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Russ Swan
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Recovering journalist, universe/UK/Notts. Geek, nerd, dweeb. Fixer. Author of popular science book. Columnist @ Lab News. Motorcycles. Spaniels. Science. Engineering. Screaming into the void
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More choice doesn’t always mean more freedom. Sometimes it just means more faff.
Although it seems Eric did the tying
Who knows what kinky fun they got up to, but it would still be a typo :)
Yikes. Get will soon. Wet leaves maybe? Definite hazard at this time of year.
Anybody who has spent any time as an editor will be familiar with The Editors' Curse. That's the thing where any typo, no matter how fleeting, leaps out and demands attention. Tonight I'm watching an old episode of Andromeda, and this is on the opening credits. I'm embarrassed for Eric.
Tom Daley, what the fuck are you wearing?
I've seen a few miniature railways in my time, and there were several steam engines begging for attention. Never seen a mini ride-on Intercity 125 before. At Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre. #steam #railway #heritage
This looks like the test Trump was boasting about passing last week, used to assess dementia.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montrea...
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The poppy, remembering those who died in the wars against fascism. #remembrance #antifa
The observation that they are unremarkable suggests the title is merit-related, which is a funny thought.
The poppy, remembering those who died in the wars against fascism. #remembrance #antifa
I thought it was an umbrella
How long before the rumour about now ex-prince's real father surface again? Brian or Bill might think that it could save the monarchy, if this wrong'un was never really 'one of us'.

But it might bring the whole house down, especially if the the other rumour about the other one also resurfaces.
At least it isn't Witchell
BBC News practically having an orgasm over another trivial misdemeanour from Rachel Reeve. Had this been Boris or any other Tory it would never have seen the light of day.
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I recall in the 60s, Remembrance Day was one solemn Sunday morning. That was it.
It was a moving occasion at our local memorial and attended by actual WW1 and WW2 veterans. Unlike the mawkish weeks long competition for the most tasteless display of a poppy that it's become
Often, less is more.
On National Clock Confusion Day, a visit to the meridian line within the Bromley House Library in Nottingham. When the sun, shining through the small hole at upper left of the window, falls on the line, it is noon (local noon, 4 mins 33 sec behind Greenwich). Bit cloudy today though.
I think the Chinese favour 8, which is a homophone for fat, indicating prosperity.
Aren't all fossils prehistoric?
True. I went past there just yesterday.
Sorry to do this, but it's Seagal. Gag still works though.
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Experts suggest the quickest way to burn 2000 calories is to forget your brownies are in the oven.
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BY THE WAY

If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.

There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.

Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."

TURN IT OFF.
No ambiguity in this Halloween decoration from Lidl, none at all. Suitable for all houses of ill repute.

Pic by me.

#Halloween #Lidl #brothel