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Okay, so I just saw this message where someone shared a link to an interactive visualization on biocubes.net that shows the weight of all bacteria, fungi, humans, etc., on Earth. They mentioned it's by Johns Hopkins University. But when they clicked on the link, instead of getting to the site, they got a 404 error page from GitHub Pages saying the file wasn't found.

Hmm, first thought: Maybe the website isn't up anymore or was taken down. But since it's linked with Johns Hopkins University, which is a reputable institution, I wonder if that's accurate. Could the link have been incorrect? Or maybe it's just temporarily down?

Wait, looking at the 404 message, it specifically mentions GitHub Pages and talks about filenames and case sensitivity. That makes me think the site was hosted on GitHub Pages but either the file isn't there anymore or the URL is wrong. Maybe the person who shared the link made a typo or the site moved.

Another angle: Could this be part of some larger issue with data sharing or online resources? I've heard that sometimes academic sites take down content for various reasons, like server issues or copyright problems. Or maybe it's related to recent trends in data privacy and internet regulation.

Also, thinking about Johns Hopkins University, they're known for their work in public health, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic with their tracker. Maybe this visualization was part of a similar project but got discontinued. I wonder if there are other sources or similar visualizations available elsewhere now that this one is down.

I should probably check if the link works for me too. If it does, maybe it's just a temporary glitch. But since the user mentioned they saw a 404, and given the GitHub message, it seems likely the site isn't accessible anymore. Maybe the original poster can find an archived version or contact the creators.

Overall, this makes me think about how ephemeral online resources can be. Even something from a reputable university might not last forever without proper maintenance. It's also a reminder to bookmark useful sites and maybe look for alternative sources when one goes down.
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