially transformative events on the horizon.

Outlined is a series of predictions suggesting possible developments associated with this impending “storm.” The predictions range from the mass awakening of the public and the exposure of alleged crimes by the Deep State to the collapse of existing power structures and the emergence of a new era of peace and unity.

The list includes the possible unmasking, arresting, dismantling, and downfall of the Deep State and the end of its control over the global economy. Additionally, the article suggests the return of power to the people and the collapse of the Old World Order, paving the way for a new, more compassionate world.

The cover also hints at revelations about Deep State involvement in various conspiracy theories, including the Q-Anon phenomenon, the disclosure of hidden technological advancements, and the existence of extraterrestrial beings.

Then there is Italian Intelligence, along with sworn testimony from U.S. sources, alleging that the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election was compromised and votes unlawfully added to favor President Joe Biden over former President Donald Trump using a satellite system under Italian control were manipulated to influence the election outcome.

According to these allegations, entities such as Leonardo Aerospace, Defense and Security, a U.S. State Department employee, the CIA, Italian citizens, and a Dominion Employee were purportedly involved in the orchestration of electoral fraud. Furthermore, Biden, following his inauguration, engaged in bribery tactics involving Matteo Renzi, the former Prime Minister of Italy, allegedly paying millions of dollars to silence Giuseppe Conte, the then-current Prime Minister.

Moreover, U.S. Federal Prosecutor John Durham has reportedly obtained evidence suggesting that former President Barack Obama, with Italian assistance, facilitated the illegal transfer of $400 million in cash via the Dubai Embassy and allegedly diverted to an account in Geneva, Switzerland.

These allegations also suggest a cover-up operation, with the deaths of five Italian government officials in March, ostensibly to conceal evidence of electoral fraud and financial wrongdoing.

Now, U.S. intelligence officials are warning of violence targeting mass gatherings days before millions gather to watch the eclipse. The FBI and Homeland Security are increasingly worried about threats from ISIS and “lone wolves” in the U.S.

One intel bulletin warns people to be cautious at “mass gatherings such as sports stadiums, concert venues, or houses of worship in the United States.” The warning is similar to the one U.S. officials gave in Russia on Thursday, March 7, warning U.S. citizens to stay away from large gatherings for 48 hours due to “imminent plans” from extremists

Most people will look towards the heavens and the solar eclipse while our borders remain wide open.

As a side note, many people envision Jesus’ second coming as him returning on a cloud, as in the Bible. However, this is a metaphor for our spiritual energy connecting with His during His second coming. Instead, we will perceive His presence through an amplified energy rather than as a literal man riding on a cloud.

So, yes, there will be a noticeable change, but no one will know what it is. After several passages from one timeline to another, subtle changes came to this timeline, and the same will happen again as Earth is once more cast onto a different point in reality.

As for the Large Hadron Collider, it has the potential to create micro-black holes. By creating a micro-black hole and stabilizing it, researchers can use the energy from the superheated plasma within the black hole to create a wormhole into another timeline.

The good guys have been working on this plan since 2017, and they now believe that they have perfected the process and are confident that they can successfully execute it.

NASA will attempt to disrupt the process and prevent the creation of the wormhole by firing rockets. However, the good guys have anticipated this and have made contingency plans to ensure the plan will succeed, regardless of NASA’s actions.

The rockets NASA is launching will emit gravitational waves from a short distance, potentially causing the micro-black hole within the Large Hadron Collider to become unstable, leading to its collapse, or causing the wormhole to become unstable.

The good guys will send microwaves toward the Large Hadron Collider to create counter-gravitational waves. They have also installed a series of magnetic resonance pulse generators around the Large Hadron Collider.

The good guys have also installed several high-powered lasers around the Large Hadron Collider. The lasers emit a frequency of light, creating micro-wormholes in the surrounding area, effectively shielding the Large Hadron Collider from outside interference.

They have hacked into the control software of the Large Hadron Collider, inserting code to disrupt the gravitational wave-emitting NASA rockets at the opportune time. They have calculated that by combining all of these methods, they can successfully end NASA’s plan.

The mini-supernova will create micro-black holes, but the gravitational wave-emitting satellites will be disabled and unable to emit any gravitational waves. As a result, the entire experiment will fail. However, the good guys are confident they can successfully execute this plan.

Additionally, several covert teams remain deployed around the Large Hadron Collider. These teams will be on standby to prevent any interference from NASA with the experiment.

We remain trapped, unable to escape our third-dimensional world to pursue our higher destinies without Godspark. The Elites want to keep us in this state so they can continue to control us and keep us in a perpetual state of suffering.

The system of control currently in place operates on two levels. On the surface, we have apparent “leaders” who hold power and influence over the masses, but in reality, they are just puppets controlled by the Elites. There are forces such as Archons and Yaldabaoth, hidden, manipulating the masses by more subtle means, feeding off negative human energy and holding us within their control matrix. 

Their tools are the media and propaganda to shape our beliefs and narratives is one, while the other is the banking and the financial system keeping us in debt, locked into a constant cycle of work and consumption. They use social engineering along with “divide and conquer” strategies, like race and finances, keeping us distracted and at each other’s throats. They use technology to keep us plugged into a simulated reality, oblivious to the higher realms, using religion and spirituality to keep us trapped in our fear and shame, disconnected from our true selves.

The coming eclipse is way more important than most would ever give credit, as it begins a shift into a better life.

“Qu’ils mangent de la brioche,” is the most famous quote attributed to Marie-Antoinette, the queen of France during the French Revolution, words she probably never used. And still, she lost her head in the end.

Central banks are increasingly stockpiling gold, signaling growing apprehensions about the stability of the U.S. dollar.

Spearheaded by BRICS nations, the move aims to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar in international trade, positioning gold as a strategic asset amidst fears of potential dollar depreciation and broader financial shifts.

The geopolitical landscape is rife with tension, presenting a narrative akin to a suspense thriller with far-reaching economic implications. Recent events, such as the devaluation of the U.S. dollar against the Iraqi dinar, underscore the urgency of these concerns.

In the Kurdistan Region, the value of the U.S. dollar plummeted to its lowest level in over ten months, sparking speculation about the potential parity of the IQD/USD exchange rate. Iraq, one of the central banks accumulating gold reserves, is positioning itself for economic resurgence, particularly upon reinstating its currency on the Forex Market.

The Investment Law of 2006 (amended in 2015) seeks to attract foreign investment across various sectors, yet challenges persist, including security risks and bureaucratic obstacles. Amidst these developments, the Iraq Parliamentary Finance Committee recently reassured employees and retirees about their financial entitlements in the 2024 budget.

However, these initiatives hinge on a crucial factor: the new exchange rate.

As Iraq prepares to unveil its 2024 budget, expectations are high for changing economic measures. The budget schedule includes infrastructure investments and enhanced financial entitlements, including those outlined in the Hydrocarbon Law (HCL.)

The HCL, a constitutional mandate, aims to allocate revenues from Iraqi oil and gas exports to its citizens, adding to their purchasing power and economic stability.

As President Joe Biden allegedly said as he gave taxpayer monies away, “Let them eat ice cream.” And while he has not lost his head, neither did he suffer brain freeze. And why he doesn’t is still a mystery to legacy media.

As if we needed one more thing leading into the coming solar eclipse, and this one straight out of a horror movie, trillions of cicadas, dubbed Brood VIII and Brood XIX, will emerge from their underground lairs in numbers unseen in centuries.

These red-eyed insects, equipped with pumps in their heads and jet-like muscles in their rears, are set to crawl out of the earth every 13 or 17 years, filling the air with a collective song as deafening as jet engines. Unlike their annual cousins, these black bugs lay dormant underground, biding their time until they orchestrate a full-scale takeover of the landscape, enveloping houses with shed exoskeletons and rendering the ground crunchy underfoot.

A chilling double dose of cicadas will invade select parts of the U.S., a phenomenon dubbed “cicadageddon.” The last time these two broods emerged simultaneously was in 1803, during Thomas Jefferson’s presidency, a fact often overlooked in historical records.

The creatures, sometimes mistaken for locusts, are more of an annoyance than a harbinger of biblical calamity. While they may cause damage to young trees and some fruit crops, the extent is typically limited and manageable.

When the ground temperature hits 64 degrees, the cicadas will emerge across the U.S. Apart from their distinctive features and noisy mating calls — they can urinate on unsuspecting passersby as scientists have recently revealed that cicadas boast the record for the “strongest urine jet stream” of any animal close to their size.