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The Illinois class predreadnoughts were the only US battleships to be built with two funnels placed side by side, a feature also found in the near-contemporary British Majestic class. More details in ALT.
#NavalHistory
#NavalHistory
January 10, 2026 at 2:12 AM
The Illinois class predreadnoughts were the only US battleships to be built with two funnels placed side by side, a feature also found in the near-contemporary British Majestic class. More details in ALT.
#NavalHistory
#NavalHistory
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I don’t think we should have ceded control quite so quickly and without so much as a fight.
January 10, 2026 at 2:52 AM
I don’t think we should have ceded control quite so quickly and without so much as a fight.
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oh fuck it, free to read www.patreon.com/posts/alrigh...
January 10, 2026 at 12:32 AM
oh fuck it, free to read www.patreon.com/posts/alrigh...
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In many cultures, esp. Asian & Latin American countries, Red clothing is worn in the New Year to attract Good Luck & Prosperity. As we begin 2026, let's take a look at some of the gorgeous red dresses that have appeared on film - including Jayne Mansfield's dress from "The Girl Can't Help It".
January 1, 2026 at 5:14 PM
In many cultures, esp. Asian & Latin American countries, Red clothing is worn in the New Year to attract Good Luck & Prosperity. As we begin 2026, let's take a look at some of the gorgeous red dresses that have appeared on film - including Jayne Mansfield's dress from "The Girl Can't Help It".
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One of the most famous Red dresses in a classic Hollywood movie, 1938's "Jezebel", wasn't actually Red, but BROWN. The film starring Bette Davis in the title role was filmed in B&W. Red in B&W film comes across as black, where brown comes across as a lighter, possibly more vivid color on film.
January 1, 2026 at 5:34 PM
One of the most famous Red dresses in a classic Hollywood movie, 1938's "Jezebel", wasn't actually Red, but BROWN. The film starring Bette Davis in the title role was filmed in B&W. Red in B&W film comes across as black, where brown comes across as a lighter, possibly more vivid color on film.
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This thread barely scratches the surface of all the gorgeous costumes in this movie. I highly recommend it! And please excuse some of the "glitches" with this 🧵 - Bluesky was being a bit contrary.
January 10, 2026 at 1:19 AM
This thread barely scratches the surface of all the gorgeous costumes in this movie. I highly recommend it! And please excuse some of the "glitches" with this 🧵 - Bluesky was being a bit contrary.
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The United States of America:
January 10, 2026 at 1:24 AM
The United States of America:
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Trump says US needs to 'own' Denmark to prevent Russia and China from taking it
Trump says US needs to 'own' Denmark to prevent Russia and China from taking it
We will do it "the easy way" or "the hard way", he said, but Denmark says the territory is not for sale.
www.bbc.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Trump says US needs to 'own' Denmark to prevent Russia and China from taking it
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The Sikh Volunteers from Melbourne are heading to Seymour and Mansfield today to distribute freshly cooked Creamy Vegetable Pasta + cold drinks. If you’re able to support them please do so. They are the best of us #VictorianFires #auspol
sikhvolunteersaustralia.org/donation/
sikhvolunteersaustralia.org/donation/
January 9, 2026 at 10:59 PM
The Sikh Volunteers from Melbourne are heading to Seymour and Mansfield today to distribute freshly cooked Creamy Vegetable Pasta + cold drinks. If you’re able to support them please do so. They are the best of us #VictorianFires #auspol
sikhvolunteersaustralia.org/donation/
sikhvolunteersaustralia.org/donation/
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as nation we owe a huge debt to @pupfiction.bsky.social for rapidly re-organising the line-up for the event
January 10, 2026 at 12:10 AM
as nation we owe a huge debt to @pupfiction.bsky.social for rapidly re-organising the line-up for the event
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What, this old thing?? Gnyuki Torimaru brings all of the drama to his 1977 evening cloak. All of a flounce and a ruffle, white rayon jersey creates a flourish to wave in the weekend #V&A #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
January 9, 2026 at 10:16 PM
What, this old thing?? Gnyuki Torimaru brings all of the drama to his 1977 evening cloak. All of a flounce and a ruffle, white rayon jersey creates a flourish to wave in the weekend #V&A #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
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And the winner for the Best Ears Category is... well, we can't decide. You?
Masai giraffe Pips, elephant Wamata and black rhino Tytan and are all orphans growing up in our care. With more than 100 orphaned animals dependent on us, discover how you can help them sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/o...
Masai giraffe Pips, elephant Wamata and black rhino Tytan and are all orphans growing up in our care. With more than 100 orphaned animals dependent on us, discover how you can help them sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/o...
January 9, 2026 at 10:23 PM
And the winner for the Best Ears Category is... well, we can't decide. You?
Masai giraffe Pips, elephant Wamata and black rhino Tytan and are all orphans growing up in our care. With more than 100 orphaned animals dependent on us, discover how you can help them sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/o...
Masai giraffe Pips, elephant Wamata and black rhino Tytan and are all orphans growing up in our care. With more than 100 orphaned animals dependent on us, discover how you can help them sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/o...
Golly, on who's side are we going to fight? #Straya
Trump says US needs to 'own' Denmark to prevent Russia and China from taking it
Trump says US needs to 'own' Denmark to prevent Russia and China from taking it
We will do it "the easy way" or "the hard way", he said, but Denmark says the territory is not for sale.
www.bbc.com
January 10, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Golly, on who's side are we going to fight? #Straya
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i mean, what's more manly than cramming balls in your mouth
January 9, 2026 at 10:32 PM
i mean, what's more manly than cramming balls in your mouth
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The tap water in the Northern Territory town of Katherine — which includes a "designer" mix of river water from the world-famous Nitmiluk National Park and mineral-rich groundwater — has been named Australia's best drop.
From PFAS to perfection: The story behind regional NT town's 'designer' water
The tap water in the Northern Territory town of Katherine — which includes a "designer" mix of river water from the world-famous Nitmiluk National Park and mineral-rich groundwater — has been named Australia's best drop.
www.abc.net.au
January 9, 2026 at 11:08 PM
The tap water in the Northern Territory town of Katherine — which includes a "designer" mix of river water from the world-famous Nitmiluk National Park and mineral-rich groundwater — has been named Australia's best drop.
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What a dreadful year it has been.
January 9, 2026 at 5:32 PM
What a dreadful year it has been.
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Small bit of London joy: two people miming a tennis match from opposite platforms.
January 9, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Small bit of London joy: two people miming a tennis match from opposite platforms.
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Loved the game of the crowd having to throw tennis balls into two large containers on court.
January 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Loved the game of the crowd having to throw tennis balls into two large containers on court.
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An American-crewed de Havilland DH-4 of the Northern Bombing Group over France, 1918. The DH-4s were later supplemented with more advanced DH-9s. (Public Domain)
Image from The United States Navy 1914–18 by Brian Lane Herder
https://bit.ly/4brEcZn
#History #Books #NAvy
Image from The United States Navy 1914–18 by Brian Lane Herder
https://bit.ly/4brEcZn
#History #Books #NAvy
January 9, 2026 at 8:23 PM
An American-crewed de Havilland DH-4 of the Northern Bombing Group over France, 1918. The DH-4s were later supplemented with more advanced DH-9s. (Public Domain)
Image from The United States Navy 1914–18 by Brian Lane Herder
https://bit.ly/4brEcZn
#History #Books #NAvy
Image from The United States Navy 1914–18 by Brian Lane Herder
https://bit.ly/4brEcZn
#History #Books #NAvy
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Now this takes me back
January 9, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Now this takes me back
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Get up, read the news, consider going back to bed…
January 9, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Get up, read the news, consider going back to bed…
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Here’s their website if you’d like to make a donation to pay for ingredients etc:
sikhvolunteersaustralia.org
sikhvolunteersaustralia.org
Sikh Volunteers Australia Inc.
Sikh Volunteers Australia Inc.
sikhvolunteersaustralia.org
January 9, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Here’s their website if you’d like to make a donation to pay for ingredients etc:
sikhvolunteersaustralia.org
sikhvolunteersaustralia.org