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Pro-boat platform. Here to respectfully objectify dead polar explorers but got distracted by our crumbling federal government.
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“I brought this horrid creature into the world, and now I must take him out!” Winfrey said
Oprah Pursues Dr. Phil On Ship Through Arctic
THE ARCTIC CIRCLE—With a vow to destroy the abomination she had created if it was the last thing she ever did, television host Oprah Winfrey has spent weeks on a ship pursuing Dr. Phil through the Arc...
theonion.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM
“I brought this horrid creature into the world, and now I must take him out!” Winfrey said
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i feel like i need to share this oldie but a goodie today
October 13, 2025 at 10:26 PM
i feel like i need to share this oldie but a goodie today
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ive been loving this story and also finding it extremely unsurprising. shackleton was always broke as a joke and willing to cut corners and also a virile hero, so all elements of the escapade make perfect sense
@swordsjew.bsky.social Flagging for you in case you missed it. Prof at the centre of this seems lovely. He was on our Canadian public broadcaster CBC and was tickled pink the Telegraph issued a correction to their original story when the ship first sank :) www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/e...
Explorer Ernest Shackleton May Have Known His Ship 'Endurance' Wasn't Equipped to Survive the Antarctic Ice
The vessel, which sank in November 1915, had structural shortcomings, including weak deck frames and no diagonal beams to strengthen the hull, a new study argues
www.smithsonianmag.com
October 9, 2025 at 2:14 AM
ive been loving this story and also finding it extremely unsurprising. shackleton was always broke as a joke and willing to cut corners and also a virile hero, so all elements of the escapade make perfect sense
Considering all the possible polar-themed tattoo options. How do we feel about an Endurance tramp stamp. Boss-approved?
August 1, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Considering all the possible polar-themed tattoo options. How do we feel about an Endurance tramp stamp. Boss-approved?
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i’m learning a lot about the trade war
April 23, 2025 at 3:01 AM
i’m learning a lot about the trade war
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Searching Getty Images for photos from the Heard and McDonald Islands...
April 3, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Searching Getty Images for photos from the Heard and McDonald Islands...
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So...the Heard and McDonald Islands got hit with a 10% tariff today...however, they have no exports, because the islands are completely uninhabited by humans.
From me and @leahfeiger.bsky.social:
www.wired.com/story/trump-...
From me and @leahfeiger.bsky.social:
www.wired.com/story/trump-...
Trump Tariffs Hit Antarctic Islands Inhabited by Zero Humans and Many Penguins
The Heard and McDonald Islands are among the dozens of targets of President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs. But they have no exports, because no one lives there.
www.wired.com
April 2, 2025 at 11:48 PM
So...the Heard and McDonald Islands got hit with a 10% tariff today...however, they have no exports, because the islands are completely uninhabited by humans.
From me and @leahfeiger.bsky.social:
www.wired.com/story/trump-...
From me and @leahfeiger.bsky.social:
www.wired.com/story/trump-...
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Let’s be clear about the impact of this DOT memo: Pedestrians and cyclists are going to die. usa.streetsblog.org/2025/03/12/b...
BREAKING: U.S. DOT Orders Review of All Grants Related to Green Infrastructure, Bikes — Streetsblog USA
Now U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is coming for our bike lanes!
usa.streetsblog.org
March 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Let’s be clear about the impact of this DOT memo: Pedestrians and cyclists are going to die. usa.streetsblog.org/2025/03/12/b...
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USDOT Secretary's office sent an email to DOT agencies instructing them to review competitively awarded—but not yet fully obligated—projects under Biden that include:
—Green infra
—Bike infra
—EV infra
—Project purpose to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
DOT wants to revise project scopes or cancel.
—Green infra
—Bike infra
—EV infra
—Project purpose to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
DOT wants to revise project scopes or cancel.
March 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
USDOT Secretary's office sent an email to DOT agencies instructing them to review competitively awarded—but not yet fully obligated—projects under Biden that include:
—Green infra
—Bike infra
—EV infra
—Project purpose to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
DOT wants to revise project scopes or cancel.
—Green infra
—Bike infra
—EV infra
—Project purpose to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
DOT wants to revise project scopes or cancel.
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This whole country wants bad things for others more than they want good things for themselves.
February 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
This whole country wants bad things for others more than they want good things for themselves.
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🚨: This got super buried in all the memos that followed Sean Duffy's confirmation, but on February 18th, USDOT is going to recommend that Congress rescind funding for anything the administration deems too "woke."
Read: probably everything you care about. And it's time to call your reps.🧵
Read: probably everything you care about. And it's time to call your reps.🧵
Sec. Duffy Moves to Rescind Billions for 'Woke' Transportation on Feb. 18 — So Advocates Must Speak Up Now — Streetsblog USA
The U.S. Transportation Secretary has promised to call on Congress to slash vast funding for climate and DEIA.
usa.streetsblog.org
February 14, 2025 at 10:36 PM
🚨: This got super buried in all the memos that followed Sean Duffy's confirmation, but on February 18th, USDOT is going to recommend that Congress rescind funding for anything the administration deems too "woke."
Read: probably everything you care about. And it's time to call your reps.🧵
Read: probably everything you care about. And it's time to call your reps.🧵
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When Im Queen of the world, only hot people can have more than 1 baby and Elon wont make the cut im afraid.
February 15, 2025 at 1:59 AM
When Im Queen of the world, only hot people can have more than 1 baby and Elon wont make the cut im afraid.
The Resolute Desk doesn't need to be dragged into this.
February 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The Resolute Desk doesn't need to be dragged into this.