Thena
@thena.bsky.social
Chicago-born, history buff, tiara fanatic, wannabe astronaut, Disney adult. I photograph gorillas for stress relief. She/Her Royal Highness
We should be thanking this man every time we fill up at the gas station.
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Ford Engineer That Designed Gas Tank Indicator Passes Away
James Moylan, the Ford engineer who designed the gas tank indicator known as the Moylan Arrow, has passed away at the age of 80 following a stellar career.
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December 28, 2025 at 2:51 AM
We should be thanking this man every time we fill up at the gas station.
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Spotted the small-spotted genet at Brookfield Zoo. Fun fact: even though genets have cat-like features, they're actually related to binturongs.
December 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Spotted the small-spotted genet at Brookfield Zoo. Fun fact: even though genets have cat-like features, they're actually related to binturongs.
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The Supreme Court has blocked the Trump Administration from deploying National Guard troops in the Chicago area.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The Supreme Court has blocked the Trump Administration from deploying National Guard troops in the Chicago area.
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blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/23/s...
Well, this is disturbing. The dog in question was a rescue that apparently contracted rabies before receiving vaccinations.
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Chicago dog is the first to test positive for rabies in Illinois in decades
A Chicago dog under observation for biting an individual tested positive for rabies, the state’s first confirmed canine case in decades.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Well, this is disturbing. The dog in question was a rescue that apparently contracted rabies before receiving vaccinations.
www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...
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If you begin Star Trek: Voyager episode Spirit Folk at exactly 11:49:35 on New Year's Eve, Ensign Harry Kim will kiss a cow as the clock strikes midnight. Join in a very dumb annual tradition and start 2026 off on the right hoof.
December 23, 2025 at 12:58 AM
If you begin Star Trek: Voyager episode Spirit Folk at exactly 11:49:35 on New Year's Eve, Ensign Harry Kim will kiss a cow as the clock strikes midnight. Join in a very dumb annual tradition and start 2026 off on the right hoof.
I questioned if it was worth going for the overwater dolphin viewing during select Holiday Magic nights. It was worth it to see that the dolphins are also interested in seeing other animals playing in the snow.
December 21, 2025 at 4:22 AM
I questioned if it was worth going for the overwater dolphin viewing during select Holiday Magic nights. It was worth it to see that the dolphins are also interested in seeing other animals playing in the snow.
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Mood.
(Photo taken by me at Brookfield Zoo. This was silverback Jontu's reaction when another zoo patron started flapping their elbows and making monkey noises to get a response from him.)
(Photo taken by me at Brookfield Zoo. This was silverback Jontu's reaction when another zoo patron started flapping their elbows and making monkey noises to get a response from him.)
December 19, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Mood.
(Photo taken by me at Brookfield Zoo. This was silverback Jontu's reaction when another zoo patron started flapping their elbows and making monkey noises to get a response from him.)
(Photo taken by me at Brookfield Zoo. This was silverback Jontu's reaction when another zoo patron started flapping their elbows and making monkey noises to get a response from him.)
I'm not sure what the heck I'm listening to right now.
(Photo taken by me yesterday at Brookfield Zoo because I'd rather look at their cute little faces than 🍊🤡)
(Photo taken by me yesterday at Brookfield Zoo because I'd rather look at their cute little faces than 🍊🤡)
December 18, 2025 at 2:49 AM
I'm not sure what the heck I'm listening to right now.
(Photo taken by me yesterday at Brookfield Zoo because I'd rather look at their cute little faces than 🍊🤡)
(Photo taken by me yesterday at Brookfield Zoo because I'd rather look at their cute little faces than 🍊🤡)
I thought the Arlington Heights Bears sounded horrible, but there's no way I will cheer for the Northwest Indiana Bears.
The Chicago Bears are threatening to move to Northwest Indiana over state leaders' inaction on financial aid for the team's planned Arlington Heights stadium.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I thought the Arlington Heights Bears sounded horrible, but there's no way I will cheer for the Northwest Indiana Bears.
The crappy thing about the weather warming up in Chicago is that ICE came back to town.
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11 detained by Border Patrol during immigration raid at O'Hare rideshare parking lot
Border Patrol officers detained 11 people Saturday at the O'Hare Airport rideshare lot after witnesses say agents began asking for identification.
www.nbcchicago.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:45 AM
The crappy thing about the weather warming up in Chicago is that ICE came back to town.
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www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/1...
Looking forward to reading this, though I'm sure it will be heart-breaking.
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Eric Dane's emotional memoir, including his life with ALS, to be published in April
Eric Dane, known for his roles in “Grey's Anatomy” and “Euphoria,” has announced a memoir titled “Book of Days.”
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December 8, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Looking forward to reading this, though I'm sure it will be heart-breaking.
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Opalite - Taylor Swift
YouTube video by Hillard Light Shows
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December 1, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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NEW: In a major shift, U.S. Catholic bishops elected two vocal critics of Trump’s immigration policies to lead their national conference. The move comes after Pope Leo XIV urged the hierarchy to defend migrant families more forcefully.
U.S. Bishops Pick Trump Immigration Critics to Lead Conference
America’s Catholic bishops elected two defenders of migrants as their new leaders. The move, encouraged by Pope Leo, signals that welcoming the stranger is now core to the Church’s pro-life mission.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:14 AM
NEW: In a major shift, U.S. Catholic bishops elected two vocal critics of Trump’s immigration policies to lead their national conference. The move comes after Pope Leo XIV urged the hierarchy to defend migrant families more forcefully.
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Happy Nov. 5 to all who celebrate! ⏰
November 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Happy Nov. 5 to all who celebrate! ⏰
Pretty sure the FAA investigators are working without pay just like the air traffic controllers.
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Delta pilot says "that was close" after go-around at Boston's Logan Airport; FAA investigating
The FAA is investigating an apparent close call at Logan Airport Thursday involving a Delta Air Lines flight that was landing and a Cape Air plane that was taking off.
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November 1, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Pretty sure the FAA investigators are working without pay just like the air traffic controllers.
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they noshed the squash
October 30, 2025 at 9:27 PM
they noshed the squash
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The history behind the priceless pieces of royal jewelry stolen on Sunday from the Louvre in Paris
A Shocking Royal Jewelry Theft at the Louvre Museum in Paris
In a brazen heist, thieves managed to get away with several pieces of extremely important historical jewelry from the Louvre Museum in Paris this morning. While details about the theft are still comin...
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October 20, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The history behind the priceless pieces of royal jewelry stolen on Sunday from the Louvre in Paris
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It’s been a pretty good life philosophy for me and I see no reason to turn my back on it now
October 16, 2025 at 10:50 PM
It’s been a pretty good life philosophy for me and I see no reason to turn my back on it now
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TO ALL FEDERAL WORKERS: If you were illegally fired and have information of wrongdoing or abuse of power by the Trump Administration, the Oversight Committee Democratic whistleblower tip line is open.
All whistleblowers are federally protected.
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All whistleblowers are federally protected.
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Report Potential Wrongdoing
Whistleblowers play a vital role in helping Congress conduct our constitutionally mandated oversight responsibilities. If you are a federal employee who was illegally mass fired or have knowledge of…
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October 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
TO ALL FEDERAL WORKERS: If you were illegally fired and have information of wrongdoing or abuse of power by the Trump Administration, the Oversight Committee Democratic whistleblower tip line is open.
All whistleblowers are federally protected.
oversightdemocrats.house.gov/contact/tip-...
All whistleblowers are federally protected.
oversightdemocrats.house.gov/contact/tip-...