Jason R. Wickersty
@jasonrwickersty.bsky.social
I am a pork-roll obsessed historian from the Jersey Shore, and I lead a weird life.
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Farmers’ Almanac Ceases Publication https://theonion.com/farmers-almanac-ceases-publication/
November 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Farmers’ Almanac Ceases Publication https://theonion.com/farmers-almanac-ceases-publication/
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Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
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the only instance in recorded history of a traffic collision between a car and a u-boat!
November 9, 2025 at 7:36 AM
the only instance in recorded history of a traffic collision between a car and a u-boat!
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Gotta say, I’m not so confident that you do
November 7, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Gotta say, I’m not so confident that you do
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I LEARNED THE ANSWER TO THIS
Chris's Steakhouse was a New Orleans landmark
Chris Matulich periodically got bored, sold it, waited for the new owner to fail, and bought it back cheap
The sale conditions: Can't move it, can't change the name
He did this six times
Then he sold it to Ruth Fertel
Chris's Steakhouse was a New Orleans landmark
Chris Matulich periodically got bored, sold it, waited for the new owner to fail, and bought it back cheap
The sale conditions: Can't move it, can't change the name
He did this six times
Then he sold it to Ruth Fertel
what did ruth mean when she said her steakhouse was "chris"
November 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I LEARNED THE ANSWER TO THIS
Chris's Steakhouse was a New Orleans landmark
Chris Matulich periodically got bored, sold it, waited for the new owner to fail, and bought it back cheap
The sale conditions: Can't move it, can't change the name
He did this six times
Then he sold it to Ruth Fertel
Chris's Steakhouse was a New Orleans landmark
Chris Matulich periodically got bored, sold it, waited for the new owner to fail, and bought it back cheap
The sale conditions: Can't move it, can't change the name
He did this six times
Then he sold it to Ruth Fertel
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A timeline cleanse. Just images of pages of digitized old books that went wrong...
October 31, 2025 at 9:29 AM
A timeline cleanse. Just images of pages of digitized old books that went wrong...
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Takk Spiced Beef Drink Mix (1971-1973): A powdered mix for making a savory, rich, spicy beef-flavored drink. Created by General Mills in response to what they saw as a limited market for hot beverages (coffee, tea, and hot chocolate), seeking to provide more options for consumers
October 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Takk Spiced Beef Drink Mix (1971-1973): A powdered mix for making a savory, rich, spicy beef-flavored drink. Created by General Mills in response to what they saw as a limited market for hot beverages (coffee, tea, and hot chocolate), seeking to provide more options for consumers
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Maybe my favorite Food Map, ever.
April 11, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Maybe my favorite Food Map, ever.
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Tactics should not be divorced from intellect. The mil adaptation literature shows the role that org culture plays in identifying + solving tactical problems in combat. Only way force can adapt at scale is when senior leaders incentivize, encourage it; and use their positions to drive change.
The Army is a tactical force and does not think strategically. In fact, it seems to eschew strategic thinking culturally. Became acquainted with a major once when I gave a paper at USAWC once who was a strategist, and it was quite clear his career was not going anywhere. PhD historian.
October 22, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Tactics should not be divorced from intellect. The mil adaptation literature shows the role that org culture plays in identifying + solving tactical problems in combat. Only way force can adapt at scale is when senior leaders incentivize, encourage it; and use their positions to drive change.
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In honor of the spooky season... Welcome to Pompkinshire!
October 15, 2025 at 6:43 PM
In honor of the spooky season... Welcome to Pompkinshire!
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‘Which fonts do you want for the sale poster?’
‘Yes’
#fonts #typography #museum #allthefonts
@fontsinuse.com @themerl.bsky.social
‘Yes’
#fonts #typography #museum #allthefonts
@fontsinuse.com @themerl.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 12:34 PM
‘Which fonts do you want for the sale poster?’
‘Yes’
#fonts #typography #museum #allthefonts
@fontsinuse.com @themerl.bsky.social
‘Yes’
#fonts #typography #museum #allthefonts
@fontsinuse.com @themerl.bsky.social
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Baking bread since the 12th century. The oldest bakery in Salzburg, next to the monastery of St Peter's. Dating back to the 12th century and apparently still using the original wood-fired oven. The mill race comes down off the mountain and into the town canal.
October 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Baking bread since the 12th century. The oldest bakery in Salzburg, next to the monastery of St Peter's. Dating back to the 12th century and apparently still using the original wood-fired oven. The mill race comes down off the mountain and into the town canal.
Doing some birthday research at the Ghostbusters Library.
October 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Doing some birthday research at the Ghostbusters Library.
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Now that the mystery is solved, please enjoy this recipe for what is recognisably a kofte kebab from 1660.
Would anyone like to take a guess at the word before “kebob”? Which predates OED - ms is 1660
October 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Now that the mystery is solved, please enjoy this recipe for what is recognisably a kofte kebab from 1660.
😢 Can things just stop being awful for literally more than a day?
Manchán Magan 1970 - 2025 💔
Craoltóir, scríbhneoir agus Gael. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.
Thar na blianta, chruthaigh sé & chuir sé i láthair an t-uafás cláracha do TnaG & TG4. Tá oidhreacht shaibhir fágtha aige dúinn a thabharfaidh inspioráid don chéad ghlúin eile 🕯️
🔗 www.tg4.ie
Craoltóir, scríbhneoir agus Gael. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.
Thar na blianta, chruthaigh sé & chuir sé i láthair an t-uafás cláracha do TnaG & TG4. Tá oidhreacht shaibhir fágtha aige dúinn a thabharfaidh inspioráid don chéad ghlúin eile 🕯️
🔗 www.tg4.ie
October 3, 2025 at 1:42 PM
😢 Can things just stop being awful for literally more than a day?
BEAUTIFUL.
Geocities from 1997, back when we surfed the web.
September 27, 2025 at 2:09 PM
BEAUTIFUL.
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Someone was trying to take a portrait of their two fave Chickens, and this happened.
September 20, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Someone was trying to take a portrait of their two fave Chickens, and this happened.
Things are getting real between Paul Puff and the Bottle Conjurer of Piccadilly...
From the London Morning Post and Daily Advertiser, May 11, 1776.
From the London Morning Post and Daily Advertiser, May 11, 1776.
September 16, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Things are getting real between Paul Puff and the Bottle Conjurer of Piccadilly...
From the London Morning Post and Daily Advertiser, May 11, 1776.
From the London Morning Post and Daily Advertiser, May 11, 1776.
Today in 1776, Admiral Lord Howe and General Howe led a masterclass in 18th century British amphibious operations in the East River. It would have been an amazing sight to see, especially the initial bombardment from the frigates to clear the way for the landing along Kip's Bay.
September 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Today in 1776, Admiral Lord Howe and General Howe led a masterclass in 18th century British amphibious operations in the East River. It would have been an amazing sight to see, especially the initial bombardment from the frigates to clear the way for the landing along Kip's Bay.
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I just might have to resurrect Humans of Shop Street, if only to give some of these names their moment in the sun...
Dearbhorgaill
Echmhílidh
Saoirbhreathach
Dubhchobhlaigh
Luighthighearn
Ólchobar (lover of drink)
Scandal (yep!)
Gormghiolla
Dearbhorgaill
Echmhílidh
Saoirbhreathach
Dubhchobhlaigh
Luighthighearn
Ólchobar (lover of drink)
Scandal (yep!)
Gormghiolla
September 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM
I just might have to resurrect Humans of Shop Street, if only to give some of these names their moment in the sun...
Dearbhorgaill
Echmhílidh
Saoirbhreathach
Dubhchobhlaigh
Luighthighearn
Ólchobar (lover of drink)
Scandal (yep!)
Gormghiolla
Dearbhorgaill
Echmhílidh
Saoirbhreathach
Dubhchobhlaigh
Luighthighearn
Ólchobar (lover of drink)
Scandal (yep!)
Gormghiolla
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Beverly (1969-2009): An intensely bitter before-dinner drink from Coca-Cola, it was made with grapefruit rind. Primarily sold in Italy, it developed a cult following in the U.S. Can still be found on tap at the Coca-Cola museums and EPCOT in Disney World.
March 8, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Beverly (1969-2009): An intensely bitter before-dinner drink from Coca-Cola, it was made with grapefruit rind. Primarily sold in Italy, it developed a cult following in the U.S. Can still be found on tap at the Coca-Cola museums and EPCOT in Disney World.
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Me slapping a hotdog on a piece of leftover Naan and slathering chimichurri on it: Is this Schwarma?
September 4, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Me slapping a hotdog on a piece of leftover Naan and slathering chimichurri on it: Is this Schwarma?
TOOT TOOT TODAY PEOPLE FOR IT IS ONCE AGAIN THAT DAY
September 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
TOOT TOOT TODAY PEOPLE FOR IT IS ONCE AGAIN THAT DAY
249 YEARS AGO TODAY THERE WERE PEWPEWS IN PARK SLOPE AND GOWANUS
Dinosaur BBQ would later file a damage claim for $10,000 in plundered pulled pork.
Dinosaur BBQ would later file a damage claim for $10,000 in plundered pulled pork.
August 27, 2025 at 12:46 PM
249 YEARS AGO TODAY THERE WERE PEWPEWS IN PARK SLOPE AND GOWANUS
Dinosaur BBQ would later file a damage claim for $10,000 in plundered pulled pork.
Dinosaur BBQ would later file a damage claim for $10,000 in plundered pulled pork.
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PLEASE REPOST 🥺🙏
The Canadian Letters & Images Project is an online digital archive of Canadians’ experience during wartime at home & in battle. It contains thousands of personal letters & photos that reveal people’s experience through their own words & eyes.
www.canadianletters.ca/content/abou...
The Canadian Letters & Images Project is an online digital archive of Canadians’ experience during wartime at home & in battle. It contains thousands of personal letters & photos that reveal people’s experience through their own words & eyes.
www.canadianletters.ca/content/abou...
August 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
PLEASE REPOST 🥺🙏
The Canadian Letters & Images Project is an online digital archive of Canadians’ experience during wartime at home & in battle. It contains thousands of personal letters & photos that reveal people’s experience through their own words & eyes.
www.canadianletters.ca/content/abou...
The Canadian Letters & Images Project is an online digital archive of Canadians’ experience during wartime at home & in battle. It contains thousands of personal letters & photos that reveal people’s experience through their own words & eyes.
www.canadianletters.ca/content/abou...