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Angry Algonquin
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Book reviewer at angryalgonquin.com. Lover and supporter of independent bookstores; Starter Packs have 200+ indies! Nordic/Scandi Noir, Iceland, polar history & exploration. Museums. Libraries. Cats. Fan of #uglydogs. Sworn enemy of AI.
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Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis): This European, North African & Asian species of Kingfisher has a wingspan of 25cm (9.8in). They nest in burrows close to lake edges or in riverbanks and defend their feeding territories from other kingfishers. Super photo taken by Crestyl K. in the UK. #kingfisher
January 21, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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The Waterstones Children’s Book Festival is heading to Dundee! Come hang out with us at Caird Hall for some magical book events: www.waterstones.com/events/child...
January 20, 2026 at 10:08 AM
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The Bayeux Tapestry is cool as hell. A 230 foot-long textile account of the Norman Conquest from the 11th C., with lots of fun details, including 626 people, 190 horses, 35 dogs, 32 ships, & 93 penises.

"Are there eels?" you ask. Of course there are eels! Let's take a look! 1/8
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January 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
@portybelle.bsky.social @scotlandchris1.bsky.social I guess “naff” being a bonus word is a win of sorts #Squardle
January 21, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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HEYO @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social fans; new show on January 22nd at 7pm et! @bschillace.brandyschillace.com and Matthew Gavin Frank discuss his book "Submersed: Wonder, Obsession and Murder in the World of Amateur Submarines" www.youtube.com/live/D372VzA... cc: @egangoonsquad.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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BIIIIIIG STRETCH if you got em! 🪶
January 20, 2026 at 7:53 PM
HEYO @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social fans; new show on January 22nd at 7pm et! @bschillace.brandyschillace.com and Matthew Gavin Frank discuss his book "Submersed: Wonder, Obsession and Murder in the World of Amateur Submarines" www.youtube.com/live/D372VzA... cc: @egangoonsquad.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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January 20, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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Excuse me - couldn't help but notice you were eating some cheese!

I too, like cheese!
November 12, 2024 at 9:45 AM
Re-upping this because it's one of the best film posters I've ever seen. #Frankenstein #IMAX The poster was created by James Jean and had been available in his online store, but is now sold out. store.jamesjean.com/products/fra...
January 20, 2026 at 4:09 PM
January 20, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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When we talk about the perils of AI, the usual response is "You would have been afraid of automobiles and computers too!"

No. We're the kind concerned about coca leaf cigarettes and soda pop, lithium 7Up, and radium drinking vessels.
The COCARETTE was a cigarette made with coca & tobacco leaves, c.1885. The company claimed that coca was “the finest nerve tonic and exhilarator ever discovered.”

#skystorians #medhist #medicalhistory #histmed
January 7, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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Submissions to our annual summer flash fiction series are now open!
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January 7, 2026 at 2:49 PM
1/ From @cnbc.com " #AI was seen as a significant contributing factor to nearly 55,000 layoffs in the U.S. in 2025, according to December data from consulting firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Major firms were citing AI as part of the reason for laying off workers...
AI impacting labor market ‘like a tsunami’ as layoff fears mount — CNBC
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January 20, 2026 at 2:51 PM
There are many species of #Penguins, but I think the rockhoppers are my favorites.
How to accessorize for #PenguinAwarenessDay
Judith Leiber minaudiere [Bonhams]
1930 penguin vanity case in mother-of-pearl, enamel, coral, and diamond. [Christies]
Ominous leather penguin bag (Feathers McGraw?) by Thom Browne, 2017 [Bonhams]
Bulgari enamel/diamond penguin cufflinks [Christies]
January 20, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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I've seen Red-tailed Hawks eating squirrels and chasing squirrels in Central Park, but I've never seen one actually catch a squirrel... #hawks #squirrels #CentralPark #birdcpp
January 20, 2026 at 2:14 PM
#AltText is a MUST on Bluesky images. Please follow @chuckwendig.bsky.social's instructions below.
A reminder that you can, and should, turn on the setting (in your settings, natch) that forces you to use ALT text on photos.

It's under Settings / Accessibility --
January 20, 2026 at 2:43 PM
#SanFrancisco, you don't even KNOW how lucky you are! This is a spectacular #riffing lineup, and I wish it were available for streaming. If you live there...SNAP UP THOSE TICKETS NOW.
⬇️ This is happening at @sfsketchfest.bsky.social on Thurs. night! Improv riffing on some truly weird short films with this gang of geniuses. And me.
What with the nazi invasion of our town and all, I forgot about this fun thing happening in San Francisco next week:

Janet Varney, @hodgman.bsky.social, @frankconniff.bsky.social, @tracebeaulieu.bsky.social, Kevin Murphy, Cole Stratton and me doing funny riffs on some weird short films!
January 20, 2026 at 2:41 PM
A beautiful bridge.
Can you imagine filling buckets of sand from a diving bell to accomplish this?!
The bottom was open with only the pressure keeping a bubble of air for you. 😅
January 20, 2026 at 2:38 PM