Coates is Odd This Day
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Niche drivel: https://mulberryhall.medium.com
(Profile pic of Bob Holness with a pillar box growing out of his head by @jimmer.art)
(Profile pic of Bob Holness with a pillar box growing out of his head by @jimmer.art)
Roses are red
Hives have bees in
Hives have bees in
Good news: It’s kākāpō fuck season
The world is going to hell in a handbasket but at least the kākāpō are going hog wild.
thespinoff.co.nz
February 12, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Roses are red
Hives have bees in
Hives have bees in
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12 February, or – as it’s also known – 188th anniversary of the day Lady Hester Stanhope wrote to Queen Victoria in high dudgeon to say “Few things are more disgraceful and inimical to Royalty than giving commands without examining all their different bearings” 🧵
February 12, 2026 at 12:27 PM
12 February, or – as it’s also known – 188th anniversary of the day Lady Hester Stanhope wrote to Queen Victoria in high dudgeon to say “Few things are more disgraceful and inimical to Royalty than giving commands without examining all their different bearings” 🧵
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The first episode of Bagpuss was originally broadcast on this day in 1974. Created by Peter Firmin and Oliver Postgate, the series ran for just 13 episodes (with voices provided by Postgate, Sandra Kerr and John Faulkner).
February 12, 2026 at 4:07 PM
The first episode of Bagpuss was originally broadcast on this day in 1974. Created by Peter Firmin and Oliver Postgate, the series ran for just 13 episodes (with voices provided by Postgate, Sandra Kerr and John Faulkner).
Anyone want a painting?
February 12, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Anyone want a painting?
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I've no idea who did this as I received it via WhatsApp....nb @scottwortley.bsky.social
February 12, 2026 at 12:43 PM
I've no idea who did this as I received it via WhatsApp....nb @scottwortley.bsky.social
12 February, or – as it’s also known – 188th anniversary of the day Lady Hester Stanhope wrote to Queen Victoria in high dudgeon to say “Few things are more disgraceful and inimical to Royalty than giving commands without examining all their different bearings” 🧵
February 12, 2026 at 12:27 PM
12 February, or – as it’s also known – 188th anniversary of the day Lady Hester Stanhope wrote to Queen Victoria in high dudgeon to say “Few things are more disgraceful and inimical to Royalty than giving commands without examining all their different bearings” 🧵
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Looking forward to seeing if @aiannucci.bsky.social 's theory on AI plays out www.youtube.com/watch?v=TM_s...
The Armando Iannucci Shows - The Future of Technology
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February 12, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Looking forward to seeing if @aiannucci.bsky.social 's theory on AI plays out www.youtube.com/watch?v=TM_s...
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14 years ago today. No social media manager. No PR. Just raw unfiltered emotion and heartfelt stream of consciousness for a much-loved and much-missed musical icon. The day the music died and Twitter peaked. @
February 12, 2026 at 8:20 AM
14 years ago today. No social media manager. No PR. Just raw unfiltered emotion and heartfelt stream of consciousness for a much-loved and much-missed musical icon. The day the music died and Twitter peaked. @
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What's so amazing about Jim Henson as a puppeteer is that he could literally be explaining that Kermit is made out of felt and ping pong balls and yet Kermit still feels alive the whole time he's doing it
February 11, 2026 at 10:03 PM
What's so amazing about Jim Henson as a puppeteer is that he could literally be explaining that Kermit is made out of felt and ping pong balls and yet Kermit still feels alive the whole time he's doing it
People who went to Dulwich College no longer enjoy playing this game
Who's the most famous alum of your high school?
I'll go first: David Draiman of Disturbed
I'll go first: David Draiman of Disturbed
guys i just found out i went to the same high school as howard lutnick. please respect my privacy at this time.
February 12, 2026 at 7:05 AM
People who went to Dulwich College no longer enjoy playing this game
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It’s the 247th anniversary of Admiral Augustus Keppel being acquitted at a court martial, the natural outcome of which obviously was... yes, that’s right: the Honourable Charles James Fox, Member of Parliament for Westminster, got shitfaced and smashed windows in the Admiralty 🧵
February 11, 2026 at 9:53 AM
It’s the 247th anniversary of Admiral Augustus Keppel being acquitted at a court martial, the natural outcome of which obviously was... yes, that’s right: the Honourable Charles James Fox, Member of Parliament for Westminster, got shitfaced and smashed windows in the Admiralty 🧵
Roses are red
Clouseau would fight Cato
Clouseau would fight Cato
'Human foot' in Gateshead field turns out to be potato
A worried dog walker alerted police but officers say she was right to remain vigilant.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Roses are red
Clouseau would fight Cato
Clouseau would fight Cato
In other historical anniversary news today, Facebook says it’s 10 years since The Younger Child (then 10, and who had to text us when she’d arrived at school safely) was treated to some *very clever and funny* dad work
February 11, 2026 at 1:10 PM
In other historical anniversary news today, Facebook says it’s 10 years since The Younger Child (then 10, and who had to text us when she’d arrived at school safely) was treated to some *very clever and funny* dad work
It’s the 247th anniversary of Admiral Augustus Keppel being acquitted at a court martial, the natural outcome of which obviously was... yes, that’s right: the Honourable Charles James Fox, Member of Parliament for Westminster, got shitfaced and smashed windows in the Admiralty 🧵
February 11, 2026 at 9:53 AM
It’s the 247th anniversary of Admiral Augustus Keppel being acquitted at a court martial, the natural outcome of which obviously was... yes, that’s right: the Honourable Charles James Fox, Member of Parliament for Westminster, got shitfaced and smashed windows in the Admiralty 🧵
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2685 years ago, on the 11th of February 660 BCE, the legendary Emperor Jimmu ascended to the Japanese throne according to tradition. Due to this, today is National Foundation Day in Japan as the event is regarded as the mythical founding of the country.
February 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM
2685 years ago, on the 11th of February 660 BCE, the legendary Emperor Jimmu ascended to the Japanese throne according to tradition. Due to this, today is National Foundation Day in Japan as the event is regarded as the mythical founding of the country.
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I changed the audio
February 10, 2026 at 5:29 PM
I changed the audio
On learning of the appalling injustice of cats not being allowed shepherd’s pie
February 10, 2026 at 6:37 PM
On learning of the appalling injustice of cats not being allowed shepherd’s pie
British people: Those Swedish bastards who beat us are in the curling final. Hmmmmmph
Also British people: Playing America, are you? COME ON, SWEDEN!
Also British people: Playing America, are you? COME ON, SWEDEN!
February 10, 2026 at 5:48 PM
British people: Those Swedish bastards who beat us are in the curling final. Hmmmmmph
Also British people: Playing America, are you? COME ON, SWEDEN!
Also British people: Playing America, are you? COME ON, SWEDEN!
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It’s the 136th anniversary today of some highly prized artefacts from Ancient Egypt being auctioned in Liverpool. From there, the 180,000 mummified cats in question went to their splendid and dignified final resting place. A museum?
No. They were ground up and used for fertiliser 🧵
No. They were ground up and used for fertiliser 🧵
February 10, 2026 at 9:53 AM
It’s the 136th anniversary today of some highly prized artefacts from Ancient Egypt being auctioned in Liverpool. From there, the 180,000 mummified cats in question went to their splendid and dignified final resting place. A museum?
No. They were ground up and used for fertiliser 🧵
No. They were ground up and used for fertiliser 🧵
It’s 10 February, which can only mean one thing. YES, OF COURSE! It’s the 671st anniversary of the townsfolk and students of Oxford marking Saint Scholastica’s day by... er, hammering shit out of each other until over 90 people were dead 🧵
February 10, 2026 at 2:11 PM
It’s 10 February, which can only mean one thing. YES, OF COURSE! It’s the 671st anniversary of the townsfolk and students of Oxford marking Saint Scholastica’s day by... er, hammering shit out of each other until over 90 people were dead 🧵
It’s the 136th anniversary today of some highly prized artefacts from Ancient Egypt being auctioned in Liverpool. From there, the 180,000 mummified cats in question went to their splendid and dignified final resting place. A museum?
No. They were ground up and used for fertiliser 🧵
No. They were ground up and used for fertiliser 🧵
February 10, 2026 at 9:53 AM
It’s the 136th anniversary today of some highly prized artefacts from Ancient Egypt being auctioned in Liverpool. From there, the 180,000 mummified cats in question went to their splendid and dignified final resting place. A museum?
No. They were ground up and used for fertiliser 🧵
No. They were ground up and used for fertiliser 🧵
Age verification?
At university, we’d have no idea who’d be out that night, so we’d just wander down to the pub in the evening and see who was there
At university, we’d have no idea who’d be out that night, so we’d just wander down to the pub in the evening and see who was there
Age verification?
We had email, but you had to walk halfway across town to the computer lab to read it
We had email, but you had to walk halfway across town to the computer lab to read it
Age verification?
I remember when we used to leave our bikes laying around in the street, we knew who was at whose house because of which bikes were there. They never got nicked...
I remember when we used to leave our bikes laying around in the street, we knew who was at whose house because of which bikes were there. They never got nicked...
February 10, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Age verification?
At university, we’d have no idea who’d be out that night, so we’d just wander down to the pub in the evening and see who was there
At university, we’d have no idea who’d be out that night, so we’d just wander down to the pub in the evening and see who was there
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Happy 13th anniversary to this pair of matching news headlines.
February 10, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Happy 13th anniversary to this pair of matching news headlines.
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Happy British holidaymaker reunited with dentures 11 years after vomiting them into a Benidorm bin day to all who celebrate
February 10, 2024 at 7:56 AM
Happy British holidaymaker reunited with dentures 11 years after vomiting them into a Benidorm bin day to all who celebrate