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My husband has taught human reproduction and development to the Cambridge medics for over three decades. When people start banging on about "only two biological sexes" he starts with "which sex: genetic, hormonal, or gonadal"?
Biological sex is not binary. www.scientificamerican.com/article/sex-...
Biological sex is not binary. www.scientificamerican.com/article/sex-...
Sex Redefined: The Idea of 2 Sexes Is Overly Simplistic
Biologists now think there is a larger spectrum than just binary female and male
www.scientificamerican.com
❤️ this
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New blog post: Edmund Dulac's Princesse Badourah
Edmund Dulac’s Princesse Badourah
The Chinese princess is usually named Badoura in English editions of The Thousand and One Nights but this volume is a French book which reprints the art that Edmund Dulac created for a retelling of the story by Laurence Housman published in 1913. The English edition was itself a recycled volume, expanded from an earlier Housman/Dulac collection, Stories from the Arabian Nights…
www.johncoulthart.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM
New blog post: Edmund Dulac's Princesse Badourah
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Clark Ashton Smith (1893-1961) was born on this day. Bibliography: www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.c...
L, Rodney Matthews, 1977; R, Rodney Matthews, 1977
#scifi #sciencefiction #weird #fantasy
L, Rodney Matthews, 1977; R, Rodney Matthews, 1977
#scifi #sciencefiction #weird #fantasy
January 13, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Clark Ashton Smith (1893-1961) was born on this day. Bibliography: www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.c...
L, Rodney Matthews, 1977; R, Rodney Matthews, 1977
#scifi #sciencefiction #weird #fantasy
L, Rodney Matthews, 1977; R, Rodney Matthews, 1977
#scifi #sciencefiction #weird #fantasy
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Sherlock Hound is a gem. Hayao Miyazaki built an idea from an Italian studio into a brilliant adventure series.
It was a turning point in his career, and his last TV show. Behind it were clashing visions, young talent and lots of money, as we explore:
animationobsessive.substack.com/p/miyazakis-...
It was a turning point in his career, and his last TV show. Behind it were clashing visions, young talent and lots of money, as we explore:
animationobsessive.substack.com/p/miyazakis-...
January 12, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Sherlock Hound is a gem. Hayao Miyazaki built an idea from an Italian studio into a brilliant adventure series.
It was a turning point in his career, and his last TV show. Behind it were clashing visions, young talent and lots of money, as we explore:
animationobsessive.substack.com/p/miyazakis-...
It was a turning point in his career, and his last TV show. Behind it were clashing visions, young talent and lots of money, as we explore:
animationobsessive.substack.com/p/miyazakis-...
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Concept art by Mark Whiting for The Iron Giant (1999), dir. Brad Bird, Warner Bros. Feature Animation
January 11, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Concept art by Mark Whiting for The Iron Giant (1999), dir. Brad Bird, Warner Bros. Feature Animation
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We have been busy today in room in the Hall that you won’t have seen - the office.
Well that sounds boring you say…
…not when it looks like this!
This is the 1601 extension to the Hall and is a timber framed mini masterpiece. Even the vacuum cleaner is wowed by it. 👀
Well that sounds boring you say…
…not when it looks like this!
This is the 1601 extension to the Hall and is a timber framed mini masterpiece. Even the vacuum cleaner is wowed by it. 👀
January 13, 2026 at 12:37 PM
We have been busy today in room in the Hall that you won’t have seen - the office.
Well that sounds boring you say…
…not when it looks like this!
This is the 1601 extension to the Hall and is a timber framed mini masterpiece. Even the vacuum cleaner is wowed by it. 👀
Well that sounds boring you say…
…not when it looks like this!
This is the 1601 extension to the Hall and is a timber framed mini masterpiece. Even the vacuum cleaner is wowed by it. 👀
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On St Knut’s Day, January 13th, Finns take to the streets dressed as “nuuttipukit” (draped in goat skins and horns) to procure beer and leftovers after Christmas. Photos from 1928 of the folk tradition here: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/nuuttipukki/ #onthisday
January 13, 2026 at 12:47 PM
On St Knut’s Day, January 13th, Finns take to the streets dressed as “nuuttipukit” (draped in goat skins and horns) to procure beer and leftovers after Christmas. Photos from 1928 of the folk tradition here: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/nuuttipukki/ #onthisday
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Winter Woodcock, Archibald Thorburn, 1916.
January 13, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Winter Woodcock, Archibald Thorburn, 1916.
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PHOTO OF THE DAY. Johnny Cash just before going on stage for his live concert at Folsom Prison (1968) 📷 Dan Poush
January 13, 2026 at 9:39 AM
PHOTO OF THE DAY. Johnny Cash just before going on stage for his live concert at Folsom Prison (1968) 📷 Dan Poush
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PERSON OF THE DAY. 13 January 1961. Suggs (Graham McPherson), lead singer of Madness, was born in Hastings. Madness had 28 Top 40 UK singles and one No 1, House of Fun. Suggs got his nickname by randomly sticking a pin in an encyclopaedia of jazz musicians and hitting on Peter Suggs.
January 13, 2026 at 9:37 AM
PERSON OF THE DAY. 13 January 1961. Suggs (Graham McPherson), lead singer of Madness, was born in Hastings. Madness had 28 Top 40 UK singles and one No 1, House of Fun. Suggs got his nickname by randomly sticking a pin in an encyclopaedia of jazz musicians and hitting on Peter Suggs.
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For centuries, a “gossip” was a woman who attended another woman's delivery. The word was a corruption of “god-sib” or “god-sibling,” meaning “sister in the Lord.” The gossips offered support to mother & midwife. Only later did it become derogatory.
More info: www.historyextra.com/period/gener...
More info: www.historyextra.com/period/gener...
January 13, 2026 at 9:46 AM
For centuries, a “gossip” was a woman who attended another woman's delivery. The word was a corruption of “god-sib” or “god-sibling,” meaning “sister in the Lord.” The gossips offered support to mother & midwife. Only later did it become derogatory.
More info: www.historyextra.com/period/gener...
More info: www.historyextra.com/period/gener...
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🇧🇷Sabiá-coleira
🌎Turdus albicollis
Conservação: Pouco Preocupante
O sabiá-coleira é uma ave passeriforme da família Turdidae.
📷 Lindolfo Souto
🌎Turdus albicollis
Conservação: Pouco Preocupante
O sabiá-coleira é uma ave passeriforme da família Turdidae.
📷 Lindolfo Souto
January 13, 2026 at 9:52 AM
🇧🇷Sabiá-coleira
🌎Turdus albicollis
Conservação: Pouco Preocupante
O sabiá-coleira é uma ave passeriforme da família Turdidae.
📷 Lindolfo Souto
🌎Turdus albicollis
Conservação: Pouco Preocupante
O sabiá-coleira é uma ave passeriforme da família Turdidae.
📷 Lindolfo Souto
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Study of an Ash Tree in Winter, James Hey Davies.
January 13, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Study of an Ash Tree in Winter, James Hey Davies.
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🖼 Woodland floor with Snowdrops, Josef Lauer, C19th.
January 13, 2026 at 9:57 AM
🖼 Woodland floor with Snowdrops, Josef Lauer, C19th.
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Rest on the Flight to Egypt,
Orazio Lomi Gentileschi, c. 1626-1628
(Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien)
Orazio Lomi Gentileschi, c. 1626-1628
(Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien)
January 13, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Rest on the Flight to Egypt,
Orazio Lomi Gentileschi, c. 1626-1628
(Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien)
Orazio Lomi Gentileschi, c. 1626-1628
(Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien)
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I see that the DHS effort to intimidate people in Minnesota is proceeding - those fellows wearing camo look properly intimidated!
*touches ear* oh, I am being told those are the ICE goons supposed to do the intimidating.
Whelp.
*touches ear* oh, I am being told those are the ICE goons supposed to do the intimidating.
Whelp.
Video of federal agents getting run out of Lyn Lake this afternoon. Agents drop a gas can at the end and someone kicks it back at them.
January 13, 2026 at 3:19 AM
I see that the DHS effort to intimidate people in Minnesota is proceeding - those fellows wearing camo look properly intimidated!
*touches ear* oh, I am being told those are the ICE goons supposed to do the intimidating.
Whelp.
*touches ear* oh, I am being told those are the ICE goons supposed to do the intimidating.
Whelp.
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🇧🇷Pinguim-de-magalhães
🌎Spheniscus magellanicus
Conservação: Quase Ameaçada
O pinguim-de-magalhães (Spheniscus magellanicus) é uma ave sphenisciforme da família spheniscidae, característico de águas temperadas
📷 Leonardo Casadei
🌎Spheniscus magellanicus
Conservação: Quase Ameaçada
O pinguim-de-magalhães (Spheniscus magellanicus) é uma ave sphenisciforme da família spheniscidae, característico de águas temperadas
📷 Leonardo Casadei
January 13, 2026 at 3:30 AM
🇧🇷Pinguim-de-magalhães
🌎Spheniscus magellanicus
Conservação: Quase Ameaçada
O pinguim-de-magalhães (Spheniscus magellanicus) é uma ave sphenisciforme da família spheniscidae, característico de águas temperadas
📷 Leonardo Casadei
🌎Spheniscus magellanicus
Conservação: Quase Ameaçada
O pinguim-de-magalhães (Spheniscus magellanicus) é uma ave sphenisciforme da família spheniscidae, característico de águas temperadas
📷 Leonardo Casadei
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Little Nemo in Slumberland from January 13, 1907.
January 13, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Little Nemo in Slumberland from January 13, 1907.
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News --> Senator Mark Kelly just filed a lawsuit against Pete Hegseth, alleging that his campaign of retribution violates the First Amendment and is designed to silence congressional criticism of Trump. He calls on the court to end this harassment.
Strong stuff here:
Strong stuff here:
January 12, 2026 at 7:04 PM
News --> Senator Mark Kelly just filed a lawsuit against Pete Hegseth, alleging that his campaign of retribution violates the First Amendment and is designed to silence congressional criticism of Trump. He calls on the court to end this harassment.
Strong stuff here:
Strong stuff here:
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🇧🇷Tapaculo-preto-baiano
🌎Scytalopus gonzagai
Conservação: Em Perigo
📷 Fernando Farias
🌎Scytalopus gonzagai
Conservação: Em Perigo
📷 Fernando Farias
January 12, 2026 at 7:05 PM
🇧🇷Tapaculo-preto-baiano
🌎Scytalopus gonzagai
Conservação: Em Perigo
📷 Fernando Farias
🌎Scytalopus gonzagai
Conservação: Em Perigo
📷 Fernando Farias
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For #MosaicMonday a detail of a #Roman mosaic in Volubilis/Marocco depicting Medusa, the snake-haired mythical creature whose sight turns everyone to stone.
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Medusa’s head was a popular motif and used to ward off any evil.
📷🏺
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Medusa’s head was a popular motif and used to ward off any evil.
📷🏺
January 12, 2026 at 7:17 AM
For #MosaicMonday a detail of a #Roman mosaic in Volubilis/Marocco depicting Medusa, the snake-haired mythical creature whose sight turns everyone to stone.
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Medusa’s head was a popular motif and used to ward off any evil.
📷🏺
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Medusa’s head was a popular motif and used to ward off any evil.
📷🏺
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Adam Nevill: Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society, I call this the tale of the wyrd
Nevill: it's actually not so much a tale now that i think about it
Koontz: is it more of a story?
Nevill: close, dean!
Nevill: a story is another word for a tale
Nevill: but good try
Nevill: it's actually not so much a tale now that i think about it
Koontz: is it more of a story?
Nevill: close, dean!
Nevill: a story is another word for a tale
Nevill: but good try
January 12, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Adam Nevill: Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society, I call this the tale of the wyrd
Nevill: it's actually not so much a tale now that i think about it
Koontz: is it more of a story?
Nevill: close, dean!
Nevill: a story is another word for a tale
Nevill: but good try
Nevill: it's actually not so much a tale now that i think about it
Koontz: is it more of a story?
Nevill: close, dean!
Nevill: a story is another word for a tale
Nevill: but good try
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12 January 1943 | An SS doctor carried out a selection in the prisoner hospital in Block 28, after which 35 prisoners were killed by intracardiac injections of phenol.
Learn about criminal medicine in Auschwitz: https://www.auschwitz.org/en/education/e-learning/podcast/medicine-in-auschwitz
Learn about criminal medicine in Auschwitz: https://www.auschwitz.org/en/education/e-learning/podcast/medicine-in-auschwitz
January 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
12 January 1943 | An SS doctor carried out a selection in the prisoner hospital in Block 28, after which 35 prisoners were killed by intracardiac injections of phenol.
Learn about criminal medicine in Auschwitz: https://www.auschwitz.org/en/education/e-learning/podcast/medicine-in-auschwitz
Learn about criminal medicine in Auschwitz: https://www.auschwitz.org/en/education/e-learning/podcast/medicine-in-auschwitz
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🇧🇷Papa-moscas-de-alder
🌎Empidonax alnorum
Conservação: Pouco Preocupante
O papa-moscas-de-alder é uma ave passeriforme da família Tyrannidae.
📷 Victor Castanho
🌎Empidonax alnorum
Conservação: Pouco Preocupante
O papa-moscas-de-alder é uma ave passeriforme da família Tyrannidae.
📷 Victor Castanho
January 12, 2026 at 5:01 PM
🇧🇷Papa-moscas-de-alder
🌎Empidonax alnorum
Conservação: Pouco Preocupante
O papa-moscas-de-alder é uma ave passeriforme da família Tyrannidae.
📷 Victor Castanho
🌎Empidonax alnorum
Conservação: Pouco Preocupante
O papa-moscas-de-alder é uma ave passeriforme da família Tyrannidae.
📷 Victor Castanho
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'Escalate,' as in "tensions escalate," comes from the word 'escalator.'
It first appeared in print in 1944.
'Escalator' originated as a trademarked term for the Otis Elevator Company's moving staircase and was demonstrated at the Paris Exposition in 1900.
It first appeared in print in 1944.
'Escalator' originated as a trademarked term for the Otis Elevator Company's moving staircase and was demonstrated at the Paris Exposition in 1900.
January 12, 2026 at 5:02 PM
'Escalate,' as in "tensions escalate," comes from the word 'escalator.'
It first appeared in print in 1944.
'Escalator' originated as a trademarked term for the Otis Elevator Company's moving staircase and was demonstrated at the Paris Exposition in 1900.
It first appeared in print in 1944.
'Escalator' originated as a trademarked term for the Otis Elevator Company's moving staircase and was demonstrated at the Paris Exposition in 1900.