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Jesus died to give us two bank holidays buff.ly/W6u8pTE
We ask you: Should children should be given their own pubs? buff.ly/EXYD4SV
Jesus's Easter egg review buff.ly/5iG6wPn
A week ago I wrote about how the US system might respond to a mentally unfit president - just hypothetically, obvs - and there’s plenty of options, it’s just that someone has to resolve to actually use them, and that’s the problem. Hypothetically. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
To boldly go: Moon mission hints at WC lunacy
#moonmission #toilet #artermis #orion
The US and Canadian flags wave in the wind
🇺🇸🇨🇦 From faulty US government reports to dangerous swatting hoaxes, unfounded health claims to false election fraud narratives, look over some of our most impactful work from North America in 2025 👇#FactCheckingDay
'It is very cold in the cabin': Astronauts ask Mission Control to turn up heat, reports various media.
They could have trained for that in my flat or, some would insist, at the majority of British pensioners' and retirees' flats.
'It's like walking to the back of your house and trying to take a picture of the moon': Astronauts bemoan iPhones and GoPros
[If a Canon EOS digital is too heavy, try a Huawei P20 Pro. I still find it does better pics than my newer phone especially at night and perhaps in space. Just sayin'. -LF]
World's oldest known tortoise still alive, as reports of death revealed as hoax
["Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated!" chuckled Jonathan as he paused and winked at his squash opponent.]
#jonathan #tortoise #longevity #hoax #alive
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World's oldest known tortoise still alive, as reports of death revealed as hoax
["Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated!" chuckled Jonathan as he winked at his squash opponent.]
#jonathan #tortoise #longevity #hoax #alive
[European Parliament] "Think you can spot disinformation?"
"Europeans don’t always feel confident in recognising misleading content. That’s because it spreads fast and easily, especially online. The European Parliament is helping with legislation, but you have power...
#disinformation #eu #europe
April Fools' Day: The best jokes and pranks from around the world (yesterday!)
[Daily Express, UK] Whether you are planning a prank or just enjoy a good laugh, we are gathering the best jokes for you.
#aprilfoolsday
Pot Noodle pizza to Doctor Who Darlic bread: this year’s best April fools
[h/t The Know Newsletter, UK]
Taken in by reports of Liz Truss joining Nasa or the launch of nappy ‘Twosies’? It’s that time of year again
#aprilfoolsday
The pen that saved Apollo 11
[ABC News] If it weren’t for a small felt-tipped pen and the quick thinking of the astronauts, the outcome of the Apollo 11 mission could have ended in disaster.
abcnews.com/Politics/50-...
#apollo11 #pen #Moonlanding
World's oldest known tortoise, Jonathan, dies aged 193
#jonathan #tortoise #lonevity #oldest #records
Artemis II successfully launches on its journey to the Moon. A new era in crewed spaceflight has begun
[What better place than the appropriately named BlueSky to pay tribute and say how inspirational and courageous the crew obviously are, and to wish the mission a safe return in 10 days. -LF]
Wyciekły rozmowy szefów MSZ Węgier i Rosji. Szijjarto: Jestem zawsze do waszej dyspozycji
#orban #rosja #węgry #hungary #russia #putin #ue #eu #pis
Italian anti-violence group seeks in-depth investigation into Epstein files, Italy links
www.trtworld.com/article/898b...
#epstein #files
NEWS! US Treasury to push ahead with plan to update dollar bills with signature from Jeffrey Epstein's birthday card
Very sad to report she has passed away. RIP.
Pope Leo XIV rejects claims that God justifies war in Palm Sunday Mass message
#theology #faith #religion #war #pope #popeleo #leon #papiez #papiezleon #palmsunday #vatican #catholicism #christianity #iran
IDF apology after CNN cameraman ‘choked’, crew held at gunpoint by Israeli soldiers
[Financial Express, excerpt] Soldiers’ conduct was “incompatible with what is expected of IDF soldiers” ... promised a thorough investigation.
#idf #journalists #cnn #report #crew
Ustawy o obniżce cen paliw weszły w życie - oko.press/na-zywo/na-zywo-relacja/...
Mitchell and Webb: "Are we the baddies?"
[Sums up so much in a classic bit of humour. When they filmed external scenes for probably 'Peep Show' in London's Crouch End, I had a suspicion I was witnessing classic genius. --LF]
Green activists called Jews ‘abominations’ in leaked WhatsApp chat
[The Telegraph, UK] Campaign Against Antisemitism says views shared in group forum are ‘straight out of Nazi Germany’
#antisemitism #greens #politics #greenparty #factions #activists #whatsapp