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Derek
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A proud Grandparent; I once did a bit of distance running for charity. #NFFC #COYR
I started out with nothing and I’ve still got most of it left… 🙄
On this day in 1983: 43 years ago today. It became compulsory in the UK to wear car seat belts. #OTD
January 31, 2026 at 5:47 AM
A lucky 3rd guess today
#Wordle 1,687 3/6

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January 31, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Fact of the day: Single people are 45% more likely to buy something on impulse than married people.
January 31, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Good morning everyone xx
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January 31, 2026 at 5:44 AM
On this day in 1988: 38 years ago today. A microlight aircraft landed near Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺 and created a new record time of 55 days since leaving London 🇬🇧 #OTD
January 30, 2026 at 5:47 AM
One more guess than usual for me today #Wordle 1,686 5/6

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January 30, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Fact of the day: A group of people that are hired to clap (or heckle) at a performance are called a claque.
January 30, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Good morning everyone xx
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January 30, 2026 at 5:45 AM
On this day in 1942: 84 years ago today. The first broadcast of Desert Island Discs on BBC radio, devised and presented by Roy Plomley. It is the longest-running factual programme in the history of radio. #OTD
January 29, 2026 at 5:48 AM
Solved by a process of elimination today. With so many early choices not included; it narrowed the possibilities, making it easier.
#Wordle 1,685 5/6

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January 29, 2026 at 5:47 AM
Fact of the day: Argon is used to fill the space in most light bulbs. Neon is used in fluorescent signs. Fluorescent lights are filled with mercury gas.
January 29, 2026 at 5:47 AM
Good morning everyone xx
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January 29, 2026 at 5:46 AM
On this day in 1998: 28 years ago today. Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher played a 20-minute solo gig at the King Head, an English pub in Santa Monica, California 🇺🇸 in front of 250 fans. #OTD
January 28, 2026 at 6:02 AM
Better than my average score today
#Wordle 1,684 3/6

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January 28, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Fact of the day: It takes the Hubble telescope about 97 minutes to complete an orbit of the Earth.
On average, the Hubble uses the equivalent amount of energy as 30 household lightbulbs to complete an orbit.
January 28, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Good morning everyone xx
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January 28, 2026 at 5:59 AM
On this day in 2001: 25 years ago today. The first Holocaust Memorial Day was held in the UK, on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by Soviet troops. The Holocaust resulted in the annihilation of 6 million European Jews and millions of others by the Nazi regime #OTD
January 27, 2026 at 5:51 AM
Another tricky, uncommon word today
#Wordle 1,683 6/6

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January 27, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Fact of the day: During Bill Clinton's entire eight year presidency of the USA, he only sent two e-mails. One was to astronaut John Glenn when he was aboard the space shuttle, and the other was for a test of the e-mail system.
January 27, 2026 at 5:49 AM
Good morning everyone xx
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January 27, 2026 at 5:48 AM
On this day in 1994: 32 years ago today. A protester fired two blank shots from a starting pistol at HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales (now HM King Charles III), as he prepared to speak at an Australia Day rally in Sydney 🇦🇺 #OTD
January 26, 2026 at 8:48 AM
So many different possibilities today, but found the answer just in time
#Wordle 1,682 6/6

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January 26, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Fact of the day: Elephants and humans are the only mammals that have chins.
January 26, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Good morning everyone xx
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January 26, 2026 at 8:45 AM
On this day in 1759: 267 years ago today. Born at Alloway 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet. His birthday is celebrated as ‘Burns Night’ by Scots around the world. His poem (& song) Auld Lang Syne is sung on New Year's Eve, or Hogmanay, as it's known in Scotland. #OTD #BurnsNight
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January 25, 2026 at 8:14 AM