Donn
@animalkavian.bsky.social
One time artist - sci fi, fantasy, gaming, anime fan - fighting against the dying of the light (trying to keep fit)
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30 January
1835 saw the first attempt led assassination of a US President.
A man named Richard Lawrence, a house painter shot at 7th President Andrew Jackson’s back. He misfired. His second pistol then misfired.
Jackson noticed the attempt and then beat Lawrence half to death with his cane.
1835 saw the first attempt led assassination of a US President.
A man named Richard Lawrence, a house painter shot at 7th President Andrew Jackson’s back. He misfired. His second pistol then misfired.
Jackson noticed the attempt and then beat Lawrence half to death with his cane.
January 31, 2025 at 5:56 PM
30 January
1835 saw the first attempt led assassination of a US President.
A man named Richard Lawrence, a house painter shot at 7th President Andrew Jackson’s back. He misfired. His second pistol then misfired.
Jackson noticed the attempt and then beat Lawrence half to death with his cane.
1835 saw the first attempt led assassination of a US President.
A man named Richard Lawrence, a house painter shot at 7th President Andrew Jackson’s back. He misfired. His second pistol then misfired.
Jackson noticed the attempt and then beat Lawrence half to death with his cane.
29 January
“I don’t like Mondays”
In 1979,the first modern era school shooting took place at the Grover Cleveland Elementary School in San Diego, California.
Unusual even now, the perpetrator was a 16 year old girl who killed 2 and injured 8 at the school across the street from her home.
“I don’t like Mondays”
In 1979,the first modern era school shooting took place at the Grover Cleveland Elementary School in San Diego, California.
Unusual even now, the perpetrator was a 16 year old girl who killed 2 and injured 8 at the school across the street from her home.
January 30, 2025 at 8:39 AM
29 January
“I don’t like Mondays”
In 1979,the first modern era school shooting took place at the Grover Cleveland Elementary School in San Diego, California.
Unusual even now, the perpetrator was a 16 year old girl who killed 2 and injured 8 at the school across the street from her home.
“I don’t like Mondays”
In 1979,the first modern era school shooting took place at the Grover Cleveland Elementary School in San Diego, California.
Unusual even now, the perpetrator was a 16 year old girl who killed 2 and injured 8 at the school across the street from her home.
28 January
In 1986, the world gathered to watch the launch of space shuttle Challenger
The shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into its flight killing all 7 crew aboard, including a teacher.
Big Bird was supposed to be onboard the Challenger but virtue of being 8’2” it was possible to get him to fit.
In 1986, the world gathered to watch the launch of space shuttle Challenger
The shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into its flight killing all 7 crew aboard, including a teacher.
Big Bird was supposed to be onboard the Challenger but virtue of being 8’2” it was possible to get him to fit.
January 28, 2025 at 11:30 PM
28 January
In 1986, the world gathered to watch the launch of space shuttle Challenger
The shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into its flight killing all 7 crew aboard, including a teacher.
Big Bird was supposed to be onboard the Challenger but virtue of being 8’2” it was possible to get him to fit.
In 1986, the world gathered to watch the launch of space shuttle Challenger
The shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into its flight killing all 7 crew aboard, including a teacher.
Big Bird was supposed to be onboard the Challenger but virtue of being 8’2” it was possible to get him to fit.
27 January
In 1820, a Russian expedition led by Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen & Mikhail Lazarev, sighted the continent of Antarctica for the first time.
Before this, rounding the Cape of Good Hope & Cape Horn in 15th & 16th Century, proved Terra Australis Incognito must exist as a continent
In 1820, a Russian expedition led by Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen & Mikhail Lazarev, sighted the continent of Antarctica for the first time.
Before this, rounding the Cape of Good Hope & Cape Horn in 15th & 16th Century, proved Terra Australis Incognito must exist as a continent
January 27, 2025 at 10:58 PM
27 January
In 1820, a Russian expedition led by Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen & Mikhail Lazarev, sighted the continent of Antarctica for the first time.
Before this, rounding the Cape of Good Hope & Cape Horn in 15th & 16th Century, proved Terra Australis Incognito must exist as a continent
In 1820, a Russian expedition led by Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen & Mikhail Lazarev, sighted the continent of Antarctica for the first time.
Before this, rounding the Cape of Good Hope & Cape Horn in 15th & 16th Century, proved Terra Australis Incognito must exist as a continent
26 January
In 1929, a series by engineer & cartoonist Rube Goldberg was first published in Collier’s Weekly.
Entitled “The Inventions of Professor Lucifer Gorgonzola Butts A.K.” the cartoons comically intricate, pointless machines with labeled schematics made The Rube Goldberg Machine famous.
In 1929, a series by engineer & cartoonist Rube Goldberg was first published in Collier’s Weekly.
Entitled “The Inventions of Professor Lucifer Gorgonzola Butts A.K.” the cartoons comically intricate, pointless machines with labeled schematics made The Rube Goldberg Machine famous.
January 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
26 January
In 1929, a series by engineer & cartoonist Rube Goldberg was first published in Collier’s Weekly.
Entitled “The Inventions of Professor Lucifer Gorgonzola Butts A.K.” the cartoons comically intricate, pointless machines with labeled schematics made The Rube Goldberg Machine famous.
In 1929, a series by engineer & cartoonist Rube Goldberg was first published in Collier’s Weekly.
Entitled “The Inventions of Professor Lucifer Gorgonzola Butts A.K.” the cartoons comically intricate, pointless machines with labeled schematics made The Rube Goldberg Machine famous.
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Alert the Pulitzer nominating committee.
January 25, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Alert the Pulitzer nominating committee.
25 January
Around the World in 80 days (or less)
In the 1872 Jules Verne novel, Phileas Fogg won a bet by proving you could travel around the world in 80 days.
Today in 1890, journalist Nellie Bly ( real name, Elizabeth Cochran Seaman )successfully completed the task after just 72 days.
Around the World in 80 days (or less)
In the 1872 Jules Verne novel, Phileas Fogg won a bet by proving you could travel around the world in 80 days.
Today in 1890, journalist Nellie Bly ( real name, Elizabeth Cochran Seaman )successfully completed the task after just 72 days.
January 25, 2025 at 11:48 PM
25 January
Around the World in 80 days (or less)
In the 1872 Jules Verne novel, Phileas Fogg won a bet by proving you could travel around the world in 80 days.
Today in 1890, journalist Nellie Bly ( real name, Elizabeth Cochran Seaman )successfully completed the task after just 72 days.
Around the World in 80 days (or less)
In the 1872 Jules Verne novel, Phileas Fogg won a bet by proving you could travel around the world in 80 days.
Today in 1890, journalist Nellie Bly ( real name, Elizabeth Cochran Seaman )successfully completed the task after just 72 days.
24 January
Beer.
In 1935 the first beer sold in a can appeared.
In Richmond Virgina, Kruger’s Cream Ale and Kruger’s Finest Beer were delivered to faithful Kruger drinkers, some 2,000 cans in total, barely 18 months after the end of prohibition.
The brewing world eventually followed suit.
Beer.
In 1935 the first beer sold in a can appeared.
In Richmond Virgina, Kruger’s Cream Ale and Kruger’s Finest Beer were delivered to faithful Kruger drinkers, some 2,000 cans in total, barely 18 months after the end of prohibition.
The brewing world eventually followed suit.
January 24, 2025 at 11:56 PM
24 January
Beer.
In 1935 the first beer sold in a can appeared.
In Richmond Virgina, Kruger’s Cream Ale and Kruger’s Finest Beer were delivered to faithful Kruger drinkers, some 2,000 cans in total, barely 18 months after the end of prohibition.
The brewing world eventually followed suit.
Beer.
In 1935 the first beer sold in a can appeared.
In Richmond Virgina, Kruger’s Cream Ale and Kruger’s Finest Beer were delivered to faithful Kruger drinkers, some 2,000 cans in total, barely 18 months after the end of prohibition.
The brewing world eventually followed suit.
23 January
The Rock n Roll hall of fame.
In 1986 the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame inducted its very first members.
Little Richard, Chuck Berry, James Brown, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Fats Domino, the Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley were the first names to start off.
The Rock n Roll hall of fame.
In 1986 the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame inducted its very first members.
Little Richard, Chuck Berry, James Brown, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Fats Domino, the Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley were the first names to start off.
January 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
23 January
The Rock n Roll hall of fame.
In 1986 the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame inducted its very first members.
Little Richard, Chuck Berry, James Brown, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Fats Domino, the Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley were the first names to start off.
The Rock n Roll hall of fame.
In 1986 the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame inducted its very first members.
Little Richard, Chuck Berry, James Brown, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Fats Domino, the Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley were the first names to start off.
22 January
The Battle of Rorke’s Drift
In 1879, a contingent of under 150 British troops defended the mission of Rorke’s Drift in what is present day South Africa, against massive assaults from 3,000 - 4,000 Zulu warriors
The 1964 movie Zulu staring Michael Caine depicting events is a good watch
The Battle of Rorke’s Drift
In 1879, a contingent of under 150 British troops defended the mission of Rorke’s Drift in what is present day South Africa, against massive assaults from 3,000 - 4,000 Zulu warriors
The 1964 movie Zulu staring Michael Caine depicting events is a good watch
January 22, 2025 at 11:11 PM
22 January
The Battle of Rorke’s Drift
In 1879, a contingent of under 150 British troops defended the mission of Rorke’s Drift in what is present day South Africa, against massive assaults from 3,000 - 4,000 Zulu warriors
The 1964 movie Zulu staring Michael Caine depicting events is a good watch
The Battle of Rorke’s Drift
In 1879, a contingent of under 150 British troops defended the mission of Rorke’s Drift in what is present day South Africa, against massive assaults from 3,000 - 4,000 Zulu warriors
The 1964 movie Zulu staring Michael Caine depicting events is a good watch
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*can't decide whether to chant "new nails tour" or "nails world tour" about the announcement of a new nine inch nails world tour; hyperventilates and passes out instead*
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Nine Inch Nails Announce ‘Peel It Back 2025’ World Tour Dates
As expected, Nine Inch Nails have announced the 'Peel It Back Tour 2025,' the band's first live outings since 2022.
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January 22, 2025 at 4:14 PM
*can't decide whether to chant "new nails tour" or "nails world tour" about the announcement of a new nine inch nails world tour; hyperventilates and passes out instead*
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Today in Milan, a student activist group hung a trash-filled effigy of Musk upside down on a gate outside of piazzale Loreto, where Mussolini's body was displayed in 1945.
They left the message: "C'è sempre posto a piazzale Loreto, Elon" (There's always room in piazzale Loreto, Elon)
They left the message: "C'è sempre posto a piazzale Loreto, Elon" (There's always room in piazzale Loreto, Elon)
January 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Today in Milan, a student activist group hung a trash-filled effigy of Musk upside down on a gate outside of piazzale Loreto, where Mussolini's body was displayed in 1945.
They left the message: "C'è sempre posto a piazzale Loreto, Elon" (There's always room in piazzale Loreto, Elon)
They left the message: "C'è sempre posto a piazzale Loreto, Elon" (There's always room in piazzale Loreto, Elon)
21 January
In 1793, King Louis XVI of France was taken to the Place de Revolution in Paris and executed by guillotine.
His execution came at the hands of former subjects after the National Convention found him guilty of High treason.
This was the turning point in French and European history.
In 1793, King Louis XVI of France was taken to the Place de Revolution in Paris and executed by guillotine.
His execution came at the hands of former subjects after the National Convention found him guilty of High treason.
This was the turning point in French and European history.
January 21, 2025 at 11:37 PM
21 January
In 1793, King Louis XVI of France was taken to the Place de Revolution in Paris and executed by guillotine.
His execution came at the hands of former subjects after the National Convention found him guilty of High treason.
This was the turning point in French and European history.
In 1793, King Louis XVI of France was taken to the Place de Revolution in Paris and executed by guillotine.
His execution came at the hands of former subjects after the National Convention found him guilty of High treason.
This was the turning point in French and European history.
20 January
In 1982 at a concert in Des Moines, Iowa, Ozzy Osbourne during his Diary of a Madman tour bites the head off a bat thrown on stage by a fan.
Ozzy claims he thought it was rubber and bit its head off.
He discovered the truth as the bat bit him back and Oxzy had to be treated for rabies.
In 1982 at a concert in Des Moines, Iowa, Ozzy Osbourne during his Diary of a Madman tour bites the head off a bat thrown on stage by a fan.
Ozzy claims he thought it was rubber and bit its head off.
He discovered the truth as the bat bit him back and Oxzy had to be treated for rabies.
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January 20, 2025 at 11:03 PM
20 January
In 1982 at a concert in Des Moines, Iowa, Ozzy Osbourne during his Diary of a Madman tour bites the head off a bat thrown on stage by a fan.
Ozzy claims he thought it was rubber and bit its head off.
He discovered the truth as the bat bit him back and Oxzy had to be treated for rabies.
In 1982 at a concert in Des Moines, Iowa, Ozzy Osbourne during his Diary of a Madman tour bites the head off a bat thrown on stage by a fan.
Ozzy claims he thought it was rubber and bit its head off.
He discovered the truth as the bat bit him back and Oxzy had to be treated for rabies.
19 January
Neon lights.
In 1915, George Claude of Paris, France was awarded the patent for neon discharge tubes for use in advertising.
Neon lights became an art form and without them in cinema we wouldn’t have the look and feel of the cyberpunk dystopia we recognise in Blade Runner and beyond
Neon lights.
In 1915, George Claude of Paris, France was awarded the patent for neon discharge tubes for use in advertising.
Neon lights became an art form and without them in cinema we wouldn’t have the look and feel of the cyberpunk dystopia we recognise in Blade Runner and beyond
January 19, 2025 at 10:23 PM
19 January
Neon lights.
In 1915, George Claude of Paris, France was awarded the patent for neon discharge tubes for use in advertising.
Neon lights became an art form and without them in cinema we wouldn’t have the look and feel of the cyberpunk dystopia we recognise in Blade Runner and beyond
Neon lights.
In 1915, George Claude of Paris, France was awarded the patent for neon discharge tubes for use in advertising.
Neon lights became an art form and without them in cinema we wouldn’t have the look and feel of the cyberpunk dystopia we recognise in Blade Runner and beyond
18 January
X-rays
The first x-ray machine was shown to the public in 1896 in New York by Henry Louis Smith
They were discovered in 1895 by Wilhelm Röntgen, the first photograph taken was of his wife’s hand showing the bones and wedding ring
A fully functioning unit was shown at 1904 world fair.
X-rays
The first x-ray machine was shown to the public in 1896 in New York by Henry Louis Smith
They were discovered in 1895 by Wilhelm Röntgen, the first photograph taken was of his wife’s hand showing the bones and wedding ring
A fully functioning unit was shown at 1904 world fair.
January 19, 2025 at 2:07 AM
18 January
X-rays
The first x-ray machine was shown to the public in 1896 in New York by Henry Louis Smith
They were discovered in 1895 by Wilhelm Röntgen, the first photograph taken was of his wife’s hand showing the bones and wedding ring
A fully functioning unit was shown at 1904 world fair.
X-rays
The first x-ray machine was shown to the public in 1896 in New York by Henry Louis Smith
They were discovered in 1895 by Wilhelm Röntgen, the first photograph taken was of his wife’s hand showing the bones and wedding ring
A fully functioning unit was shown at 1904 world fair.
17 January
Thimble Theater comic strip started in the New York Journal in late 1919. The strip had daily jokes with lead characters Ham Gravy Olive Oyl.
They had lots of one shot characters,
some became regulars.
Then today in 1929, a sailor called Popeye was introduced and the rest is history.
Thimble Theater comic strip started in the New York Journal in late 1919. The strip had daily jokes with lead characters Ham Gravy Olive Oyl.
They had lots of one shot characters,
some became regulars.
Then today in 1929, a sailor called Popeye was introduced and the rest is history.
January 17, 2025 at 11:22 PM
17 January
Thimble Theater comic strip started in the New York Journal in late 1919. The strip had daily jokes with lead characters Ham Gravy Olive Oyl.
They had lots of one shot characters,
some became regulars.
Then today in 1929, a sailor called Popeye was introduced and the rest is history.
Thimble Theater comic strip started in the New York Journal in late 1919. The strip had daily jokes with lead characters Ham Gravy Olive Oyl.
They had lots of one shot characters,
some became regulars.
Then today in 1929, a sailor called Popeye was introduced and the rest is history.
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You couldn't make "Blazing Saddles" today. If you tried, studio exes would be all like "This is literally just the script for the 1974 film Blazing Saddles. Why are you giving me this? How did you get past security?"
January 17, 2025 at 1:35 AM
You couldn't make "Blazing Saddles" today. If you tried, studio exes would be all like "This is literally just the script for the 1974 film Blazing Saddles. Why are you giving me this? How did you get past security?"
16 January
The Bottle Conjuror
1749, the New Haymarket Theatre, London was to host a conjuror who would “place his entire body in an empty wine bottle on stage” and other ridiculous sounding tricks.
When he failed to show at the obvious hoax performance, the crowd rioted and gutted the theatre.
The Bottle Conjuror
1749, the New Haymarket Theatre, London was to host a conjuror who would “place his entire body in an empty wine bottle on stage” and other ridiculous sounding tricks.
When he failed to show at the obvious hoax performance, the crowd rioted and gutted the theatre.
January 16, 2025 at 11:42 PM
16 January
The Bottle Conjuror
1749, the New Haymarket Theatre, London was to host a conjuror who would “place his entire body in an empty wine bottle on stage” and other ridiculous sounding tricks.
When he failed to show at the obvious hoax performance, the crowd rioted and gutted the theatre.
The Bottle Conjuror
1749, the New Haymarket Theatre, London was to host a conjuror who would “place his entire body in an empty wine bottle on stage” and other ridiculous sounding tricks.
When he failed to show at the obvious hoax performance, the crowd rioted and gutted the theatre.
15 January
The Boston Molasses Massacre
In 1919, a storage tank containing 2.3 million gallons (US) of Molasses, weighing approximately 12,000 metric tons, burst in the North End neighbourhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
The 35mph wave rushed the streets killing 25 people and injuring 150.
The Boston Molasses Massacre
In 1919, a storage tank containing 2.3 million gallons (US) of Molasses, weighing approximately 12,000 metric tons, burst in the North End neighbourhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
The 35mph wave rushed the streets killing 25 people and injuring 150.
January 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
15 January
The Boston Molasses Massacre
In 1919, a storage tank containing 2.3 million gallons (US) of Molasses, weighing approximately 12,000 metric tons, burst in the North End neighbourhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
The 35mph wave rushed the streets killing 25 people and injuring 150.
The Boston Molasses Massacre
In 1919, a storage tank containing 2.3 million gallons (US) of Molasses, weighing approximately 12,000 metric tons, burst in the North End neighbourhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
The 35mph wave rushed the streets killing 25 people and injuring 150.
14 January
In 1966, musician David Robert Jones’ first single under the name David Bowie was released.
“Can’t Help Thinking About Me” by David Bowie and The Lower Third was released by Pye records in the UK.
It peaked at 34 in UK & in the March was released by Warner Brothers in the US.
In 1966, musician David Robert Jones’ first single under the name David Bowie was released.
“Can’t Help Thinking About Me” by David Bowie and The Lower Third was released by Pye records in the UK.
It peaked at 34 in UK & in the March was released by Warner Brothers in the US.
January 14, 2025 at 11:43 AM
14 January
In 1966, musician David Robert Jones’ first single under the name David Bowie was released.
“Can’t Help Thinking About Me” by David Bowie and The Lower Third was released by Pye records in the UK.
It peaked at 34 in UK & in the March was released by Warner Brothers in the US.
In 1966, musician David Robert Jones’ first single under the name David Bowie was released.
“Can’t Help Thinking About Me” by David Bowie and The Lower Third was released by Pye records in the UK.
It peaked at 34 in UK & in the March was released by Warner Brothers in the US.
13 January
Folsom Prison Blues
In 1968, Johnny Cash performed 2 concerts in Folsom State Prison in California.
The live recording, from 2 performances was released as his first live album.
The live version of his 1955 song Folsom Prison Blues went to #1 on the Billboard Country Hot 100 in 1968
Folsom Prison Blues
In 1968, Johnny Cash performed 2 concerts in Folsom State Prison in California.
The live recording, from 2 performances was released as his first live album.
The live version of his 1955 song Folsom Prison Blues went to #1 on the Billboard Country Hot 100 in 1968
January 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
13 January
Folsom Prison Blues
In 1968, Johnny Cash performed 2 concerts in Folsom State Prison in California.
The live recording, from 2 performances was released as his first live album.
The live version of his 1955 song Folsom Prison Blues went to #1 on the Billboard Country Hot 100 in 1968
Folsom Prison Blues
In 1968, Johnny Cash performed 2 concerts in Folsom State Prison in California.
The live recording, from 2 performances was released as his first live album.
The live version of his 1955 song Folsom Prison Blues went to #1 on the Billboard Country Hot 100 in 1968
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HOLY SHIT! This is big news, so many amazing movies that you couldn't get your hands on, I haven't seen City on Fire since forever, used to have a copy of it on VHS like 25 years ago, and all the John Woo classics.
I hope we get these in the UK/Ireland market @shoutstudios.bsky.social
I hope we get these in the UK/Ireland market @shoutstudios.bsky.social
***ANNOUNCEMENT***
@variety.bsky.social is reporting that @shoutstudios.bsky.social has acquired worldwide rights to 156 Hong Kong cinema classics that’s been MIA from Western markets for decades.
Quote: The acquisition’s crown jewels include Woo’s action masterpieces “Hard Boiled,” “The Killer,”
@variety.bsky.social is reporting that @shoutstudios.bsky.social has acquired worldwide rights to 156 Hong Kong cinema classics that’s been MIA from Western markets for decades.
Quote: The acquisition’s crown jewels include Woo’s action masterpieces “Hard Boiled,” “The Killer,”
January 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
HOLY SHIT! This is big news, so many amazing movies that you couldn't get your hands on, I haven't seen City on Fire since forever, used to have a copy of it on VHS like 25 years ago, and all the John Woo classics.
I hope we get these in the UK/Ireland market @shoutstudios.bsky.social
I hope we get these in the UK/Ireland market @shoutstudios.bsky.social
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I hate every single possible thing about this, and I'm heartbroken about all of it.
www.vulture.com/article/neil...
www.vulture.com/article/neil...
There Is No Safe Word
How the best-selling fantasy author Neil Gaiman hid the darkest parts of himself for decades.
www.vulture.com
January 13, 2025 at 11:35 AM
I hate every single possible thing about this, and I'm heartbroken about all of it.
www.vulture.com/article/neil...
www.vulture.com/article/neil...