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Bess @bettytomsdottir.bsky.social · 1h

@dannyrobins.bsky.social www.smithsonianmag.com/history/this... I am team Believer but still I found this very interesting

This 19th-Century 'Toy Book' Used Science to Prove That Ghosts Were Simply an Illusion

"Spectropia" demystified the techniques used by mediums who claimed they could speak to the dead, revealing the "absurd follies of Spiritualism"

www.smithsonianmag.com

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Danny Robins @dannyrobins.bsky.social · 1h

🎃UNCANNY HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN: DAY 12🎃

Today we have a mysterious one for you - this is Case 12: No Children Allowed🚫

Are the incidents Tessa describes pure coincidence? Or proof of the paranormal?

Send your questions, theories - and perhaps your own paranormal experiences! - to [email protected]!

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Bess @bettytomsdottir.bsky.social · 10h

youtu.be/MPtCU3mgs3I?...

Deportee (Woody's Home Tape) - Woody Guthrie

YouTube video by Shamus Records

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 14h

The thing I'm "stunned" about is why this isn't the biggest domestic news item on every flipping platform

bylinetimes.com/2025/10/11/s...

'Stunned?' Farage's Admission He Knew Nathan Gill but Not His Kremlin Associates Does Not Stand Up to Scrutiny

Insiders have told Byline Times it is 'inconceivable' the Reform Leader did not know about his close aide's pro Russian statements

bylinetimes.com

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Paul Blinkhorn @paulblinkhorn.bsky.social · 1d

Reminder: you don't debate fascists, you lob bricks at them

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Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 1d

I like how the news will be like “while the President claiming Portland was ruled by a giant skeleton named Mr Nibbles is not strictly true, it does speak to the anxiety of many Americans”

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Bess @bettytomsdottir.bsky.social · 1d

theweek.com/politics/doe...

Does Reform have a Russia problem?

Nigel Farage is ‘in bed with Putin’, claims Rachel Reeves, after party’s former leader in Wales pleaded guilty to taking bribes from the Kremlin

theweek.com

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

Ever since I finished Question Time, Reform have massively been on the attack.

Including a rant from Richard Tice entirely designed to distract from Reform and Russia.

Everyone should know about Nathan Gill, the bribes from Russia and the link to Reform.

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Danny Robins @dannyrobins.bsky.social · 3d

🎃UNCANNY HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN: DAY 9🎃

Today is one of our strangest, most convincing cases so far - Case 9: Is Walter There?☎

Deeply spooky stuff from #Uncanny listener Simon - is it really proof of contact from beyond the grave?

Send your questions and theories on the case to [email protected]!👻

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Danny Robins @dannyrobins.bsky.social · 2d

👻🎃 UNCANNY HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN: DAY 10 🎃👻

Today’s tiny tale of terror is Case 10: A Ghost In My Bed 🛌

A seriously strange bedfellow brings some definite shivers! Where do you stand on this one? #TeamSceptic or #TeamBeliever?

Send your questions and theories to [email protected]! 👻

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Danny Robins @dannyrobins.bsky.social · 1d

🎃UNCANNY HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN: DAY 11🎃

Today’s deeply strange story is Case 11: The Sinister Cyclist 🚲

What do we reckon: Ghost? Time slip? Or something else entirely?

Send your questions and theories to [email protected] as we countdown to #Halloween and the launch of a brand new #Uncanny series!

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Bess @bettytomsdottir.bsky.social · 1d

the.organise.network/campaigns/pr...

Urgent: email PM Keir Starmer and Health Secretary Wes Streeting now

I've just emailed the Department for Work and Pensions to ask them to fix their broken consultation on reforms to PIP. Can you join in too?

the.organise.network

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A. F.M.D., a teacher @fmdteacher.bsky.social · 1d

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

PORTLAND: “The frogs are multiplying”

(#NotAWarZone Noem Matter what Kristi says)

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tweety @bluskypolitics.bsky.social · 1d

📌 Canks isn't gonna be happy

This may stop his heart 🤭🤣🐥

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Dr Tess Machling @tessmachling.bsky.social · 2d

Can't wait!! 👏👏👏

The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 2d

⏰ Don't miss @zackpolanski.bsky.social on BBC Question Time tonight.

💻 BBC iPlayer at 9pm
📺 BBC One at 10.40pm.

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Sane Lunatic @sanelunatic.bsky.social · 3d

Woke up this morning with this song in my head.
Sending it out to all Boomers who wish John and George were still with us...and who are deeply grateful to Paul and Ringo for keeping us connected to a better time and our best selves.
#TheBeatles
#PeaceAndLove

youtu.be/ax7krBKzmVI?...

The Beatles - Real Love

YouTube video by TheBeatlesVEVO

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Michelle @bloodyshellken.bsky.social · 10d

The Man in Red is BACK, he's in The Shed, and the countdown to Uncanny Christmas is ON! #UncannyCommunity💪🏻👻🧑🏻‍🎄🎃

Danny Robins @dannyrobins.bsky.social · 11d

🎃It’s the launch of the #UNCANNY HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN🎃

A brand new mini-case every day here until #Halloween!

Today’s nugget of terror is Case 1: Mrs Murphy Says Hello👋

Go to the #Uncanny podcast feed for an extended audio version and exclusive trailer for the upcoming brand new #Uncanny series!

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Danny Robins @dannyrobins.bsky.social · 10d

🎃 UNCANNY HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN: DAY 2 🎃

Today’s slice of scariness is Case 2: The Secret Song 🎶

There will be a brand new #Uncanny mini-case every day until #Halloween - when a new full-length series of #Uncanny will land! Who’s excited?

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Danny Robins @dannyrobins.bsky.social · 9d

👻🎃UNCANNY HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN: DAY 3🎃👻

Today’s brush with the beyond is Case 3: Another Alice👥

Send your questions and theories on the case to [email protected]! There will be a brand new #Uncanny mini-case every day until #Halloween when we drop a brand new full-length podcast series of #Uncanny!

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Danny Robins @dannyrobins.bsky.social · 8d

🎃UNCANNY HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN: DAY 4🎃

Today’s freaky mini-feast of fear is Case 4: The Shadow Man of South Dublin👤

What could Daithi have witnessed?

There will be a new #Uncanny mini-case every day until #Halloween when we drop a brand new full-length podcast series of #Uncanny!

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Danny Robins @dannyrobins.bsky.social · 7d

🎃UNCANNY HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN: DAY 5🎃

Today’s small plate of spookiness is Case 5: Rio the Poodle 🐩

What on earth did Elizabeth witness in that park?

Send your questions and theories on the case to [email protected]! There will be a brand new case dropping every day until #Halloween!!👻

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Danny Robins @dannyrobins.bsky.social · 6d

👻🎃 UNCANNY HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN: DAY 6 🎃👻

Are you enjoying counting down the days until #Halloween? Today’s bijou bite of the bizarre is Case 6: The Blanket Seal 🛌

What happened in that university hall of residence room?

Send your questions and theories on the case to [email protected]!

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Danny Robins @dannyrobins.bsky.social · 5d

🎃UNCANNY HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN: DAY 7🎃

Today’s small portion of the potentially paranormal is Case 7: The Ghosts of Bosworth👻

Thanks Susan for this creepy, thought-provoking story. What - or who - did she see that day? And where did they go?

Send your questions and theories to [email protected]!

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Danny Robins @dannyrobins.bsky.social · 4d

👻🎃UNCANNY HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN: DAY 8🎃👻

Today’s earful of eerie comes in the form of Case 8: The Black Dog of Ibrox ⚽

Did everybody see the same creepy canine? Was it real or paranormal?

Send your questions and theories to [email protected]!

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