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Randall Munroe

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Continents

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Comic. [two connected spacecraft hovering in space above the Earth] Houston, the view is superb. We can see the continents spread out below us, right where they’ve been since the Earth formed. [caption] I still can’t believe we developed spaceflight before we figured out that the continents moved.

October 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM

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Randall Munroe

@xkcd.com

Car Size

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4-panel vertical comic. (1) 100 Years Ago [two people standing next to bicycle with small car nearby] PERSON 1: It’s too dangerous riding a bike with these cars around. I should get a car, too. (2) 50 Years Ago [two people between smaller car and bigger car] PERSON 2 with short hair: Small cars are less safe in collisions with larger vehicles, so I should get a bigger one. (3) Today [two people between big car and even bigger car] PERSON 1: Everyone has huge SUVs now. If I don’t get the biggest one, I’m putting my family at risk. (4) Soon [two people next to large armored car with spiked clubs attached] PERSON 2: If I don’t install more whirling spike clubs, I’ll be destroyed by all the other drivers who...

November 14, 2025 at 9:15 PM

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Randall Munroe

@xkcd.com

Geologic Core Sample

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Comic: Typical Geologic core sample. [Cylindrical core sample with labels for difference sections from top to bottom] Topsoil, till, granite bedrock, bottomsoil, roof of subway car, floor of subway car, more granite, municipal water main [gouge in core sample], slightly different granite, piece of screaming spelunker’s forearm, cool crystals with no resale value, mangled fragments of drillbit from previous attempt, some boring intrusive rock that’s basically granite but has a name like “diorite” or “Andalite” that you always have to look up, netherrack, Balrog wing. [break between next chunk of core sample] Granite, topsoil, cement, floorboards, carpet, possessions of a confused and angry homeowner in the other hemisphere.

November 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM

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James Murgatroyd

@mrmurgsmaths.bsky.social

I'm 55.

Not quite as old as Farage, but I remember loads from my mid teens.

Especially, I remember the bullies.

Dicks then. I assume dolicks now.

Leopards, spots, etc.

The Maths Bazaar @themathsbazaar.bsky.social · 2h

Fortunately I never had to suffer bullying like the Jewish students at Dulwich College. But Farage is clearly lying when he says that people wouldn't remember such bullying.

At my wife's sixth form college they held a mock election. One candidate was disabled, and another candidate made it his

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November 25, 2025 at 10:36 PM

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steveprince2472.bsky.social

@steveprince2472.bsky.social

Morning all. After yesterday it has to be this. Day off today. youtu.be/MitZUCOXcJY?...

The Rolling Stones - Ruby Tuesday (Steel Wheels Live)

YouTube video by The Rolling Stones

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November 25, 2025 at 6:45 AM

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Chris G 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@sidneypaget.bsky.social

Now I hope this doesn’t scare anyone… these dark days and I am going to refer to one of the most feared creatures ever to stalk this very planet…..

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Count Duckula (Main Theme)

YouTube video by mark1dart

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November 25, 2025 at 6:46 AM

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Sue

@frenchie70.bsky.social

Good morning Rachel & all. Here’s my #TOTD 🎶🥰

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Imelda May - Should've Been You

YouTube video by ImeldaMayVEVO

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November 25, 2025 at 6:49 AM

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Rachel Jenkins

@rachelj47127149.bsky.social

#TOTD
@steveprince2472.bsky.social @stephathers.bsky.social @therese88.bsky.social @kerryc98.bsky.social @sheilattuned.bsky.social @caroline68.bsky.social @oliverslt.bsky.social @lindsaykittens.bsky.social @gwhitebread.bsky.social @sidneypaget.bsky.social @frenchie70.bsky.social 2/3

November 25, 2025 at 6:43 AM

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Rachel Jenkins

@rachelj47127149.bsky.social

#TOTD
@theknittinggrandma.bsky.social @glenavon-girl.bsky.social @eyesshutteacher.bsky.social @chemcommando.bsky.social
@pdp1145.bsky.social
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November 25, 2025 at 6:44 AM

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Rachel Jenkins

@rachelj47127149.bsky.social

#TrackOfTheDay Hope it's a lovely Tuesday all 🧡🎶
@mrsveritea.bsky.social @kcauchi.bsky.social @amandarussell35.bsky.social @compscitsui.bsky.social @sneekylinux.bsky.social @nickidigest.bsky.social @gaiinz.bsky.social @littlemissteach.bsky.social @mindbodysoulnrg.bsky.social @ka81.bsky.social 1/3

November 25, 2025 at 6:42 AM

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Dave Bagpuss Forsey 🍺

@bagpuss.org

Love the thought of pub food so bad that even the dog couldn't stomach it

Pub where 19 customers and dog fell 'violently' ill given zero hygiene rating

Diners were taken ill following a roast dinner at The Cwrt Henllys bar and restaurant in Cwmbran - it has now been given a zero food hygiene rating

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November 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM

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Hazel Pinner

@hazelmpinner.bsky.social

One day I will have a windfall and be able to bring @darrellwakelam.bsky.social to Orkney 😍🤩🤞

Darrell Wakelam @darrellwakelam.bsky.social · 1d

The Reception and Year 1 children from Sherborne Abbey Primary had some hungry visitors today. 😁 The children made and painted these in just 4 hours. 😮
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky

Three 'hungry' insects, made from cardboard, straws, tissue paper and paint in just four hours.

November 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM

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steveprince2472.bsky.social

@steveprince2472.bsky.social

Morning all. Think this sums up today quite well youtu.be/SsmVgoXDq2w?...

The Bangles - Manic Monday (Official Video)

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November 24, 2025 at 9:10 AM

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Mark Titheradge

@mindbodysoulnrg.bsky.social

A #TrackOfTheDay where an absolute Petty cracker gets a Mayer touch up & gets even 'crackeryer'🙌🎶
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John Mayer - Free Fallin' (Live at the Nokia Theatre)

YouTube video by johnmayerVEVO

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November 24, 2025 at 9:23 AM

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Kat Cauchi 🌻🎃🐈🍰

@kcauchi.bsky.social

Morning @rachelj47127149.bsky.social and #Trackers. Not just one track but a #TinyDeskConcert. This one is Sabrina Carpenter's. Have a great day and week all ❤️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEoG...

Sabrina Carpenter: Tiny Desk Concert

YouTube video by NPR Music

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November 24, 2025 at 11:51 AM

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MrsVeriTea

@mrsveritea.bsky.social

Happy Monday Trackers.
Fancied something easy on the ear to swing-bop to.
#TrackOfTheDay

m.youtube.com/watch?v=nHOQ...

Jason Derulo - Savage Love (Lyrics)

YouTube video by Vibe Music

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November 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM

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Teaching with my eyes shut

@eyesshutteacher.bsky.social

Happy Monday. I’ve not been to see the second Wicked movie yet but have always loved this song and keep singing it at the moment so I’d better make it #TOTD 🧙‍♀️👸

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For Good

YouTube video by Cynthia Erivo - Topic

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November 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM

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Rachel Jenkins

@rachelj47127149.bsky.social

Morning Chris! Love Dangermouse and it's a great theme tune 🎶🙌 I think I identify more with Penfold 😂 but William to meet the week's challenges with bravery! Hope you have a great Monday 😊

a cartoon character is pointing up and says my poor brain cannot cope

ALT: a cartoon character is pointing up and says my poor brain cannot cope

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November 24, 2025 at 10:40 AM

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Chris G 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@sidneypaget.bsky.social

This week might see some danger….but I’m sure we are all equal to the challenge

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Danger Mouse Theme Song (1981-1992)

YouTube video by Cartoons Theme Songs

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November 24, 2025 at 9:15 AM

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Therese 88

@therese88.bsky.social

Good morning Rachel and Happy Monday Trackers!! Time for my Monday Blues track from a great Blues guitarist 🎸🎶🎶💙

#TrackOfTheDay

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Trading One Fool For Another (Remastered)

YouTube video by Coco Montoya - Topic

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November 24, 2025 at 9:21 AM

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Lindsay Kittens

@lindsaykittens.bsky.social

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Never Enough

YouTube video by Jessica Lowndes - Topic

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November 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM

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PDP1145

@pdp1145.bsky.social

Long jam alert!! But the first few minutes might convince you to check out Goose. I'm way late to this game, though. I'm on the operating table and my doc doing the procedure says "I'm going to play some music I know you'll like." How did he know??
youtu.be/JX3dO1VreiY?...

Goose - Into The Myst - 10/24/24 Nashville, TN

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November 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM

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Rachel Jenkins

@rachelj47127149.bsky.social

Afternoon Trackers! Sorry for the late post this morning, inset for my two so a no-rush Monday for once 🙌 Going for this as my #TOTD after a gentle day ahead I'd a busy week to come. Have a beautiful rest of your Monday😊

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