Kate Anderson
@wadingboid.bsky.social
Views expressed are my own, it's easier than expressing someone else's. Nerdy, birdy, devourer of sciencey stuff I missed at school, unreasonably fond of ferries and trains. (Posts before Nov 2024 are imported from Twitter.)
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Unless Santa straps a green light to Rudolph's tail and has Rudolph fly sideways with his nose pointed to the left of the sled, he is technically in violation of 14 CFR 25.1385(b), SERA.3215, and ICAO Annex 2, 3.2.3.1 (b) requiring positional lights for all aircraft operating at night.
December 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Unless Santa straps a green light to Rudolph's tail and has Rudolph fly sideways with his nose pointed to the left of the sled, he is technically in violation of 14 CFR 25.1385(b), SERA.3215, and ICAO Annex 2, 3.2.3.1 (b) requiring positional lights for all aircraft operating at night.
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a lot of people don't realize that Christmas carols and traditions are actually folk memories of suppressed pre-Christian events, namely the end of the Third Age and the Fall of Sauron.
December 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
a lot of people don't realize that Christmas carols and traditions are actually folk memories of suppressed pre-Christian events, namely the end of the Third Age and the Fall of Sauron.
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Christmas is associated with a figure with a long white beard, surrounded by many elves - a clear Christianization of Gandalf.
December 24, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Christmas is associated with a figure with a long white beard, surrounded by many elves - a clear Christianization of Gandalf.
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History became legend
Legend became myth
Myth became a guy in a red suit at a department store
Legend became myth
Myth became a guy in a red suit at a department store
December 25, 2025 at 4:07 AM
History became legend
Legend became myth
Myth became a guy in a red suit at a department store
Legend became myth
Myth became a guy in a red suit at a department store
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Bonus content: I just found a spare Christmas pudding from last year in the bedside cabinet. We’re going to decide whether to eat the old one or the new one in the morning. #DuvetKnowItsChristmas
December 24, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Bonus content: I just found a spare Christmas pudding from last year in the bedside cabinet. We’re going to decide whether to eat the old one or the new one in the morning. #DuvetKnowItsChristmas
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For those not in the know, apart from the hilarious (and sometimes scary) pics of sleeping arrangements #DuvetKnowItsChristmas aims to raise money for homeless charities. Centrepoint in the UK (www.gofundme.com/f/duvet-know...) or an equivalent local charity in your country.
Donate to Duvet Know It's Christmas, 2025, organized by Rhodri Marsden
Unbelievably, it's the 15th year of this thing.
What is it?
Improbably, the nig… Rhodri Marsden needs your support for Duvet Know It's Christmas, 2025
www.gofundme.com
December 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM
For those not in the know, apart from the hilarious (and sometimes scary) pics of sleeping arrangements #DuvetKnowItsChristmas aims to raise money for homeless charities. Centrepoint in the UK (www.gofundme.com/f/duvet-know...) or an equivalent local charity in your country.
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#Duvetknowitschristmas #duvetknowitschristmas cat biscuits (cats under the bed) make up is mine, baby yoda checking the framed bird feet dont kill us….though the water jug makes me feel posh!
December 24, 2025 at 11:12 PM
#Duvetknowitschristmas #duvetknowitschristmas cat biscuits (cats under the bed) make up is mine, baby yoda checking the framed bird feet dont kill us….though the water jug makes me feel posh!
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This year we’ve been upgraded to “The Annexe of Estrangement”.
Apart from a model shark on the bed and an excess of gym equipment, all is looking good.
But what the hell is going on with the pumpkin summoning charm on the other side of the room? And who needs 5 freezers?
#duvetknowitschristmas
Apart from a model shark on the bed and an excess of gym equipment, all is looking good.
But what the hell is going on with the pumpkin summoning charm on the other side of the room? And who needs 5 freezers?
#duvetknowitschristmas
December 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
This year we’ve been upgraded to “The Annexe of Estrangement”.
Apart from a model shark on the bed and an excess of gym equipment, all is looking good.
But what the hell is going on with the pumpkin summoning charm on the other side of the room? And who needs 5 freezers?
#duvetknowitschristmas
Apart from a model shark on the bed and an excess of gym equipment, all is looking good.
But what the hell is going on with the pumpkin summoning charm on the other side of the room? And who needs 5 freezers?
#duvetknowitschristmas
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Rory's banished to the dining room tonight. Fortunately, Colin the House Dalek is on hand again this year to keep watch. (and definitely not exterminate Santa)
#DuvetKnowItsChristmas #DoctorWho
www.gofundme.com/f/duvet-know...
#DuvetKnowItsChristmas #DoctorWho
www.gofundme.com/f/duvet-know...
December 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Rory's banished to the dining room tonight. Fortunately, Colin the House Dalek is on hand again this year to keep watch. (and definitely not exterminate Santa)
#DuvetKnowItsChristmas #DoctorWho
www.gofundme.com/f/duvet-know...
#DuvetKnowItsChristmas #DoctorWho
www.gofundme.com/f/duvet-know...
Outstanding entry for this year's #DuvetKnowItsChristmas
We've brought our own tent to my sister-in-law's so we can have our own little boutique hotel room in the back of the lounge.
#duvetknowitschristmas
#duvetknowitschristmas
December 25, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Outstanding entry for this year's #DuvetKnowItsChristmas
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Me, Mum & Dulcie - Spare Room
Jim & Dani - Our Room
You & Charles - Living room sofas
Your Dad- Office
Your Mum - Attic
My Dad - Shed
My son’s gf’s list for the #duvetknowitschristmas arrangements. 10 adults, including 2 sets of divorced parents. Last line makes me howl. I have the best deal.
Jim & Dani - Our Room
You & Charles - Living room sofas
Your Dad- Office
Your Mum - Attic
My Dad - Shed
My son’s gf’s list for the #duvetknowitschristmas arrangements. 10 adults, including 2 sets of divorced parents. Last line makes me howl. I have the best deal.
December 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Me, Mum & Dulcie - Spare Room
Jim & Dani - Our Room
You & Charles - Living room sofas
Your Dad- Office
Your Mum - Attic
My Dad - Shed
My son’s gf’s list for the #duvetknowitschristmas arrangements. 10 adults, including 2 sets of divorced parents. Last line makes me howl. I have the best deal.
Jim & Dani - Our Room
You & Charles - Living room sofas
Your Dad- Office
Your Mum - Attic
My Dad - Shed
My son’s gf’s list for the #duvetknowitschristmas arrangements. 10 adults, including 2 sets of divorced parents. Last line makes me howl. I have the best deal.
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This is the 15th year of #DuvetKnowItsChristmas, which is preposterous. Rules: if you find yourself dealing with unusual / claustrophobic / gaudy sleeping arrangements this Christmas Eve, share a picture with the world. Use the hashtag (with capitalisation) and cc me if you can be bothered.
December 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This is the 15th year of #DuvetKnowItsChristmas, which is preposterous. Rules: if you find yourself dealing with unusual / claustrophobic / gaudy sleeping arrangements this Christmas Eve, share a picture with the world. Use the hashtag (with capitalisation) and cc me if you can be bothered.
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Unbelievably, #DuvetKnowItsChristmas generates such good will on social media that over the years we've raised somewhere approaching a quarter of a million quid for homeless charities. If you can spare a bob or two, sling some to Centrepoint, and here's the link: www.gofundme.com/f/duvet-know...
Donate to Duvet Know It's Christmas, 2025, organized by Rhodri Marsden
Unbelievably, it's the 15th year of this thing.
What is it?
Improbably, the nig… Rhodri Marsden needs your support for Duvet Know It's Christmas, 2025
www.gofundme.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Unbelievably, #DuvetKnowItsChristmas generates such good will on social media that over the years we've raised somewhere approaching a quarter of a million quid for homeless charities. If you can spare a bob or two, sling some to Centrepoint, and here's the link: www.gofundme.com/f/duvet-know...
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enjoying the quiet but critical work of "former entertainer"
Russell Brand charged with further sexual offences including rape
Russell Brand charged with further sexual offences including rape
The former entertainer, 50, faces one count of rape and one of sexual assault of two more alleged victims
Russell Brand has been charged with further sexual offences, including one count of rape, the Metropolitan police have said.
The 50-year-old former entertainer has been charged with one count of rape and one of sexual assault of two further alleged victims. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:21 AM
enjoying the quiet but critical work of "former entertainer"
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Read this thread on the 60 Minutes CECOT episode that aired in Canada despite Bari trying to bury it. Some horrific details and revelations. And keep in mind that the US is sending people to torture and concentration camps.
Guards began beating him. Beat him until he bled. Knocked his face into the wall, broke all his teeth. No access to outdoors, no contact with relatives.
Now describing US knowledge of CECOT's torture practices, followed by footage of Trump praising those practices.
Now describing US knowledge of CECOT's torture practices, followed by footage of Trump praising those practices.
December 22, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Read this thread on the 60 Minutes CECOT episode that aired in Canada despite Bari trying to bury it. Some horrific details and revelations. And keep in mind that the US is sending people to torture and concentration camps.
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part of it, I think, is that they've shown that although loyalty is required, it is not rewarded, and the administration will backstab the people who humiliate themselves to support them. you have to be truly desperate or unable to see the world clearly.
December 22, 2025 at 5:46 AM
part of it, I think, is that they've shown that although loyalty is required, it is not rewarded, and the administration will backstab the people who humiliate themselves to support them. you have to be truly desperate or unable to see the world clearly.
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Nine Rings For Mortal Men Without Hats
Electric Light Orcestra
A Lord of the Rings cover band called The Style Council of Elrond
December 22, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Nine Rings For Mortal Men Without Hats
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'Tis the season for some festive science songs.
If you've ever wanted to hear someone sing about a dimunitive tyranosaur then now is your chance
If you've ever wanted to hear someone sing about a dimunitive tyranosaur then now is your chance
December 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM
'Tis the season for some festive science songs.
If you've ever wanted to hear someone sing about a dimunitive tyranosaur then now is your chance
If you've ever wanted to hear someone sing about a dimunitive tyranosaur then now is your chance
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I used to LOVE boxing, but I forced myself to stop watching it after Arturo Gatti died of possibly-CTE related mental illness. But I have no ethical qualms watching Andrew Tate get brain damage.
🚨 Andrew Tate has been BATTERED and comprehensively beaten by a novice boxer, Chase DeMoor
December 21, 2025 at 12:24 AM
I used to LOVE boxing, but I forced myself to stop watching it after Arturo Gatti died of possibly-CTE related mental illness. But I have no ethical qualms watching Andrew Tate get brain damage.
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Sil Marillion, with lead singer Elfish
Electric Light Orcestra
A Lord of the Rings cover band called The Style Council of Elrond
December 21, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Sil Marillion, with lead singer Elfish
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Mathematicians get their kicks on 8.1240384
August 8, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Mathematicians get their kicks on 8.1240384
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Why do Labour MPs think we’re all stupid?
Farage and Polanski have something in common. They are both wrong about Britain.
Thread & link at the end 🧵
Thread & link at the end 🧵
December 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Why do Labour MPs think we’re all stupid?
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Lord, please never let me be hated by someone as skilled as that Vanity Fair photographer. Let all my haters be incompetent.
December 17, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Lord, please never let me be hated by someone as skilled as that Vanity Fair photographer. Let all my haters be incompetent.
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A story I found about Haiti:
In 1999, a group of Haitians were tired of political disorder and dreamed of a better life in the United States. So they built a small, 23-foot boat by hand using pine trees, scrap wood, and used nails. They called the boat "Believe in God."
In 1999, a group of Haitians were tired of political disorder and dreamed of a better life in the United States. So they built a small, 23-foot boat by hand using pine trees, scrap wood, and used nails. They called the boat "Believe in God."
December 18, 2025 at 2:43 AM
A story I found about Haiti:
In 1999, a group of Haitians were tired of political disorder and dreamed of a better life in the United States. So they built a small, 23-foot boat by hand using pine trees, scrap wood, and used nails. They called the boat "Believe in God."
In 1999, a group of Haitians were tired of political disorder and dreamed of a better life in the United States. So they built a small, 23-foot boat by hand using pine trees, scrap wood, and used nails. They called the boat "Believe in God."
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Wishing everyone involved in this a very happy dysentery
Belgian crypto billionaire Olivier Janssens is planning to establish a "libertarian community" with its own legal system in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Belgian crypto-billionaire wants to build the ‘Dubai of the Caribbean’
Belgian crypto-billionaire wants to build the 'Dubai of the Caribbean'
www.brusselstimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Wishing everyone involved in this a very happy dysentery