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Guiness Pig @guinesspig.bsky.social · Feb 16

Stranger: Why you wearing a mask
Me: I want to become a mime, this is to remind me that mimes don’t talk
Stranger: Well it’s more than not talking, mimes make gesture with their hands and stuff
Me: (makes hand gestures)
Stranger: No, not like that, put your middle fingers down

a man in a black shirt with white face paint on his face

Alt: a mime in a black shirt with white face paint on his face makes random gestures with his hands

media.tenor.com

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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · Feb 13

Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.

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❄Violet Pumpernickel❄ @violetpunkin.bsky.social · Feb 13

You're very welcome.

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Encyclopaedia Britannica @britannica.com · Feb 12

Anyway, here's a map from our 1st Edition (1768).

Map of Western Hemisphere from Britannica 1st Edition.

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Encyclopaedia Britannica @britannica.com · Feb 12

Encyclopædia Britannica will continue to use ‘Gulf of Mexico’ for a few reasons:

-We serve an international audience, a majority of which is outside the U.S.

-The Gulf of Mexico is an international body of water, and the U.S.’s authority to rename it is ambiguous.
🧵⬇️

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D. Earl Stephens @dearlstephens.bsky.social · Feb 12

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❄Violet Pumpernickel❄ @violetpunkin.bsky.social · Feb 12

This is an excellent read.

Guiness Pig @guinesspig.bsky.social · Feb 12

Covid-Conscious folks, you've probably got friends and family reaching out to you to ask what you know about H5N1. I thought a lot about what I want to say to people in my life when they ask, so I wrote this letter. Sharing so you all can use it as well.
guinesspig.ghost.io/dear-friend-...

Dear Friend Who is Worried About H5N1...

Dear friend who is worried about H5N1, You’re certainly not alone. I’m worried about H5N1 too. By now you’ve probably heard about it on the news or in your social media feed. You’ve seen videos of co...

guinesspig.ghost.io

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · Feb 12

For those of you desperately in need of distraction from today's headlines, here's a photo of a bunny & a chick who are friends.

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Guiness Pig @guinesspig.bsky.social · Feb 12

Stranger: Why you wearing a mask
Me: So much illness at work, boss now makes us schedule illness just like vacation time. My next Covid infection isn’t till July so I mask till then.
Stranger: If it works why not wear it in July too & stay well
Me: OMG why didn’t I think of that

a cartoon character says my goodness what an idea why didn 't i think of that

Alt: Simpsons character (man with red hair and beard) says my goodness why didn’t I think of that

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#9 Dream @gayfabfourfan.bsky.social · Feb 3

“More than 1 million children may have been affected by long COVID in 2023, new federal data published Monday suggests…”

abcnews.go.com/amp/Health/l...

Long COVID impacting more than 1 million children: CDC study suggests

A new CDC study published Monday found that more than 1 million children were affected by long COVID in 2023. Higher levels were found in lower-income households.

abcnews.go.com

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❄Violet Pumpernickel❄ @violetpunkin.bsky.social · Feb 2

Yes. I probably should have put that in quotes. I wish people could see this for what it really is.

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❄Violet Pumpernickel❄ @violetpunkin.bsky.social · Feb 2

All of the lack of mitigations and outright lies were just to get people back to work. Biden's great economy came at a huge cost to public health and individuals suffer for it.

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❄Violet Pumpernickel❄ @violetpunkin.bsky.social · Feb 2

As long as people refuse to listen and flat out ignore the science, more of this will happen.

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❄Violet Pumpernickel❄ @violetpunkin.bsky.social · Feb 2

Here we go.

Douglas Irwin @douglasirwin.bsky.social · Feb 2

If there is any doubt that tariffs are passed through to consumers, the cost of propane to heat my house just went up by the amount of the tariff

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❄Violet Pumpernickel❄ @violetpunkin.bsky.social · Feb 2

#orangemenace #cult

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#9 Dream @gayfabfourfan.bsky.social · Feb 2

“Previous research has linked COVID-19 to heart attacks, heart failure, brain fog, diabetes, and gastrointestinal issues. But new findings suggest an even more concerning connection—mental health.”

www.newson6.com/story/679fa1...

Medical Minute: Study links COVID-19 to increased mental health risks, especially for unvaccinated patients

Researchers say COVID-19 is linked to depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, with unvaccinated patients facing higher risks.

www.newson6.com

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❄Violet Pumpernickel❄ @violetpunkin.bsky.social · Feb 2

As a kid, I was expected to obey without question. I look around today, at the current fascist take over, and wonder how many of the liberal "leaders" were raised the same. I mean, the crickets from the left is unbelievable.
#fascism #liberals

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Dr David Joffe MB BS(Hons), PhD, FRACP @davidjoffe64.bsky.social · Jan 30

From @ntfabiano.bsky.social with thanx👌🏻

Mitochondria and Depression

Mitochondrial Dysregulation is a major feature of Long Cövid.

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Mitochondrial dysfunction: A fatal blow in depression

Mitochondria maintain the normal physiological function of nerve cells by producing sufficient cellular energy and performing crucial roles in maintai…

www.sciencedirect.com

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · Jan 27

This kid slightly misunderstood their homework assignment and we could not possibly love it more. 12/10

a white sheet of paper hanging from a black clip against a blue wall. the paper is a worksheet with the words, "my dog is a..." with the instructions to circle one of the following words, "hero," "companion," or "worker." instead, the word "circle" has been circled in pencil, and the rest of the sheet reads, "because he is round" in crude handwriting. next to the explanation as to why the dog is a circle, is a drawing of a very rotund dog with a tiny tail and little feet. this is an A+ assignment if we've ever seen one.

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · Jan 27

JUST IN: A new H5N9 bird flu variant has been found in U.S. poultry for the first time at a California duck farm.

This variant, linked to the dangerous H5N1 strain, has led to the culling of nearly 119,000 birds to stop the outbreak.

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Hazie @hazie.bsky.social · Jan 27

“For the millions of people suffering from long COVID worldwide, finding effective treatments is an urgent priority. And for the many more who have not developed long COVID, being able to prevent it would be immensely valuable.”
Masks. Masks are a great preventative.
www.forbes.com/sites/davewe...

Studies Show Long COVID Risk In Women, SARS-CoV-2 And Chronic Fatigue Link

Risk of long COVID is higher in women and a link between SARS-CoV-2 infection and development of ME/CFS is shown, according to new studies.

www.forbes.com

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Trans Army @transarmy.org · Jan 23

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Emma Kennedy @emmakennedy.bsky.social · Jan 20

This is the only flag I’m flying today. For Janey. #Trumpisacunt Let’s make it trend.

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#9 Dream @gayfabfourfan.bsky.social · Jan 18

Likewise, don’t fall for the propaganda that COVID is harmless or mild—and it most certainly is minimizing propaganda. Even “mild” infections can cause long term organ damage.

Don’t surrender to forced or “inevitable” infection. #WearAnN95 and protect yourself & others.

Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · Jan 18

Propaganda has a purpose. They want us to give up. They want us to throw our hands up and surrender before offering a fight. What’s better than fighting a battle to win? Not fighting at all because your enemy surrenders. Let's not fall for it now. My latest: open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...

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