Badger Mash
@badgermash.bsky.social
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Badger Mash
@badgermash.bsky.social
· Jan 16
Silly question, which I've drawn a blank on: in a few months time, the landline phone system in this building will be disconnected. Is there anything it could be, even partially, used for, however whacky?
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Ahoy #galanthophiles @bramblebotanist.bsky.social @ghostofdatura.bsky.social this dumped plant has the elwesii wrap-around base but is enormous - man’s hand for scale! Any ID suggestions please?
February 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Ahoy #galanthophiles @bramblebotanist.bsky.social @ghostofdatura.bsky.social this dumped plant has the elwesii wrap-around base but is enormous - man’s hand for scale! Any ID suggestions please?
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A magnificent set of choices led to this. What a time to be alive www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Amazon delivery van 'stuck on The Broomway after following GPS'
HM Coastguard Southend says the van driver had been trying to get to Foulness Island.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 7:05 PM
A magnificent set of choices led to this. What a time to be alive www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Fossil hunters urged to not search cliff falls. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Fossil hunters urged to avoid Jurassic Coast cliff falls
There have been a number of landslides along the Dorset coast in recent months due to wet weather.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Fossil hunters urged to not search cliff falls. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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February 15, 2026 at 7:38 AM
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Franzi Schimmer captured this Grizzly bear in Brooks Falls, Alaska just floating along, tippy-tapping down the river, browsing the salmon.
Prior to hibernation, up to 40% of a bear's body mass is fat, which is less dense than water (~0.9 g/cm^2), so the murder-monster is also a floaty-boaty.
Prior to hibernation, up to 40% of a bear's body mass is fat, which is less dense than water (~0.9 g/cm^2), so the murder-monster is also a floaty-boaty.
February 14, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Franzi Schimmer captured this Grizzly bear in Brooks Falls, Alaska just floating along, tippy-tapping down the river, browsing the salmon.
Prior to hibernation, up to 40% of a bear's body mass is fat, which is less dense than water (~0.9 g/cm^2), so the murder-monster is also a floaty-boaty.
Prior to hibernation, up to 40% of a bear's body mass is fat, which is less dense than water (~0.9 g/cm^2), so the murder-monster is also a floaty-boaty.
Malvern Link used to be like this pretty much every night of the year.
February 15, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Malvern Link used to be like this pretty much every night of the year.
Only a few feet from one, and it took all those guesses...
🌵 Plant #869 🌴
I figured it out in 12 guesses!
🟧🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟩
🔥 46 | Avg. Guesses: 9.7
flora.metazooa.com
#metaflora
🌵 Plant #869 🌴
I figured it out in 12 guesses!
🟧🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟩
🔥 46 | Avg. Guesses: 9.7
flora.metazooa.com
#metaflora
Metaflora
Become an evolutionary detective to find the Mystery Plant!
flora.metazooa.com
February 15, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Only a few feet from one, and it took all those guesses...
🌵 Plant #869 🌴
I figured it out in 12 guesses!
🟧🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟩
🔥 46 | Avg. Guesses: 9.7
flora.metazooa.com
#metaflora
🌵 Plant #869 🌴
I figured it out in 12 guesses!
🟧🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟩
🔥 46 | Avg. Guesses: 9.7
flora.metazooa.com
#metaflora
My "system" will need to be changed again...
🐭 Animal #930 🦙
I figured it out in 2 guesses!
🟧🟩
🔥 46 | Avg. Guesses: 6.5
metazooa.com
#metazooa
🐭 Animal #930 🦙
I figured it out in 2 guesses!
🟧🟩
🔥 46 | Avg. Guesses: 6.5
metazooa.com
#metazooa
Metazooa
Become an evolutionary detective to find the Mystery Animal!
metazooa.com
February 15, 2026 at 7:00 AM
My "system" will need to be changed again...
🐭 Animal #930 🦙
I figured it out in 2 guesses!
🟧🟩
🔥 46 | Avg. Guesses: 6.5
metazooa.com
#metazooa
🐭 Animal #930 🦙
I figured it out in 2 guesses!
🟧🟩
🔥 46 | Avg. Guesses: 6.5
metazooa.com
#metazooa
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Personally I'll be waiting until tomorrow for twice as many marshmallows
February 14, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Personally I'll be waiting until tomorrow for twice as many marshmallows
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My brother Garry has dementia and is currently lost somewhere in the Chester area. If anyone should spot him please call the police on 999. We'd appreciate reposts. @shitchester.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
My brother Garry has dementia and is currently lost somewhere in the Chester area. If anyone should spot him please call the police on 999. We'd appreciate reposts. @shitchester.bsky.social
Not seen this for a while.
February 14, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Not seen this for a while.
🍀 Plant #868 🍀
I figured it out in 7 guesses!
🟨🟧🟨🟨🟨🟨🟩
🔥 45 | Avg. Guesses: 9.7
flora.metazooa.com
#metaflora
I figured it out in 7 guesses!
🟨🟧🟨🟨🟨🟨🟩
🔥 45 | Avg. Guesses: 9.7
flora.metazooa.com
#metaflora
Metaflora
Become an evolutionary detective to find the Mystery Plant!
flora.metazooa.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:59 AM
🍀 Plant #868 🍀
I figured it out in 7 guesses!
🟨🟧🟨🟨🟨🟨🟩
🔥 45 | Avg. Guesses: 9.7
flora.metazooa.com
#metaflora
I figured it out in 7 guesses!
🟨🟧🟨🟨🟨🟨🟩
🔥 45 | Avg. Guesses: 9.7
flora.metazooa.com
#metaflora
Metazooa
Become an evolutionary detective to find the Mystery Animal!
metazooa.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:43 AM
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We have updated the PCR map to align with UKHSA's new date periods.
Short version: a big improvement with more up-to-date data
BUT
the new data shows levels are higher than we thought.
Long version below 👇
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Short version: a big improvement with more up-to-date data
BUT
the new data shows levels are higher than we thought.
Long version below 👇
1/10
February 13, 2026 at 8:01 PM
We have updated the PCR map to align with UKHSA's new date periods.
Short version: a big improvement with more up-to-date data
BUT
the new data shows levels are higher than we thought.
Long version below 👇
1/10
Short version: a big improvement with more up-to-date data
BUT
the new data shows levels are higher than we thought.
Long version below 👇
1/10
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Once, marshes in East London could absorb some flood water. We've built over these with a sea of concrete, losing the 'sponginess' to absorb intense climate-driven rain. Sewers built for an era of lower rainfall can be overwhelmed, contaminating flood waters.
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East London is at high risk of extreme flooding – here’s how to limit the damage
London has lost the natural buffer that used to help water drain away. As the sea level rises and storm surges get more prevalent, chances of flooding are greater.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Once, marshes in East London could absorb some flood water. We've built over these with a sea of concrete, losing the 'sponginess' to absorb intense climate-driven rain. Sewers built for an era of lower rainfall can be overwhelmed, contaminating flood waters.
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Screenshot of map showing areas of London & home counties predicted to be below annual flood level by 2050. This is a screenshot from a global map. You can investigate how flood risk is predicted to rise where you live via link below:
share.google/V1FP4UpSUEHY...
share.google/V1FP4UpSUEHY...
February 13, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Screenshot of map showing areas of London & home counties predicted to be below annual flood level by 2050. This is a screenshot from a global map. You can investigate how flood risk is predicted to rise where you live via link below:
share.google/V1FP4UpSUEHY...
share.google/V1FP4UpSUEHY...
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Mohammad Deepak: The Hindu who stood up for a Muslim and became a hero in India
Mohammad Deepak: The Hindu who stood up for a Muslim and became a hero in India
Deepak Kumar's confronting of Hindu vigilantes is being hailed as a rare act of heroism. It's also got him death threats.
www.bbc.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Mohammad Deepak: The Hindu who stood up for a Muslim and became a hero in India
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🌳 Plant #867 ☘️
I figured it out in 3 guesses!
🟫🟫🟩
🔥 44 | Avg. Guesses: 9.7
flora.metazooa.com
#metaflora
I figured it out in 3 guesses!
🟫🟫🟩
🔥 44 | Avg. Guesses: 9.7
flora.metazooa.com
#metaflora
Metaflora
Become an evolutionary detective to find the Mystery Plant!
flora.metazooa.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:38 AM
🌳 Plant #867 ☘️
I figured it out in 3 guesses!
🟫🟫🟩
🔥 44 | Avg. Guesses: 9.7
flora.metazooa.com
#metaflora
I figured it out in 3 guesses!
🟫🟫🟩
🔥 44 | Avg. Guesses: 9.7
flora.metazooa.com
#metaflora
Metazooa
Become an evolutionary detective to find the Mystery Animal!
metazooa.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:36 AM
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Yes he did. There’s no plaque.
As a matter of fact he wrote it while crouching down just behind my front teeth.
February 12, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Yes he did. There’s no plaque.
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totally enthralled by this oven mitt with an onion sitting on it at LAX with the words “2. Keep important medications with you” over it. I took dozens of photos
February 12, 2026 at 6:58 PM
totally enthralled by this oven mitt with an onion sitting on it at LAX with the words “2. Keep important medications with you” over it. I took dozens of photos
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BBC to make hundreds of millions of pounds of cuts
BBC to make hundreds of millions of pounds of cuts
The outgoing director general told staff about the savings during an internal call on Thursday.
www.bbc.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:57 PM
BBC to make hundreds of millions of pounds of cuts