This is a really powerful read. I confess I've used this word in the past, without a full understanding of the depth of its meaning. I'm happy to have given it up before today.

‘The basis of eugenics’: Elon Musk and the menacing return of the R-word www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

I'm considering changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Sea of Richard. Just floating the idea for now, I'll keep you updated...

'Well Hung Lover' by Banksy is for sale. I have no opinion on this, other than to say that Sergio's, the restaurant in the bottom left of this picture, does the best pizza in Bristol 🍕
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Someone ruined Harry Potter for me today. Each wizard in England buys one wand from Olivander before joining Hogwarts for between 1 and 10 galleons. A galleon is worth £10. There are about 30 wizards in each year at Hogwart's. So Olivander's turnover is £300-£3000 P/A. How does he even pay his rent?

This just arrived, by @natesilver538.bsky.social. Has anyone read it?

Some classic Liverpool haunts. Going back to the city, I was reminded how political a place it is and how culturally vibrant.

Liverpool looked beautiful this weekend...

Are minions with one eye the victims of awful industrial accidents, or are minions with two eyes mutants who've been exposed to dangerous chemicals?