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Thomas Baker
@malpaventures.bsky.social
Passionate about uncovering the stories, people, and events that define history. Sharing ‘This Week in History’ to explore the moments that shaped our world.
Wow, a bunch of your posts popped up in my feed, and I ended up binge-reading them. This one might be my favourite so far. The way you explained harmonious vs. obsessive passion really hit home. Another great read!
November 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Really enjoyed your breakdown of decision fatigue. The mental battery metaphor makes it so easy to understand. I really liked the idea of automating routines to save that mental battery for things that actually matter. 👍
November 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Love this take on feedback. Specific comments, good or bad really do push your art further. Great post!
November 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Really enjoyed your breakdown of how exoplanet discovery actually started. I had no idea Kepler alone found over 2,600 planets. It’s wild to think how much of our universe we’ve only just started to map. 👍
November 15, 2025 at 8:40 PM
That's only scratching the surface. This week in history is packed with drama, discovery, and a little big of fright. 👻
If you want to dive into the spooky side of this week, check out my latest blog post!
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October 27 – November 2
Happy Halloween, or Samhain. Before it became a night for trick-or-treating, it was a Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest and beginning of winter on November 1st. Over centuries, Christi…
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October 31, 2025 at 6:44 PM
1886: The Statue of Liberty is dedicated in New York, followed by the first confetti parade
1898: Cheerleading begins as Johnny Campbell leads the crowd cheering on the football team at the University of Minnesota
1923: The Ottoman Empire officially falls
1997: The Titanic premieres in Tokyo
October 31, 2025 at 6:44 PM
312: Emperor Constantine has his Vision of the Cross, which began his and the Roman Empire's conversion to Christianity
1517: Martin Luther publishes his 95 Theses, beginning the Protestant Revolution
1541: Michelangelo finishes painting The Last Judgement on the Sistine Chapel's alter wall
October 31, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Wow, how am I only seeing this now? I’ve had burnout so many times before, and this was so helpful. Hopefully next time it happens, I’ll be able to manage it more mindfully.
October 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I love this video, it is so engaging and upbeat. Its making me want to doodle or get back into my creative writing
October 27, 2025 at 12:23 AM
In reality, it was just called the World Series, and it was to proclaim the best in the world. The New York World never published anything about the series. The story about its name was entirely made up by Nick Auf Der Maur in the Montreal Gazette in the 90s. This myth has just spread everywhere.
October 24, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I really enjoyed your blog. As someone who does CrossFit, I’ve seen firsthand how both play a role in progress. Motivation is what gets me into the gym after a long day, but discipline is what keeps me showing up consistently and pushing through the tough workouts when I’d rather quit.
October 3, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Can't wait to see what's in store on your blog Karanveer! I love space and fun facts about it, like did you know that a year on Venus is actually shorter than its days. A year on Venus lasts 225 Earth days, while a day lasts 243 Earth Days. 🌌
September 17, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Opps also forgot this
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September 10, 2025 at 11:28 PM