MacInteresting
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Author of Scottish History books (Edinburgh for Everyone, Edinburgh 10 Walks in the Historic Old Town), fan of comedy, history, languages, psychology and anything I didn't know before.
Surely part of the human need to emphasise "I didn't do nothing". I really am with you! Feel like this is where we get sit down, write down, etc.
In Spanish, “for you” is ‘para ti’, but “with you” isn’t ‘con ti’: it’s ‘contigo’ instead.
What’s this ‘-go’ doing there?
It’s a remnant of the same Latin word that gave us ‘con’.
So etymologically, ‘contigo’ contains this word twice: “with you-with”.
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What’s this ‘-go’ doing there?
It’s a remnant of the same Latin word that gave us ‘con’.
So etymologically, ‘contigo’ contains this word twice: “with you-with”.
Click my graphic to read the full story:
1/
February 8, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Surely part of the human need to emphasise "I didn't do nothing". I really am with you! Feel like this is where we get sit down, write down, etc.
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Breaking: Tragedy at the Winter Olympics
February 7, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Breaking: Tragedy at the Winter Olympics
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Mongolia and Haiti correctly identified that the Winter Olympics are primarily a chance to design baller cold weather uniforms
February 5, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Mongolia and Haiti correctly identified that the Winter Olympics are primarily a chance to design baller cold weather uniforms
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Cliff Richard in Seaside Special
YouTube video by MrsP's Clips
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February 3, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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Please stop publicizing my inner thoughts @theonion.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Please stop publicizing my inner thoughts @theonion.com
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I want AI to improve my life in ways I don't notice or think about. Like satellites or MSG. It would make traffic lights more intelligent. it would diagnose illness more effectively. It shouldnt be forced on me like that stupid feature that no one likes that makes everything look shit on smart TVs
January 28, 2026 at 12:33 PM
I want AI to improve my life in ways I don't notice or think about. Like satellites or MSG. It would make traffic lights more intelligent. it would diagnose illness more effectively. It shouldnt be forced on me like that stupid feature that no one likes that makes everything look shit on smart TVs
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I need at least 3 more folk to sign up for my Edinburgh Adult Education Programme archaeology classes at Craigentinny, or the course will be cancelled. If you know anyone who might be interested, please let them know. Thank you!
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January 21, 2026 at 2:12 PM
I need at least 3 more folk to sign up for my Edinburgh Adult Education Programme archaeology classes at Craigentinny, or the course will be cancelled. If you know anyone who might be interested, please let them know. Thank you!
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adulteducationedinburgh.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spyd...
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cool name why’s it called that
January 19, 2026 at 2:25 PM
cool name why’s it called that
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it's crazy that there's isopod species spanning from the deep ocean to arid deserts while still looking basically the same. this is a message against fast fashion trend chasing. find a look that is truly timeless and for all locations, like the isopod body plan
January 18, 2026 at 4:31 PM
it's crazy that there's isopod species spanning from the deep ocean to arid deserts while still looking basically the same. this is a message against fast fashion trend chasing. find a look that is truly timeless and for all locations, like the isopod body plan
Find explaining reasonably complex history in clear, accessible, yet interesting prose comes naturally to me. Have an instant sense of the level of info needed for a word count.
Artists, I think we're all too comfortable sharing our imposter syndrome.
I would love to see you step out of your comfort zone and confidently state what you think you're actually really good at.
No self deprecation, just what you think you're the strongest at
Is anyone brave eniough? 👀
I would love to see you step out of your comfort zone and confidently state what you think you're actually really good at.
No self deprecation, just what you think you're the strongest at
Is anyone brave eniough? 👀
January 14, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Find explaining reasonably complex history in clear, accessible, yet interesting prose comes naturally to me. Have an instant sense of the level of info needed for a word count.
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What's everyone up to tonight? I'm heading to a party full of Nazis where everyone will personally attack me. If I don't go then the Nazis win.
January 10, 2026 at 1:08 PM
What's everyone up to tonight? I'm heading to a party full of Nazis where everyone will personally attack me. If I don't go then the Nazis win.
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BIG FIGHT AT POLAND’S WROCLAW ZOO!!!
January 9, 2026 at 8:02 PM
BIG FIGHT AT POLAND’S WROCLAW ZOO!!!
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Uri Geller offers East Lothian island as America's '51st state' and military base
SPOON-BENDING magician Uri Geller has proposed a small island he owns off of the North Berwick coast becomes America's 51st state and use as a…
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January 8, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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Pope Julias II looking at the Sistine Chapel with a friend:
This is my art.
Oh wow did you paint all that?
No, but I gave the prompts to Michelangelo.
This is my art.
Oh wow did you paint all that?
No, but I gave the prompts to Michelangelo.
January 8, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Pope Julias II looking at the Sistine Chapel with a friend:
This is my art.
Oh wow did you paint all that?
No, but I gave the prompts to Michelangelo.
This is my art.
Oh wow did you paint all that?
No, but I gave the prompts to Michelangelo.
Resharing videos from one social media platform to another is a little like copying ancient manuscripts. The death of one platform akin to the burning of the library in Alexandria.
January 6, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Resharing videos from one social media platform to another is a little like copying ancient manuscripts. The death of one platform akin to the burning of the library in Alexandria.
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My friends in Austria sent this and I can't stop watching...wait for the end. 🤗💜
January 3, 2026 at 11:38 AM
My friends in Austria sent this and I can't stop watching...wait for the end. 🤗💜
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January 2, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Folks, she brought a whole plate of spaghetti to the broadcast center to do her headshot. She then houses that spaghetti.
Mattia sips on an espresso during his.
Truly the heroes we need during these times.
Mattia sips on an espresso during his.
Truly the heroes we need during these times.
January 2, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Folks, she brought a whole plate of spaghetti to the broadcast center to do her headshot. She then houses that spaghetti.
Mattia sips on an espresso during his.
Truly the heroes we need during these times.
Mattia sips on an espresso during his.
Truly the heroes we need during these times.
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Kings of Leon did predict this tbf 😬
December 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Kings of Leon did predict this tbf 😬
What's everyone's favourite Avatar quote?
Mine is: "Then they realised they weren't little girls anymore, they were little avatars."
Mine is: "Then they realised they weren't little girls anymore, they were little avatars."
What’s everyone’s favourite Avatar quote?
Mine is:
“Get away from her, you avatar!”
Mine is:
“Get away from her, you avatar!”
James Cameron says he’ll hold a press conference to reveal the ‘AVATAR’ franchise ending if films 4 & 5 don’t happen.
“I'll tell you what we were gonna do. How's that?”
#Avatar #JamesCameron #Avatar5
“I'll tell you what we were gonna do. How's that?”
#Avatar #JamesCameron #Avatar5
December 26, 2025 at 10:41 PM
What's everyone's favourite Avatar quote?
Mine is: "Then they realised they weren't little girls anymore, they were little avatars."
Mine is: "Then they realised they weren't little girls anymore, they were little avatars."
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On the seventh anniversary of THIS image, here's a funny story about the elephants, Naomi Wolf and the absurdity of online nostalgia.
November 20, 2023 at 11:49 AM
On the seventh anniversary of THIS image, here's a funny story about the elephants, Naomi Wolf and the absurdity of online nostalgia.
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Imagine Scooby Doo saying "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori". It would be terrible. In fact, I don't think that Scooby Doo should read any war poems out loud. He can respect the fallen in other ways.
December 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Imagine Scooby Doo saying "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori". It would be terrible. In fact, I don't think that Scooby Doo should read any war poems out loud. He can respect the fallen in other ways.
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🦞 Open Seas is hiring 🦞
We’re looking for maternity cover of our Digital & Communications Officer.
You’ll help craft engaging digital content & drive public campaigns that raise awareness of seafood sustainability & marine protection.
To apply, visit the link below:
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We’re looking for maternity cover of our Digital & Communications Officer.
You’ll help craft engaging digital content & drive public campaigns that raise awareness of seafood sustainability & marine protection.
To apply, visit the link below:
goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...
December 15, 2025 at 12:53 PM
🦞 Open Seas is hiring 🦞
We’re looking for maternity cover of our Digital & Communications Officer.
You’ll help craft engaging digital content & drive public campaigns that raise awareness of seafood sustainability & marine protection.
To apply, visit the link below:
goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...
We’re looking for maternity cover of our Digital & Communications Officer.
You’ll help craft engaging digital content & drive public campaigns that raise awareness of seafood sustainability & marine protection.
To apply, visit the link below:
goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...