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Paul B 〓〓 @whatsmellslikeblue.bsky.social · 15h

"Wholesome"?

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BBC Newsnight @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social · 20h

“You described Reform and other parties across Europe today as among the 'right wing equivalents of the fascists in the 1930s'. Why?”

“Because that’s what they are”

@vicderbyshire.bsky.social asks Lord Heseltine about remarks he made at Conservative Party Conference.

#Newsnight

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Paul B 〓〓 @whatsmellslikeblue.bsky.social · 19h

Assuming most of those were from @durotrigesdig.bsky.social ?

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Paul B 〓〓 @whatsmellslikeblue.bsky.social · 1d

You can buy Seabrook's in a couple of places in Chichester, so when you say south, I'm guessing you mean The Isle of Wight!

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Paul B 〓〓 @whatsmellslikeblue.bsky.social · 2d

Went to Bignor on Saturday, and saw many fine mosaics, one of which was of Venus. The text for the room says how her eyes follow you around the room. My sister and I agreed that she just looks bored. #MosaicMonday

A mosaic of the goddess Venus, rolling her eyes.

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Paul B 〓〓 @whatsmellslikeblue.bsky.social · 2d

I've never seen it.

Paul B 〓〓 @whatsmellslikeblue.bsky.social · 2d

There's always something between @durotrigesdig.bsky.social and a hypocaust...

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Paul B 〓〓 @whatsmellslikeblue.bsky.social · 3d

Reasonably sure that all of the items in that picture are still on sale today, which given it is nearly 50 years old is pretty good going!

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Paul B 〓〓 @whatsmellslikeblue.bsky.social · 3d

This is such a beautiful picture.

Astronomy Picture of the Day 🪐 @apod.shinyakato.dev · 8d

🔭 Comet Lemmon Brightens

Image Credit & Copyright: Victor Sabet & Julien De Winter

apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap25093...

A starfield is shown that has a bright comet. The comet shows a green head on the lower left and an ion tail with significant structure extending out to the upper right. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.

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Paul B 〓〓 @whatsmellslikeblue.bsky.social · 3d

Doctor Who: Underworld?

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Paul B 〓〓 @whatsmellslikeblue.bsky.social · 3d

Looks like a jar of Gogs to me!

Paul B 〓〓 @whatsmellslikeblue.bsky.social · 3d

Visited the Norfolk Tap in Arundel this afternoon. The low angle of the sun helped make this picture look a lot better...

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Paul B 〓〓 @whatsmellslikeblue.bsky.social · 3d

Went to Bignor Roman Villa this afternoon, they seem to think there is a villa in Fishbourne as well. Do you know anything about this? @romanpalace.bsky.social

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Paul B 〓〓 @whatsmellslikeblue.bsky.social · 4d

Well deserved!

Paul B 〓〓 @whatsmellslikeblue.bsky.social · 4d

I'll see your Calstock, and raise you a Chelfham!

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Paul B 〓〓 @whatsmellslikeblue.bsky.social · 4d

Join the Nightwatch!

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Paul B 〓〓 @whatsmellslikeblue.bsky.social · 4d

A very convincing win, and a great way to start the tournament!

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...

Women's World Cup 2025: England bowl South Africa out for 69 for convincing opening win

England start their Women's World Cup campaign with a 10-wicket win in Guwahati after bowling out South Africa for just 69.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Paul B 〓〓 @whatsmellslikeblue.bsky.social · 4d

* not sure how I ended up with two "I can'ts' there - it wasn't to make a point!

Paul B 〓〓 @whatsmellslikeblue.bsky.social · 4d

I feel sorry for those who will lose their jobs, and those in Brewdog's supply chain who will inevitably be affected as well, but I can't I can't say I'll lose any sleep over their plight.

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