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Athena Kugblenu

@athenakugblenu.bsky.social

every news article right now:
Donald Trump says the world is flat. But is he right? We talk to a squirrel for its opinion.
The squirrel: GIVE ME MY NUTS
Well that settles it. Is the world flat? It's inconclusive.

August 13, 2025 at 8:42 AM

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Michael Spicer

@michaelspicer.bsky.social

Modern Columbo

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August 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM

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Fergus Craig

@ferguscraig.bsky.social

My first Detective Roger LeCarre book, Once Upon A Crime, has been 'selected' for the Kindle monthly deal, meaning it's currently available for 99p. My publisher tells me this is a good thing. You can take advantage of this absurd offer in the link below... www.amazon.co.uk/Once-Upon-Cr...

Once Upon a Crime: The hilarious Detective Roger LeCarre parody 'thriller'

Once Upon a Crime: The hilarious Detective Roger LeCarre parody 'thriller' eBook : Craig, Fergus: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

www.amazon.co.uk

August 5, 2025 at 10:38 AM

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Richard Foord MP

@richardfoordld.bsky.social

Launched today: #ReviveTheRiverOtter

The middle and lower reaches of the River Otter are now so contaminated with sewage, that it is classed in the bottom 20 per cent of rivers in England for water quality. South West Water must act now.

For more: www.richardfoord.org.uk/news/article...

July 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM

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Michael Spicer

@michaelspicer.bsky.social

exciting new project

May 7, 2025 at 12:11 PM

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The Daily Tism

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“The tracks are a mix of original compositions and covers with the lyrics changed to make them about Marmaduke. For example, the theme of TV game show Blankety Blank becomes ‘Sausagey Cat.’”

Cat records chart-topping album of autistic owner’s little songs

A cat has become one of the world’s best-selling musical artists overnight, after secretly recording his owner while she sang about him. Marmaduke, six, is reported to have been the subject of near co...

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May 2, 2025 at 8:58 AM

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Michael Spicer

@michaelspicer.bsky.social

jason

JASON

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May 1, 2025 at 10:11 PM

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Katie Birkwood

@girlinthe.bsky.social

STOP what you are doing, find some headphones or a secluded location, and watch this. I am crying with laughter and admiration at an idea seen through to its (nearly) bitter end. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD3Q... Sound--as they say--on.

Hlavní nadraží Praha - znělka 02 (Dlouhá verze)

YouTube video by Pavel Jirásek

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April 15, 2025 at 8:01 AM

Katherine Sach

@kalosach.bsky.social

Which end is which? #caturday #proofofcat

A fluffy tortoiseshell cat is curled up in a ball on a bed with toe beans akimbo and looking so fluffy it's hard to tell where her head is. If you look really carefully there are some whiskers poking out to give you a clue

March 22, 2025 at 11:57 AM

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Hallie Rubenhold

@hallierubenhold.bsky.social

If you have 10 mins and want to watch real Edwardian women talk about their experiences of being teenagers at the turn of the century, then this is for you. youtu.be/pv6V1yHvJyo?...

1970: VICTORIAN TEENAGERS reminisce | Yesterday's Witness | Voice of the People | BBC Archive

YouTube video by BBC Archive

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March 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM

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Matt Green

@mattgreencomedy.com

This is like an architect saying “we have different perspectives, but you have to admire the pace at which that arsonist gets things done”

Lewis Baston @lewisbaston.bsky.social · Mar 15

Ugh. I can’t tell you how much I dislike this. To witness such cruelty, incompetence, contempt for the law and think ‘let’s have some of that’… www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Wes Streeting, the health secretary, told LBC:
"We're different political traditions, but I think we've all been struck by the pace at which President Trump's new administration has come in and made a whole bunch of changes to the way that Washington and the way that government works.
"We might look at some of those changes and think, well, they're not quite the changes we would make, from a centre-left perspective, but the speed at which they've operated, we've actually thought, you know what, we can go further and faster. We will, we are.
That's what the prime minister's doing."

March 15, 2025 at 9:43 AM

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Bethany Black

@bethanyblack.bsky.social

Just found my cat’s phone. Just thousands of bad photos of me asleep or sat in front of the telly. So weird

March 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM

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The Daily Tism

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This latest announcement comes after Sloping recently confirmed the appearance of an Italian warlock, known as Pesto Pancetta. “I try to avoid stereotyping,” she added.

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Milda Spergers! Wizard author announces first autistic character

A well-known British children's fantasy author has confirmed that she's written her first ever autistic character, according to sources. Jean Sloping, 59 - known for her Henry Twiddle book series set ...

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February 3, 2025 at 10:06 AM

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Tom Gauld

@tomgauld.bsky.social

How to gift wrap a book… my cartoon for this week’s @theguardian.com books.

Title: How to gift wrap a book

A book, scissors, sellotape and giftwrap on a table. The book has a friendly face and says "1. Roll out your chosen paper and put the book on it."

The book continues, saying "2. Take a moment to consider the book as an object." and "3. Ask yourself "Will the intended recipient fully appreciate this book and accord it the respect that it truly deserves?"

"4. Correct. They will not. Put the book on your shelf and replace it with a different gift."
Socks, chocolate, whatever.
Repeat steps 1-4 for any other books

December 21, 2024 at 11:13 AM

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The Daily Tism

@thedailytism.com

“Oh no you fucking don’t. Seriously, you tosspot, you’re not one of us and we wouldn’t want you even if you were. Step one foot on our lovely spectrum and we’ll yeet you directly into the sun.”

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