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NASA say that the crew member who was ill and returned to earth is doing well and now having a meal with colleagues.
January 15, 2026 at 1:31 PM
NASA say that the crew member who was ill and returned to earth is doing well and now having a meal with colleagues.
Mount Tambora was the largest volcanic explosion in recorded history. There was starvation and panic, but also culture and creativity.
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The Year Without A Summer: How A Gigantic Volcano Explosion In 1815 Changed The World
Tambora caused global famine, darkness at midday, and even led to Frankenstein being written
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January 15, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Mount Tambora was the largest volcanic explosion in recorded history. There was starvation and panic, but also culture and creativity.
intriguingtimes.substack.com/p/the-year-w...
intriguingtimes.substack.com/p/the-year-w...
If you are on the fence about watching Pluribus, read this spoiler-free review. scifiward.com/is-pluribus-...
Is Pluribus Good? Spoiler-Free Review Of Apple's Interesting New Sci-Fi Show - ScifiWard
Pluribus, aka Plur1bus, is the new Vince Gilligan (Breaking Bad creator) show on Apple TV+. It has a few issues, but I loved it.
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January 10, 2026 at 9:17 AM
If you are on the fence about watching Pluribus, read this spoiler-free review. scifiward.com/is-pluribus-...
I accidentally read the news and then watched Pluribus. It is strangely appealing...
January 10, 2026 at 9:16 AM
I accidentally read the news and then watched Pluribus. It is strangely appealing...
This is like the Life Aquatic meets James Bond - but real
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Sealand: The Remarkable Micronation That Survived a Thrilling Hostage Coup
It had a prince and princess, and saw a Bond-like coup involving mercenaries, a helicopter-based counterattack and a firefight.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:49 PM
This is like the Life Aquatic meets James Bond - but real
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This is grim but fascinating. Happy New Year! substack.com/home/post/p-...
The Attack Of The Dead Men: A WWI Story That Is Horrific But Actually Happened
It was one of World War I’s nastier episodes and remains unbelievable to this day
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January 1, 2026 at 4:40 PM
This is grim but fascinating. Happy New Year! substack.com/home/post/p-...
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On Christmas 2021, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope launched into space
This stunning new image—"a vivid portrait of a stellar nursery in action"—marks the anniversary
Dozens of URochester faculty and alumni have been part of the JWST teams
#URochesterResearch
This stunning new image—"a vivid portrait of a stellar nursery in action"—marks the anniversary
Dozens of URochester faculty and alumni have been part of the JWST teams
#URochesterResearch
December 26, 2025 at 12:45 AM
On Christmas 2021, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope launched into space
This stunning new image—"a vivid portrait of a stellar nursery in action"—marks the anniversary
Dozens of URochester faculty and alumni have been part of the JWST teams
#URochesterResearch
This stunning new image—"a vivid portrait of a stellar nursery in action"—marks the anniversary
Dozens of URochester faculty and alumni have been part of the JWST teams
#URochesterResearch
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Here's Casper @ 4442m depth. Max depth for ROV SuBastian before things go poorly is 4500m. I think this was the last time @schmidtocean.bsky.social came across this undescribed octopus. Dive 690 #nazcahighseas #MarineLife
December 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Here's Casper @ 4442m depth. Max depth for ROV SuBastian before things go poorly is 4500m. I think this was the last time @schmidtocean.bsky.social came across this undescribed octopus. Dive 690 #nazcahighseas #MarineLife
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Tonight we’re watching one of the greatest sci fi movies ever made: Dark City, a brilliant film that had the unfortunate luck to be released right in The Matrix’ shadow.
December 26, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Tonight we’re watching one of the greatest sci fi movies ever made: Dark City, a brilliant film that had the unfortunate luck to be released right in The Matrix’ shadow.
Star Trek: The Next Generation is leaving Netflix on 8th Jan. I am midway through season 3 of a full rewatch. I guess I will be busy for a while. I had forgotten half of it. #sttng #startrek
a close up of a bald man wearing a star trek uniform looking at someone .
ALT: a close up of a bald man wearing a star trek uniform looking at someone .
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December 27, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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Cat Clinging To Side Of Christmas Tree Admits That Was Extent Of Plan https://theonion.com/cat-clinging-to-side-of-christmas-tree-admits-that-was-1849899567/
December 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Cat Clinging To Side Of Christmas Tree Admits That Was Extent Of Plan https://theonion.com/cat-clinging-to-side-of-christmas-tree-admits-that-was-1849899567/
This is pretty interesting...
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A real-life Final Destination in Bangkok & other ghostly goings-on
A haunted house with a vengeful female spirit and other true scary occurrences in the Thai capital
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December 26, 2025 at 7:20 AM
This is pretty interesting...
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Hope you had a great Festivus or whatever you celebrate
December 26, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Hope you had a great Festivus or whatever you celebrate
Happy Festivus! Here’s a free book. scifiward.com/happy-festiv...
Happy Festivus - Here Is A Free Book Called Cooperworld - ScifiWard
From the thousands of us here in Scifi Ward towers - Season's Greetings and here's a free book. It's called Cooperworld.
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December 25, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Happy Festivus! Here’s a free book. scifiward.com/happy-festiv...
This is the true story of an insane wager. It reminds me of the film Trading Places. medium.com/intriguing-t...
The Extraordinary Berners Street Hoax, London’s Greatest Practical Joke
How a Simple Wager Created One of the Most Bizarre Days in London’s History
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December 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM
This is the true story of an insane wager. It reminds me of the film Trading Places. medium.com/intriguing-t...
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“The longer I live, the more convinced I am that this planet is used by other planets as a lunatic asylum.”
- George Bernard Shaw
- George Bernard Shaw
December 23, 2025 at 4:47 AM
“The longer I live, the more convinced I am that this planet is used by other planets as a lunatic asylum.”
- George Bernard Shaw
- George Bernard Shaw
Free book for Christmas or whatever holiday you favour. I hope you enjoy it. thewordofward.co.uk/happy-christ...
Happy Christmas! Free book: 'Haunted Thailand: Ghosts and spirits in the Land of Smiles' - The Word of Ward
Happy whatever you celebrate this winter period - here is a free book called: "Haunted Thailand: Ghosts and spirits in the Land of Smiles".
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December 23, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Free book for Christmas or whatever holiday you favour. I hope you enjoy it. thewordofward.co.uk/happy-christ...
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December 23, 2025 at 8:55 AM
I'm rewatching Star Trek: The Next Generation on Netflix. I am halfway through season three and loving it, but just noticed it will be leaving Netflix soon. So now I know what I'll be doing for Christmas.
December 23, 2025 at 10:32 AM
I'm rewatching Star Trek: The Next Generation on Netflix. I am halfway through season three and loving it, but just noticed it will be leaving Netflix soon. So now I know what I'll be doing for Christmas.
In 1910, people panicked across the world, convinced Halley's Comet was about to kill us all. People bought gas masks and special 'comet pills'. One man even tried to crucify himself.
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The Remarkable Yet Forgotten Mass Panic Of 1910, When A Comet Terrified The World
People held end-of-the-world parties, churches had vigils, and one man crucified himself
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December 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
In 1910, people panicked across the world, convinced Halley's Comet was about to kill us all. People bought gas masks and special 'comet pills'. One man even tried to crucify himself.
intriguingtimes.substack.com/p/the-remark...
intriguingtimes.substack.com/p/the-remark...
Two men once fought in hot air balloons with blunderbusses. Others fought with rulers. Duelling was crazy and the reasons often absurd. medium.com/intriguing-t...
The Most Unusual Duels In History And The Stupid Reasons Behind Them
People fought in hot air balloons, sitting down, or even with rulers, often for absurd reasons
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December 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Two men once fought in hot air balloons with blunderbusses. Others fought with rulers. Duelling was crazy and the reasons often absurd. medium.com/intriguing-t...
Conan the Barbarian: Bound in Black Stone is a superb comic and a return to form. Here's the review: scifiward.com/conan-the-ba...
Conan The Barbarian: Bound In Black Stone Is An Awesome Start To A New Series - ScifiWard
The new Conan the Barbarian: Bound in Blackstone marks a new era for everyone's favourite Cimmerian, and it's a superb start.
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December 14, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Conan the Barbarian: Bound in Black Stone is a superb comic and a return to form. Here's the review: scifiward.com/conan-the-ba...