Amanda Cossham
@afcossham.bsky.social
Books, texts,, documents, reading, research, taxonomy, classification, fabric and fibre. Librarians rule Oook!
More meaningful stats than the ‘one in 100 years’ stuff. Thanks!
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The one in 100 years saying is a mangling of a 1% probability of an event in a given year; and a 99% chance there won't be an event.
Multiply that up over, say, 50 years, and there's a 60% chance of zero events and a 40% chance of at least one event.
Not sure that helps.
Multiply that up over, say, 50 years, and there's a 60% chance of zero events and a 40% chance of at least one event.
Not sure that helps.
February 17, 2026 at 1:29 AM
More meaningful stats than the ‘one in 100 years’ stuff. Thanks!
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Ok, seriously wow! Impressive data analysis.
(And I agree with where I am categorised 😉)
(And I agree with where I am categorised 😉)
I made a map of 3.4 million Bluesky users - see if you can find yourself!
bluesky-map.theo.io
I've seen some similar projects, but IMO this seems to better capture some of the fine-grained detail
bluesky-map.theo.io
I've seen some similar projects, but IMO this seems to better capture some of the fine-grained detail
Bluesky Map
Interactive map of 3.4 million Bluesky users, visualised by their follower pattern.
bluesky-map.theo.io
February 9, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Ok, seriously wow! Impressive data analysis.
(And I agree with where I am categorised 😉)
(And I agree with where I am categorised 😉)
This. 💚
production of The Muppet Show should not be dependent on petty vulgarities like “ratings” or “revenue.” it should be preserved as a vital function of american culture. it should have a taxpayer-funded budget rivaling the CIA
February 7, 2026 at 4:42 AM
This. 💚
Reposted by Amanda Cossham
My wife and I were on a beach in the Wellington area and found this at a car park, in the grass.
It is approximately the size of a person's hand,made of bone, and intricately carved.
I've masked the lower half,as only the legitimate owner will be able to fully describe it.
Please share this...(1)
It is approximately the size of a person's hand,made of bone, and intricately carved.
I've masked the lower half,as only the legitimate owner will be able to fully describe it.
Please share this...(1)
February 2, 2026 at 4:39 AM
My wife and I were on a beach in the Wellington area and found this at a car park, in the grass.
It is approximately the size of a person's hand,made of bone, and intricately carved.
I've masked the lower half,as only the legitimate owner will be able to fully describe it.
Please share this...(1)
It is approximately the size of a person's hand,made of bone, and intricately carved.
I've masked the lower half,as only the legitimate owner will be able to fully describe it.
Please share this...(1)
This is amazing! What a fabulous, beautiful and informative quilt. Citizen science in art.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:35 AM
This is amazing! What a fabulous, beautiful and informative quilt. Citizen science in art.
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I enjoy this video.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS0w...
One thing bugs me though, and it’s
not the AI music & images, nor the anthropomorphism.
It’s that there are NO penguins in the Arctic! 🤪
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS0w...
One thing bugs me though, and it’s
not the AI music & images, nor the anthropomorphism.
It’s that there are NO penguins in the Arctic! 🤪
Greenland Defense Front - The Hungry Giant (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by demonflyingfox
www.youtube.com
January 25, 2026 at 3:43 AM
I enjoy this video.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS0w...
One thing bugs me though, and it’s
not the AI music & images, nor the anthropomorphism.
It’s that there are NO penguins in the Arctic! 🤪
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS0w...
One thing bugs me though, and it’s
not the AI music & images, nor the anthropomorphism.
It’s that there are NO penguins in the Arctic! 🤪
Yes! This! Dammit. How hard is it for him to get a well-fitting suit??
We deserve better from our PM.
We deserve better from our PM.
6 weeks off and couldn't buy a suit that fits #NZPol
January 19, 2026 at 5:37 AM
Yes! This! Dammit. How hard is it for him to get a well-fitting suit??
We deserve better from our PM.
We deserve better from our PM.
NZ needs compulsory life jackets, and boat licences like Australia for small craft.
Let’s make it safer NOW.🛶⛵️🚤🛥️
#watersafety
Let’s make it safer NOW.🛶⛵️🚤🛥️
#watersafety
January 13, 2026 at 5:28 AM
NZ needs compulsory life jackets, and boat licences like Australia for small craft.
Let’s make it safer NOW.🛶⛵️🚤🛥️
#watersafety
Let’s make it safer NOW.🛶⛵️🚤🛥️
#watersafety
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🚸🧒COMING OF AGE DAY👩🦱👘
Today is 'Seijin-no-hi' (成人の日), a national holiday set aside to congratulate those who have reached -or are soon to reach- the age of majority (20 years old).
The tradition of celebrating 'coming of age' is recorded as early as 714!
#Japan #Kyoto #成人の日
Today is 'Seijin-no-hi' (成人の日), a national holiday set aside to congratulate those who have reached -or are soon to reach- the age of majority (20 years old).
The tradition of celebrating 'coming of age' is recorded as early as 714!
#Japan #Kyoto #成人の日
January 12, 2026 at 3:36 AM
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A couple of creative practices you can do that take out the mental hurdle of "I'm too stressed/tired/overwhelmed to think up something to do". I do these, maybe they'll work for you.
January 9, 2026 at 3:58 AM
A couple of creative practices you can do that take out the mental hurdle of "I'm too stressed/tired/overwhelmed to think up something to do". I do these, maybe they'll work for you.
Summer is a great time to re-read your fav author’s* entire output.
(*Terry Pratchett)
(*Terry Pratchett)
This place needs some Innocuous Discourse pronto. Quote this with a take that’s not political or aggressive
January 6, 2026 at 5:42 AM
Summer is a great time to re-read your fav author’s* entire output.
(*Terry Pratchett)
(*Terry Pratchett)
Would Three News please STOP!playing music during the weather? It makes it very hard to hear and it’s not all about the symbols.
January 5, 2026 at 5:48 AM
Would Three News please STOP!playing music during the weather? It makes it very hard to hear and it’s not all about the symbols.
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Well I guess generating multi-limbed white fantasy-tradwife images is why Melbourne/Victorian citizens are soon predicted to lose their gardens to severe water restrictions because of 'thirsty' data storage & generation centres including AI enshittification hubs.
"I feel much prettier and more productive and efficient now, but I have no healthcare and I can't afford my rent"
"Also I am AI-generated and I have a third hand"
"Also I am AI-generated and I have a third hand"
December 29, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Well I guess generating multi-limbed white fantasy-tradwife images is why Melbourne/Victorian citizens are soon predicted to lose their gardens to severe water restrictions because of 'thirsty' data storage & generation centres including AI enshittification hubs.
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I want to do something positive to end what’s been a shit year. Change up the vibe etc.
*lucky dip artwork*
For $25 incl p&p I’ll send you a piece of art, many matted, no bigger than A4. Mixed media, mainly semi abstract landscape, signed. NZ only.
DM me to order.
Reposts appreciated.
*lucky dip artwork*
For $25 incl p&p I’ll send you a piece of art, many matted, no bigger than A4. Mixed media, mainly semi abstract landscape, signed. NZ only.
DM me to order.
Reposts appreciated.
December 28, 2025 at 8:28 AM
I want to do something positive to end what’s been a shit year. Change up the vibe etc.
*lucky dip artwork*
For $25 incl p&p I’ll send you a piece of art, many matted, no bigger than A4. Mixed media, mainly semi abstract landscape, signed. NZ only.
DM me to order.
Reposts appreciated.
*lucky dip artwork*
For $25 incl p&p I’ll send you a piece of art, many matted, no bigger than A4. Mixed media, mainly semi abstract landscape, signed. NZ only.
DM me to order.
Reposts appreciated.
Summer shutdown in NZ is not a problem. Compare with Scandinavian countries that close down for 5-6 weeks in Summer & good for them.
Are complainers old enough to remember when we really DID close Xmas thru to late Jan? Had to shop from a dairy, no supermarkets.
Are complainers old enough to remember when we really DID close Xmas thru to late Jan? Had to shop from a dairy, no supermarkets.
December 30, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Summer shutdown in NZ is not a problem. Compare with Scandinavian countries that close down for 5-6 weeks in Summer & good for them.
Are complainers old enough to remember when we really DID close Xmas thru to late Jan? Had to shop from a dairy, no supermarkets.
Are complainers old enough to remember when we really DID close Xmas thru to late Jan? Had to shop from a dairy, no supermarkets.
Thread! 😉
I'm sure the 22 million people whose healthcare premiums will triple in six days are delighted by this news, you inhuman fuck.
December 27, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Thread! 😉
Larry’s Twelve days of Christmas make me laugh every year.
Thank you for bring joy, Larry🎄😀
Thank you for bring joy, Larry🎄😀
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree. Ate it.
December 24, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Larry’s Twelve days of Christmas make me laugh every year.
Thank you for bring joy, Larry🎄😀
Thank you for bring joy, Larry🎄😀
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End of year thought:
2026 is closer in time to 2100 than 1950!
Here’s a Pōhutukawa
2026 is closer in time to 2100 than 1950!
Here’s a Pōhutukawa
December 21, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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Great list.
Put together my Christmas wishlist. Remember that it's a political choice to allow AI and social media spaces to go unregulated and instead erode children's rights. Cool. #nzpol
December 21, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Great list.
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Pantone just updated their Color Of The Year
December 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Pantone just updated their Color Of The Year
Why is my ‘Discover’ tab full of people I follow while my ‘Following’ tab is full of people creating Starter packs plus US politics? (Which I follow but not to this extent). How do I get more NZ/AoNZ content where I want it?
December 18, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Why is my ‘Discover’ tab full of people I follow while my ‘Following’ tab is full of people creating Starter packs plus US politics? (Which I follow but not to this extent). How do I get more NZ/AoNZ content where I want it?
Whew, my giftee has got their present and likes the gifts 🥰
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Such a lovely day! So much happiness.
Thank you heaps Santa and Elves for your hard mahi. 💚 ❤️♥️💙💜💛🧡💟
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Such a lovely day! So much happiness.
Thank you heaps Santa and Elves for your hard mahi. 💚 ❤️♥️💙💜💛🧡💟
December 17, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Whew, my giftee has got their present and likes the gifts 🥰
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Such a lovely day! So much happiness.
Thank you heaps Santa and Elves for your hard mahi. 💚 ❤️♥️💙💜💛🧡💟
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Such a lovely day! So much happiness.
Thank you heaps Santa and Elves for your hard mahi. 💚 ❤️♥️💙💜💛🧡💟
Thank you Santa, what lovely gifts! I feel very spoiled. 😀 💚
Amazing mirrored candlestick in a star shape, and I love the wreath!
Aroha nui and Meri Kirihemete to you too, and to all celebrating this event.🎄
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Amazing mirrored candlestick in a star shape, and I love the wreath!
Aroha nui and Meri Kirihemete to you too, and to all celebrating this event.🎄
#SecretSantaAoNZ
December 16, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Thank you Santa, what lovely gifts! I feel very spoiled. 😀 💚
Amazing mirrored candlestick in a star shape, and I love the wreath!
Aroha nui and Meri Kirihemete to you too, and to all celebrating this event.🎄
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Amazing mirrored candlestick in a star shape, and I love the wreath!
Aroha nui and Meri Kirihemete to you too, and to all celebrating this event.🎄
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Excellent alt-text, I love it when people tell the story of the images. 😀
Bluesky: "I appreciate the alt text on this."
Facebook: "Why do you take photos of sheep? You're weird."
Instagram: "Not interested. No music and they're not doing a dance."
Facebook: "Why do you take photos of sheep? You're weird."
Instagram: "Not interested. No music and they're not doing a dance."
THREAD. A collection of photographs of excellent sheep I have met on walks.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
December 15, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Excellent alt-text, I love it when people tell the story of the images. 😀
So frustrating: the parcel I sent to my #SecretSantaAoNZ giftee has been sitting in the depot, in their city, since last Monday morning ...
It's like NZPost forgot it was going to be Xmas!
Ringing NZPost tomorrow if there's no movement.
It's like NZPost forgot it was going to be Xmas!
Ringing NZPost tomorrow if there's no movement.
December 13, 2025 at 6:55 PM
So frustrating: the parcel I sent to my #SecretSantaAoNZ giftee has been sitting in the depot, in their city, since last Monday morning ...
It's like NZPost forgot it was going to be Xmas!
Ringing NZPost tomorrow if there's no movement.
It's like NZPost forgot it was going to be Xmas!
Ringing NZPost tomorrow if there's no movement.