John Osborn 🏳️🌈
@johnosborn.bsky.social
Aerospace Nerd, Terrible Cars, Politics, Occasional Writer, Design Enthusiast, Angry Gay, Friend you Haven't Met Yet. Texan expat now calling PNW home. Protect Trans Kids (and adults too).
Perhaps you've seen the edited studio version, but have you seen CDK's stage version at World of Dance Eindhoven? Fantastic stuff. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sXC...
CDK | Showcase | World of Dance Eindhoven 2024 | #WODEIN24
YouTube video by World of Dance Championship Series
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January 29, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Perhaps you've seen the edited studio version, but have you seen CDK's stage version at World of Dance Eindhoven? Fantastic stuff. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sXC...
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hello I am launching my very own podcast with @jordanjamboree.pittbert.gay where we (mostly casually!) chat about car culture in the decline of the American empire, auto racing, and industry news interspersed with tales of our former auto journo careers. we call it TRAN GIRLISMO
January 29, 2026 at 1:21 AM
hello I am launching my very own podcast with @jordanjamboree.pittbert.gay where we (mostly casually!) chat about car culture in the decline of the American empire, auto racing, and industry news interspersed with tales of our former auto journo careers. we call it TRAN GIRLISMO
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The 1910-1911 Fiat S76, known as the "Beast of Turin," featuring a 28.5-liter four-cylinder engine—one of the largest ever in a car. It produced approximately 290–300 hp and 1,991 lb-ft of torque, reaching an unofficial 132.27 mph in 1913
#weirdcarbs
#fiat
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eToH...
#weirdcarbs
#fiat
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eToH...
Firey Beast of Turin Let Loose on the Highway | Part One
YouTube video by Goodwood Road & Racing
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January 28, 2026 at 7:28 PM
The 1910-1911 Fiat S76, known as the "Beast of Turin," featuring a 28.5-liter four-cylinder engine—one of the largest ever in a car. It produced approximately 290–300 hp and 1,991 lb-ft of torque, reaching an unofficial 132.27 mph in 1913
#weirdcarbs
#fiat
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eToH...
#weirdcarbs
#fiat
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eToH...
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The theme of the Osaka '70 World Expo in Japan was "Progress & Harmony for Mankind." The aim was to showcase the possibilities of modern technology to create a foundation for a high quality of life and peace throughout the world.
March 24, 2025 at 11:54 PM
The theme of the Osaka '70 World Expo in Japan was "Progress & Harmony for Mankind." The aim was to showcase the possibilities of modern technology to create a foundation for a high quality of life and peace throughout the world.
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Braniff Airways Model 66310 Armchair. Alexander Hayden Girard. c.1968.
Image: Cooper Hewitt.
Image: Cooper Hewitt.
January 12, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Braniff Airways Model 66310 Armchair. Alexander Hayden Girard. c.1968.
Image: Cooper Hewitt.
Image: Cooper Hewitt.
If you roadtrip a Mach-E, does it do charge planning? As in, it figures out where to stop and charge, how much to charge to get to the next charger, etc? Does it work well?
Same question for Hyundai/KIA EVs too, I guess.
Same question for Hyundai/KIA EVs too, I guess.
January 28, 2026 at 1:34 PM
If you roadtrip a Mach-E, does it do charge planning? As in, it figures out where to stop and charge, how much to charge to get to the next charger, etc? Does it work well?
Same question for Hyundai/KIA EVs too, I guess.
Same question for Hyundai/KIA EVs too, I guess.
Sell passenger car size versions of this and bring back coachbuilding.
January 28, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Sell passenger car size versions of this and bring back coachbuilding.
So I’m at a Stop sign, wanting to turn left, and I have to wait for one of those citrus green 1st Gen Honda Insights to drive past.
“That’s rare,” I say to my passenger.
As it passes, another car rounds the bend: A tiny JDM Daihatsu van.
“That too.”
I turn left behind the van.
“That’s rare,” I say to my passenger.
As it passes, another car rounds the bend: A tiny JDM Daihatsu van.
“That too.”
I turn left behind the van.
January 27, 2026 at 12:13 PM
So I’m at a Stop sign, wanting to turn left, and I have to wait for one of those citrus green 1st Gen Honda Insights to drive past.
“That’s rare,” I say to my passenger.
As it passes, another car rounds the bend: A tiny JDM Daihatsu van.
“That too.”
I turn left behind the van.
“That’s rare,” I say to my passenger.
As it passes, another car rounds the bend: A tiny JDM Daihatsu van.
“That too.”
I turn left behind the van.
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Imagine if you had told these guys a year ago that they would become torchbearers for the Olympics because they had such hot gay sex on a television show
January 26, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Imagine if you had told these guys a year ago that they would become torchbearers for the Olympics because they had such hot gay sex on a television show
I think we don't talk enough about how incredible The Bobs are as songwriters and performers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCvB...
Angels Of Mercy
YouTube video by The Bobs - Topic
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January 27, 2026 at 3:44 AM
I think we don't talk enough about how incredible The Bobs are as songwriters and performers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCvB...
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mcdonald’s drive thru employee wearing a popeyes uniform. a coup d’etat appears to be underway
January 27, 2026 at 2:16 AM
mcdonald’s drive thru employee wearing a popeyes uniform. a coup d’etat appears to be underway
This week’s rental car wheel of fortune landed on Chrysler Pacifica. Every time I drive one of these things I’m surprised by how quick it is, like a charging hippo.
January 27, 2026 at 1:47 AM
This week’s rental car wheel of fortune landed on Chrysler Pacifica. Every time I drive one of these things I’m surprised by how quick it is, like a charging hippo.
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I've been stewing about something for the last few weeks. This might come out as a half formed thought but I need to say it out loud. In 2006, I was in Iraq. Kirkuk. It was a chaotic time and kirkuk in particular was complicated. 1/x
Just reading the affidavits from the pediatrician and the kids' facepaint artist about what they saw when the federal agents killed the nurse outside the donut shop
January 25, 2026 at 3:23 AM
I've been stewing about something for the last few weeks. This might come out as a half formed thought but I need to say it out loud. In 2006, I was in Iraq. Kirkuk. It was a chaotic time and kirkuk in particular was complicated. 1/x
People always astonished to discover that they’re supposed to sit in the seat specified on the boarding pass.
January 26, 2026 at 7:35 PM
People always astonished to discover that they’re supposed to sit in the seat specified on the boarding pass.
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Bang & Olufsen BeoSound Ouverture CD-Tape-Tuner (1994)
January 26, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Bang & Olufsen BeoSound Ouverture CD-Tape-Tuner (1994)
I watched the Straight Pipes guys, who I normally like, drive a late-90s Honda Prelude and generally freak out about how exotically weird what, to me, is a perfectly normal car. Anyway, I’m quietly going crazy at yet more car social media people advocating for removing an airbag, which they did.
January 26, 2026 at 6:59 PM
I watched the Straight Pipes guys, who I normally like, drive a late-90s Honda Prelude and generally freak out about how exotically weird what, to me, is a perfectly normal car. Anyway, I’m quietly going crazy at yet more car social media people advocating for removing an airbag, which they did.
Spotted one of the cooler Alaska aircraft with special livery.
January 26, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Spotted one of the cooler Alaska aircraft with special livery.
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1. Yesterday I was fortunate enough to visit the Alfa Romeo museum in Milan. What a gorgeous museum of design.
Over the next few days I'll be posting a thread of pictures from my visit.
Here's a teaser.
Over the next few days I'll be posting a thread of pictures from my visit.
Here's a teaser.
January 26, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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You find me once again at an airport. Hot take: The giant vat of oatmeal remains undefeated at the breakfast buffet. Yummy, filling, and very difficult to mess up. Sure, get some protein to go with it, but those low GI carbs are going to keep you going until your next meal.
January 26, 2026 at 6:16 PM
You find me once again at an airport. Hot take: The giant vat of oatmeal remains undefeated at the breakfast buffet. Yummy, filling, and very difficult to mess up. Sure, get some protein to go with it, but those low GI carbs are going to keep you going until your next meal.
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Stressful times. Maybe an #EccentricRichUncle game this Friday? Y’all want that or are we too upset?
January 26, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Stressful times. Maybe an #EccentricRichUncle game this Friday? Y’all want that or are we too upset?
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Stressful times. Maybe an #EccentricRichUncle game this Friday? Y’all want that or are we too upset?
January 26, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Stressful times. Maybe an #EccentricRichUncle game this Friday? Y’all want that or are we too upset?
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During the Great Depression, the WPA hired 274 librarians, mostly local women, to carry books from local libraries to rural Appalachian residents, riding 100-120 miles a week, across rugged terrain.
They also prepared special collection scrapbooks with recipes, canning techniques, how-to guides.
They also prepared special collection scrapbooks with recipes, canning techniques, how-to guides.
These Women Rode Miles on Horseback Just to Deliver Library Books
Librarians are amazing.
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January 26, 2026 at 1:01 AM
During the Great Depression, the WPA hired 274 librarians, mostly local women, to carry books from local libraries to rural Appalachian residents, riding 100-120 miles a week, across rugged terrain.
They also prepared special collection scrapbooks with recipes, canning techniques, how-to guides.
They also prepared special collection scrapbooks with recipes, canning techniques, how-to guides.
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This is from 2017, but it stands as tall as ever
January 26, 2026 at 12:57 AM
This is from 2017, but it stands as tall as ever
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Volunteer information should be available on your county’s office of elections’ website. Primaries are coming up pretty soon. Even with increased voting by mail, recent elections have had a lot of in person participation. They will need lots of help.
January 26, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Volunteer information should be available on your county’s office of elections’ website. Primaries are coming up pretty soon. Even with increased voting by mail, recent elections have had a lot of in person participation. They will need lots of help.