Generic Eccentric
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Trying to make sense of the world. Here for my daily OSINT fix.
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We have no evidence that George Washington had a lightsaber. But absence of evidence is not itself proof that he didn’t have a lightsaber.
George Washington likely did not have, but may have had, a lightsaber.
George Washington likely did not have, but may have had, a lightsaber.
If you like stories about waging a rebellion against an empire, you don't have to go to a galaxy far, far away. Just check out the Washington Monument. General George Washington won the Revolutionary War without a lightsaber.
January 10, 2026 at 6:50 PM
We have no evidence that George Washington had a lightsaber. But absence of evidence is not itself proof that he didn’t have a lightsaber.
George Washington likely did not have, but may have had, a lightsaber.
George Washington likely did not have, but may have had, a lightsaber.
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Freedom from China? The mine at the centre of Europe’s push for rare earth metals
Freedom from China? The mine at the centre of Europe’s push for rare earth metals
Swedish producer is trying to to accelerate the process of extracting the elements vital for hi-tech products
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Freedom from China? The mine at the centre of Europe’s push for rare earth metals
Shuzo Matsuoka channeling sisu with a positive angle is a good way to start your morning.
January 10, 2026 at 6:39 AM
Shuzo Matsuoka channeling sisu with a positive angle is a good way to start your morning.
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Greenland ranks eighth in the world for rare earth reserves, with 1.5 million tons, and is home to two rare earth deposits that are among the largest in the world.
Read more on Greenland from @minerals.csis.org: www.csis.org/analysis/gre...
Read more on Greenland from @minerals.csis.org: www.csis.org/analysis/gre...
January 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Greenland ranks eighth in the world for rare earth reserves, with 1.5 million tons, and is home to two rare earth deposits that are among the largest in the world.
Read more on Greenland from @minerals.csis.org: www.csis.org/analysis/gre...
Read more on Greenland from @minerals.csis.org: www.csis.org/analysis/gre...
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The regime likely determined that the current protest movement represents an extremely dire security threat and the regime has intensified its crackdown, including by taking the rare step of using IRGC Ground Forces to suppress protests in at least one province 1/7
Read more isw.pub/IranUpdate01...
Read more isw.pub/IranUpdate01...
January 9, 2026 at 4:41 AM
The regime likely determined that the current protest movement represents an extremely dire security threat and the regime has intensified its crackdown, including by taking the rare step of using IRGC Ground Forces to suppress protests in at least one province 1/7
Read more isw.pub/IranUpdate01...
Read more isw.pub/IranUpdate01...
10 k 😂
Trump considers paying "Greenlanders" $10,000 – $100,000 per person to join the U.S. and support secession from Denmark. -Reuters
January 8, 2026 at 6:07 PM
10 k 😂
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Long thread:
There is no proof that the "Venezuela for Ukraine" swap that Fiona Hill described in her 2019 testimony was ever completed, but there are signs that it is beginning to play out.
Two weeks before US troops nabbed Maduro and his wife, Russia pulled all of its people out of Venezuela.
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There is no proof that the "Venezuela for Ukraine" swap that Fiona Hill described in her 2019 testimony was ever completed, but there are signs that it is beginning to play out.
Two weeks before US troops nabbed Maduro and his wife, Russia pulled all of its people out of Venezuela.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Long thread:
There is no proof that the "Venezuela for Ukraine" swap that Fiona Hill described in her 2019 testimony was ever completed, but there are signs that it is beginning to play out.
Two weeks before US troops nabbed Maduro and his wife, Russia pulled all of its people out of Venezuela.
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There is no proof that the "Venezuela for Ukraine" swap that Fiona Hill described in her 2019 testimony was ever completed, but there are signs that it is beginning to play out.
Two weeks before US troops nabbed Maduro and his wife, Russia pulled all of its people out of Venezuela.
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Guys! Guys! This is SO cool. This is a time lapse from the Chandra X-ray Observatory of Kepler’s Supernova Remnant over 25 years!
January 6, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Guys! Guys! This is SO cool. This is a time lapse from the Chandra X-ray Observatory of Kepler’s Supernova Remnant over 25 years!
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In Östersund there are three heated park benches, using the return water in the district-heating system. They are heated to about 38°c
www.svt.se/nyheter/loka...
www.svt.se/nyheter/loka...
Värmebänkarna poppis i Östersund – nu har den tredje invigts
Jämtkraft har installerat tre parkbänkar med inbyggd fjärrvärme i Östersund. – Det är jättevarmt och skönt, ungefär 38 grader, säger Mikael Lindvall projektansvarig på Jämtkraft.
www.svt.se
January 6, 2026 at 7:56 PM
In Östersund there are three heated park benches, using the return water in the district-heating system. They are heated to about 38°c
www.svt.se/nyheter/loka...
www.svt.se/nyheter/loka...
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NEW – Denmark and Greenland have requested a meeting with Marco Rubio, Greenlandic minister says
www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...
www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...
LIVE Storpolitisk drama mellem USA, Danmark og Grønland
www.dr.dk
January 6, 2026 at 6:25 PM
NEW – Denmark and Greenland have requested a meeting with Marco Rubio, Greenlandic minister says
www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...
www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...
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Good news: Russia is failing in the Arctic.
The Kremlin has admitted its Arctic development plans are impossible as ports are deteriorating and the aging icebreaker fleet can’t cope.
The Kremlin has admitted its Arctic development plans are impossible as ports are deteriorating and the aging icebreaker fleet can’t cope.
January 6, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Good news: Russia is failing in the Arctic.
The Kremlin has admitted its Arctic development plans are impossible as ports are deteriorating and the aging icebreaker fleet can’t cope.
The Kremlin has admitted its Arctic development plans are impossible as ports are deteriorating and the aging icebreaker fleet can’t cope.
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Amazing situation where the six large European NATO members (France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, United Kingdom) issue joint statement with Denmark reaffirming Greenland/Denmark autonomy, NATO membership after threat from Trump regime to take Greenland. stm.dk/statsministe...
January 6, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Amazing situation where the six large European NATO members (France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, United Kingdom) issue joint statement with Denmark reaffirming Greenland/Denmark autonomy, NATO membership after threat from Trump regime to take Greenland. stm.dk/statsministe...
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Denmark political parties to hold extraordinary meeting on "kingdom's relationship with the US"
www.dr.dk/nyheder/poli...
www.dr.dk/nyheder/poli...
LIVE: Storpolitisk drama mellem USA, Danmark og Grønland
www.dr.dk
January 6, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Denmark political parties to hold extraordinary meeting on "kingdom's relationship with the US"
www.dr.dk/nyheder/poli...
www.dr.dk/nyheder/poli...
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#Iceland's Foreign Minister: US #attack on #Venezuela is not in line with international #law. She says Iceland’s position on Greenland is absolutely clear, and rules out the #USA being allowed to act in Iceland in the event of a #takeover of #Greenland.
Þorgerður Katrín: US attack on Venezuela not in line with international law - RÚV.is
The FM also says Iceland’s position on Greenland is absolutely clear, and that Iceland stands with her people. She rules out US authorities being allowed to act in Iceland, in the event of a takeover ...
www.ruv.is
January 6, 2026 at 6:11 AM
#Iceland's Foreign Minister: US #attack on #Venezuela is not in line with international #law. She says Iceland’s position on Greenland is absolutely clear, and rules out the #USA being allowed to act in Iceland in the event of a #takeover of #Greenland.
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The Saga of the Bella 1 and the Mysterious U.S. Special Forces Movements
As rumors swirl over the deployment of 160th SOAR to the UK as the sanctioned tanker, approaches the GIUK gap, let’s look at what we do and don’t know about the bizarre situation.
Story: theaviationist.com/2026/01/06/t...
As rumors swirl over the deployment of 160th SOAR to the UK as the sanctioned tanker, approaches the GIUK gap, let’s look at what we do and don’t know about the bizarre situation.
Story: theaviationist.com/2026/01/06/t...
The Saga of the Bella 1 and the Mysterious U.S. Special Forces Movements
As rumors swirl over the deployment of 160th SOAR aircraft to the UK as the sanctioned tanker Bella 1, or Marinera, approaches the GIUK gap, let's look at
theaviationist.com
January 6, 2026 at 7:10 AM
The Saga of the Bella 1 and the Mysterious U.S. Special Forces Movements
As rumors swirl over the deployment of 160th SOAR to the UK as the sanctioned tanker, approaches the GIUK gap, let’s look at what we do and don’t know about the bizarre situation.
Story: theaviationist.com/2026/01/06/t...
As rumors swirl over the deployment of 160th SOAR to the UK as the sanctioned tanker, approaches the GIUK gap, let’s look at what we do and don’t know about the bizarre situation.
Story: theaviationist.com/2026/01/06/t...
It's official, these ghouls have lost their fucking minds.
They have NO understanding whatsoever about any consequences.
They have NO understanding whatsoever about any consequences.
TAPPER: Can you rule out the US is going to take Greenland by force?
MILLER: Greenland should be part of the US. By what right does Denmark assert control over Greenland? The US is the power of NATO
T: So force is on the table?
M: Nobody is gonna fight the US militarily over future of Greenland
MILLER: Greenland should be part of the US. By what right does Denmark assert control over Greenland? The US is the power of NATO
T: So force is on the table?
M: Nobody is gonna fight the US militarily over future of Greenland
January 6, 2026 at 12:04 AM
It's official, these ghouls have lost their fucking minds.
They have NO understanding whatsoever about any consequences.
They have NO understanding whatsoever about any consequences.
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This video, viewed millions of times on TikTok, Facebook and X, claims to show Venezuelans taking to the street to thank the US for detaining Maduro.
But the video is a combination of four AI-generated clips and was first posted on TikTok by a user who frequently shares AI videos. It's not real.
But the video is a combination of four AI-generated clips and was first posted on TikTok by a user who frequently shares AI videos. It's not real.
January 4, 2026 at 7:39 PM
This video, viewed millions of times on TikTok, Facebook and X, claims to show Venezuelans taking to the street to thank the US for detaining Maduro.
But the video is a combination of four AI-generated clips and was first posted on TikTok by a user who frequently shares AI videos. It's not real.
But the video is a combination of four AI-generated clips and was first posted on TikTok by a user who frequently shares AI videos. It's not real.
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A transformer from the Rheinhafen-Dampfkraftwerk Karlsruhe power plant in Germany has arrived in Ukraine to support its energy grid amid ongoing Russian attacks. The delivery was coordinated with the help of GIZ Ukraine, as part of the German-Ukrainian energy partnership backed by German government.
January 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM
A transformer from the Rheinhafen-Dampfkraftwerk Karlsruhe power plant in Germany has arrived in Ukraine to support its energy grid amid ongoing Russian attacks. The delivery was coordinated with the help of GIZ Ukraine, as part of the German-Ukrainian energy partnership backed by German government.
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Putin now admits what the Kremlin has denied for months: Russia's war-driven growth is over.
Labor reserves are exhausted, unemployment — at record lows, and no solutions in sight.
Key takeaways from his annual Direct Line broadcast: [1/13]
Labor reserves are exhausted, unemployment — at record lows, and no solutions in sight.
Key takeaways from his annual Direct Line broadcast: [1/13]
January 5, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Putin now admits what the Kremlin has denied for months: Russia's war-driven growth is over.
Labor reserves are exhausted, unemployment — at record lows, and no solutions in sight.
Key takeaways from his annual Direct Line broadcast: [1/13]
Labor reserves are exhausted, unemployment — at record lows, and no solutions in sight.
Key takeaways from his annual Direct Line broadcast: [1/13]
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Reporter: Did you speak with the oil companies before the operation? Did you tip them off?
Trump: Before and after. They want to go in and they’re going to do a great job.
Trump: Before and after. They want to go in and they’re going to do a great job.
January 5, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Reporter: Did you speak with the oil companies before the operation? Did you tip them off?
Trump: Before and after. They want to go in and they’re going to do a great job.
Trump: Before and after. They want to go in and they’re going to do a great job.
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I think "discussed" is too mild a phrasing. If US attacks Greenland, Europe should basically treat the US the same way they treat Russia.
The US has loads of military installations in Europe. It likes to pretend this is for Europe’s protection, but this is only partly true. Ramstein, as mentioned here by the Greens’FP expert is a good example. If the US decides to attack Greenland, throwing out US mil installations should be discussed
Deutschland muss jetzt schnell sagen, welchen Preis die USA zahlen werden, sollten sie wirklich versuchen Grönland einzunehmen.
(Selbstverständlich hinter den Kulissen.)
Konsequenzen müssen angedroht werden. Alles muss auf den Tisch. Ramstein gehört ganz oben auf den Stapel.
(Selbstverständlich hinter den Kulissen.)
Konsequenzen müssen angedroht werden. Alles muss auf den Tisch. Ramstein gehört ganz oben auf den Stapel.
January 5, 2026 at 1:10 PM
I think "discussed" is too mild a phrasing. If US attacks Greenland, Europe should basically treat the US the same way they treat Russia.
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‼️Wow... The cause of the major ✈️ traffic disruption in 🇬🇷Greek airspace today was not an accident, but rather the result "massive airborne radio interference" 👀
greekcitytimes.com/2026/01/05/g...
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January 4, 2026 at 9:30 PM
‼️Wow... The cause of the major ✈️ traffic disruption in 🇬🇷Greek airspace today was not an accident, but rather the result "massive airborne radio interference" 👀
greekcitytimes.com/2026/01/05/g...
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The track of IMO 9893046 Pacific Diamond is really sus'
January 4, 2026 at 6:54 PM
The track of IMO 9893046 Pacific Diamond is really sus'
Die Zeit says BND eavesdropped on Obama's calls while he was aboard Air Force One 😎
Spionage: BND hörte jahrelang US-Präsident Barack Obama ab
Der deutsche Geheimdienst überwachte regelmäßig Telefonate des damaligen US-Präsidenten an Bord der Air Force One. Erlaubnis von Angela Merkel hatte der BND nicht.
www.zeit.de
January 4, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Die Zeit says BND eavesdropped on Obama's calls while he was aboard Air Force One 😎
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U.S. special operations units transit UK en route to Europe
Recent U.S. military air movements into the UK indicate a redeployment of American special forces into Europe, following a period of heightened operational activity linked to events in Venezuela
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/u-s-special-...
Recent U.S. military air movements into the UK indicate a redeployment of American special forces into Europe, following a period of heightened operational activity linked to events in Venezuela
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/u-s-special-...
U.S. special operations units transit UK en route to Europe
Recent U.S. military air movements into the United Kingdom indicate a redeployment of American special forces into Europe, UK Defence Journal understands.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
January 4, 2026 at 3:18 PM
U.S. special operations units transit UK en route to Europe
Recent U.S. military air movements into the UK indicate a redeployment of American special forces into Europe, following a period of heightened operational activity linked to events in Venezuela
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/u-s-special-...
Recent U.S. military air movements into the UK indicate a redeployment of American special forces into Europe, following a period of heightened operational activity linked to events in Venezuela
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/u-s-special-...