Rachel Lense is Professionally Curious
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I think it's important for people to realize that many of the world's largest tragedies were not inevitable; they were allowed.
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This is Goose. His stick didn't fit through the door at first. But Goose believed in himself, and more importantly, so did his doorman. 13/10 (TT: bigstickgoose)
November 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
This is Goose. His stick didn't fit through the door at first. But Goose believed in himself, and more importantly, so did his doorman. 13/10 (TT: bigstickgoose)
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Baby pigeon mystery.
My pigeon book is here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/rosem...
My pigeon book is here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/rosem...
November 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Baby pigeon mystery.
My pigeon book is here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/rosem...
My pigeon book is here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/rosem...
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We only rate dogs. This is a family of Suburban Gold Fairies. It's rare for them to travel together like this. Very magical but please only send dogs. Thank you... 13/10 for all (TT: hdbrosriley)
November 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
We only rate dogs. This is a family of Suburban Gold Fairies. It's rare for them to travel together like this. Very magical but please only send dogs. Thank you... 13/10 for all (TT: hdbrosriley)
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Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once.
The valiant never taste of death but once.
November 10, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once.
The valiant never taste of death but once.
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Me and my mom on the bench in front of Trader Joe’s judging the guy in the cybertruck
November 9, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Me and my mom on the bench in front of Trader Joe’s judging the guy in the cybertruck
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November 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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I do think we should start treating the Gender Critical [sic] crowd as the genitalia-obsessed weirdos they are. Eg, introduce them as 'This is Jeff. He's a bit obsessed with what people have between their legs. I've asked him not to say anything about it tonight, but if he does, let me know and I'll
November 5, 2025 at 11:53 AM
I do think we should start treating the Gender Critical [sic] crowd as the genitalia-obsessed weirdos they are. Eg, introduce them as 'This is Jeff. He's a bit obsessed with what people have between their legs. I've asked him not to say anything about it tonight, but if he does, let me know and I'll
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November 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Whether it's liberals snapping their fingers at New York Times staffer orientation or conservatives cutting off SNAP funding for millions of starving Americans, both sides have a snap problem.
November 1, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Whether it's liberals snapping their fingers at New York Times staffer orientation or conservatives cutting off SNAP funding for millions of starving Americans, both sides have a snap problem.
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Mesmerized by the wonder of toe beans. Book from my collection: The Shy Little Kitten by Cathleen Schurr, illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren. 1958.
October 30, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Mesmerized by the wonder of toe beans. Book from my collection: The Shy Little Kitten by Cathleen Schurr, illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren. 1958.
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We live in an episode of Veep
October 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
We live in an episode of Veep
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I understand why they had to stop him but I don’t agree with imprisoning him in the phantom zone
October 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I understand why they had to stop him but I don’t agree with imprisoning him in the phantom zone
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I found a capybara pebble🤎
October 26, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I found a capybara pebble🤎
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It's not lost on me that the part of the White House we are destroying is the part that has to do with women's history in the White House.
NEW: NBC News confirms that the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, on the east side of the White House, has been destroyed as part of the demolition of the East Wing.
(📸 Getty Images)
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October 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
It's not lost on me that the part of the White House we are destroying is the part that has to do with women's history in the White House.
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Let's forget about the four horsemen of the apocalypse and instead focus on their horses.
BL Add MS 11695; Beatus of Liébana, Commentary on the Apocalypse; 1091-1109; Spain, North; f.102v
BL Add MS 11695; Beatus of Liébana, Commentary on the Apocalypse; 1091-1109; Spain, North; f.102v
October 24, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Let's forget about the four horsemen of the apocalypse and instead focus on their horses.
BL Add MS 11695; Beatus of Liébana, Commentary on the Apocalypse; 1091-1109; Spain, North; f.102v
BL Add MS 11695; Beatus of Liébana, Commentary on the Apocalypse; 1091-1109; Spain, North; f.102v
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It's the #WeekendVibes !
BL Add 11695; Beatus of Liébana, Commentary on the Apocalypse; 1091CE - 1109 CE; Spain, N; f. 86r
BL Add 11695; Beatus of Liébana, Commentary on the Apocalypse; 1091CE - 1109 CE; Spain, N; f. 86r
October 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It's the #WeekendVibes !
BL Add 11695; Beatus of Liébana, Commentary on the Apocalypse; 1091CE - 1109 CE; Spain, N; f. 86r
BL Add 11695; Beatus of Liébana, Commentary on the Apocalypse; 1091CE - 1109 CE; Spain, N; f. 86r
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Twenty years ago Heth & I remortgaged our house to start a publishing company that would find great new stories others thought too risky to publish.
Our books have been short listed and won awards and two have been adapted into TV series.
Today we paid that mortgage off
Magic!
Our books have been short listed and won awards and two have been adapted into TV series.
Today we paid that mortgage off
Magic!
October 24, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Twenty years ago Heth & I remortgaged our house to start a publishing company that would find great new stories others thought too risky to publish.
Our books have been short listed and won awards and two have been adapted into TV series.
Today we paid that mortgage off
Magic!
Our books have been short listed and won awards and two have been adapted into TV series.
Today we paid that mortgage off
Magic!
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Millennia before the first cities, early Mesopotamians probably harnessed tides to irrigate crops. https://scim.ag/4oCl2ng
Sumerian civilization may have been jump-started by the rise and fall of tides
Millennia before the first cities, early Mesopotamians probably harnessed tides to irrigate crops
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October 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Millennia before the first cities, early Mesopotamians probably harnessed tides to irrigate crops. https://scim.ag/4oCl2ng
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Humans of Bluesky! I want your questions, please.
Let me explain.
I like writing explainers about things like: What colors do bees see? Do bugs fart? How long can viruses survive in a dead body? What's the difference between hemp and marijuana?
But my brain is wrung dry. I need questions! 🧪🧵
Let me explain.
I like writing explainers about things like: What colors do bees see? Do bugs fart? How long can viruses survive in a dead body? What's the difference between hemp and marijuana?
But my brain is wrung dry. I need questions! 🧪🧵
October 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Humans of Bluesky! I want your questions, please.
Let me explain.
I like writing explainers about things like: What colors do bees see? Do bugs fart? How long can viruses survive in a dead body? What's the difference between hemp and marijuana?
But my brain is wrung dry. I need questions! 🧪🧵
Let me explain.
I like writing explainers about things like: What colors do bees see? Do bugs fart? How long can viruses survive in a dead body? What's the difference between hemp and marijuana?
But my brain is wrung dry. I need questions! 🧪🧵
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In addition to tax returns, candidates for public office should be legally required to share their DMs
In February 2024, Ingrassia wrote: “We need competent white men in positions of leadership. … The founding fathers were wrong that all men are created equal … We need to reject that part of our heritage,” according to the text exchange. www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
Trump nominee says he has a ‘Nazi streak,’ bashes MLK Jr. Day, according to texts
Paul Ingrassia’s bid to lead a whistleblower agency is set for a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday.
www.politico.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
In addition to tax returns, candidates for public office should be legally required to share their DMs
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I must mention, one of the medieval illuminations was so badass I got it tattooed even before this was published! Who else has a figure tattoo? 🤘
Shoutout to the Aberdeen Bestiary and the monks that illuminated it, I guess. 🧪
Shoutout to the Aberdeen Bestiary and the monks that illuminated it, I guess. 🧪
October 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I must mention, one of the medieval illuminations was so badass I got it tattooed even before this was published! Who else has a figure tattoo? 🤘
Shoutout to the Aberdeen Bestiary and the monks that illuminated it, I guess. 🧪
Shoutout to the Aberdeen Bestiary and the monks that illuminated it, I guess. 🧪