The domain name is sent in cleartext at the start of the connection so that the server knows which virtual server you are connecting to, and which encryption key should be used for the connection (as a single server may be serving multiple sites, which can use separate encryption keys). See e.g. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Server_Name_Indication for a more detailed explanation.

So the VPN provider can see the site you are connecting to, but not the full URL, just like an ISP can.

Could be a lens effect that distorts the proportions of the bike, the front looks a bit weird.

That lumber ramp looks really sus

Yes, always

Flight termination system, blows up the rocket if things go wrong

Yeah, settings->advanced->media viewer

Is that a piece of plywood

Look at his arm, the gun is in front of him.

I want to be hugged by a giant swole duck

But why would a centaur weat pants