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Mount Vernon Visit
- Shane visited Mount Vernon, George Washington's estate, and found the tour underwhelming.
- The tour focused heavily on the negative aspects of Washington's legacy, like slavery, rather than his hemp farm or brewery.
Martha Washington Reenactor
- During the Mount Vernon house tour, Shane encountered a Martha Washington reenactor who discussed her children and the difficulties of raising a family.
- The reenactor also mentioned her youngest son, Danny, dying of yellow fever.
Conscious Sun Theory
- Rupert Sheldrake, an English scientist, believes the sun might be conscious.
- He questions foundational scientific beliefs, such as the conservation of energy, citing dark matter and energy as examples.