@bretdevereaux.bsky.social
You'll never guess what the answer is to a clue in Tuesday's NYT crossword (because it's wrong).
"The masses, to Caesar" (5 letters)
You'll never guess what the answer is to a clue in Tuesday's NYT crossword (because it's wrong).
"The masses, to Caesar" (5 letters)
November 25, 2025 at 3:46 AM
@bretdevereaux.bsky.social
You'll never guess what the answer is to a clue in Tuesday's NYT crossword (because it's wrong).
"The masses, to Caesar" (5 letters)
You'll never guess what the answer is to a clue in Tuesday's NYT crossword (because it's wrong).
"The masses, to Caesar" (5 letters)
"Police found the driver of the toy car had a suspended licence, and arrested him for prohibited driving. Suspecting the man was impaired by alcohol, police conducted two breathalyzers, both of which the man allegedly failed."
Man arrested for driving toy Barbie Jeep on northern B.C. street
September 9, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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How would various politicians and other prominent figures take on the task of organizing a beer bash at a brewery? A thread.
Other people, please feel free to add your own, but please stick to Americans for this thread.
Other people, please feel free to add your own, but please stick to Americans for this thread.
February 2, 2025 at 6:04 PM
How would various politicians and other prominent figures take on the task of organizing a beer bash at a brewery? A thread.
Other people, please feel free to add your own, but please stick to Americans for this thread.
Other people, please feel free to add your own, but please stick to Americans for this thread.
@bretdevereaux.bsky.social This one's for you.
SARUMAN: Lands a tenured position while still finishing his PhD
GANDALF: Trail of post-docs and teaching posts. People never sure what his institutional affiliation is. Drops in 'yeah that was when I was in Rhûn for 90 years'
RADAGAST: Lives by proofreading and eating the dandelions in his garden
GANDALF: Trail of post-docs and teaching posts. People never sure what his institutional affiliation is. Drops in 'yeah that was when I was in Rhûn for 90 years'
RADAGAST: Lives by proofreading and eating the dandelions in his garden
Academics love Lord of the Rings because it's about a researcher (Gandalf) who does their dissertation on an obscure topic (Hobbit lore), wanders around doing post-docs, gets destroyed in the question session from hell but triumphantly returns and gets to take the golden-boy prof (Saruman)'s job
January 28, 2025 at 4:29 PM
@bretdevereaux.bsky.social This one's for you.
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Why the hell did insurance deny my treatments, a guide to understanding the American health insurance claims system.
In this thread I will explain how the claims system actually works in my experience as a former health insurance employee, what you can do about it, and when you need a lawyer.
In this thread I will explain how the claims system actually works in my experience as a former health insurance employee, what you can do about it, and when you need a lawyer.
November 8, 2024 at 1:25 PM
Why the hell did insurance deny my treatments, a guide to understanding the American health insurance claims system.
In this thread I will explain how the claims system actually works in my experience as a former health insurance employee, what you can do about it, and when you need a lawyer.
In this thread I will explain how the claims system actually works in my experience as a former health insurance employee, what you can do about it, and when you need a lawyer.
