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May. 10th, 2025 02:40 pmhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8ep202037ro
A venomous centipede turned up in this girl's flat oop north in the same county as me. Apparently it originates from the Mediterranean. Well, it can bugger off back there.
Check out the pic, check out the pic! It's like walking fake eyelashes! Send help ASAP.
A venomous centipede turned up in this girl's flat oop north in the same county as me. Apparently it originates from the Mediterranean. Well, it can bugger off back there.
Check out the pic, check out the pic! It's like walking fake eyelashes! Send help ASAP.
Pope Francis has died.
Apr. 22nd, 2025 09:30 amhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20xd9xnp0wo
I'm not Catholic but the news makes me sad. I'm sure it's devastating news for the Catholics we know.
I hope his passing was a peaceful one.
I'm not Catholic but the news makes me sad. I'm sure it's devastating news for the Catholics we know.
I hope his passing was a peaceful one.
Rock on, Sir Brian!
Mar. 16th, 2023 11:09 amBrian May has been knighted for his services to music. Yay!
The wind was howling last night and Daisy's catflap was swinging back and forth. But at least I don't have this problem!
Badger comes in through family's catflap.
Badger comes in through family's catflap.
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Nov. 21st, 2022 05:04 pmNo one should have to live their life with a disability if a surefire treatment is available. There's a freedom in being able-bodied.
BBC article: Changing the lives of Senegalese people disabled by clubfoot.
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BBC article: Changing the lives of Senegalese people disabled by clubfoot.
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Genealogy: The 1921 Census.
Jan. 7th, 2022 02:18 pmThe 1921 England & Wales Census is now available! But it's not available on Ancestry UK.
According to Birmingham Live:
=The 1921 England and Wales census records aren’t currently available on Ancestry because the National Archives has signed an exclusive deal with Findmypast.
Researchers from Findmypast have spent three years delving into and digitising the findings of the 1921 census, which consists of 28,000 physical volumes.
Viewing the 1921 census on Findmypast costs £3.50 for every original record image and £2.50 for every record transcript.
Findmypast subscribers get a 10% discount on any purchases from the 1921 census.=
There's also an article on the BBC about some of the secrets revealed by the census. It includes a bit about DL Sayers.
According to Birmingham Live:
=The 1921 England and Wales census records aren’t currently available on Ancestry because the National Archives has signed an exclusive deal with Findmypast.
Researchers from Findmypast have spent three years delving into and digitising the findings of the 1921 census, which consists of 28,000 physical volumes.
Viewing the 1921 census on Findmypast costs £3.50 for every original record image and £2.50 for every record transcript.
Findmypast subscribers get a 10% discount on any purchases from the 1921 census.=
There's also an article on the BBC about some of the secrets revealed by the census. It includes a bit about DL Sayers.
Article - Man's house is 'stolen'.
Nov. 1st, 2021 09:26 amBBC link.
Luton man left shocked as his house is ‘stolen’
By Shari Vahl
Reporter, You and Yours
Published 2 hours ago
A man has described his shock at returning to his house and finding it stripped of all furnishings after it was sold without his knowledge.
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Luton man left shocked as his house is ‘stolen’
By Shari Vahl
Reporter, You and Yours
Published 2 hours ago
A man has described his shock at returning to his house and finding it stripped of all furnishings after it was sold without his knowledge.
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This is absolutely fascinating.
Link.
Check out the link for the pictures. They're worth seeing.
'How we re-delivered a baby's postcard - 75 years on'
By Amanda Kirton
BBC News
Recovering from chemotherapy during lockdown, Stu Prince found a new mission - reuniting old postcards he'd found at online auctions with their owners. With one card in particular, he helped revive memories that had been buried for decades.
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Link.
Check out the link for the pictures. They're worth seeing.
'How we re-delivered a baby's postcard - 75 years on'
By Amanda Kirton
BBC News
Recovering from chemotherapy during lockdown, Stu Prince found a new mission - reuniting old postcards he'd found at online auctions with their owners. With one card in particular, he helped revive memories that had been buried for decades.
( Read more... )
Article - Locusts for dinner.
Sep. 23rd, 2021 11:32 amLink.
The edible insects coming to a supermarket near you
By Natalie Lisbona
Business reporter, Tel Aviv
It has long been suggested that we should start eating insects to help the environment, but for many of us it is not a palatable thought. One Israeli firm is hoping to win over the squeamish by adding different flavourings.
Dror Tamir opens a packet of brown, jellied sweets. "Try one," says the boss of food tech firm Hargol.
The little gummies are packed with protein, but not from soy or gelatine. They are instead made from an edible, jumping insect - locusts, which are a type of grasshopper.
"Grasshoppers taste like pecans, mushrooms, coffee and chocolate," adds Mr Tamir. "But with our range of food we can add in different flavours… the gummies come in orange and strawberry flavour."
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I don't care what flavours they come in; I'll stick to being veggie, thanks.
The rest of the article is under the cut.
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The edible insects coming to a supermarket near you
By Natalie Lisbona
Business reporter, Tel Aviv
It has long been suggested that we should start eating insects to help the environment, but for many of us it is not a palatable thought. One Israeli firm is hoping to win over the squeamish by adding different flavourings.
Dror Tamir opens a packet of brown, jellied sweets. "Try one," says the boss of food tech firm Hargol.
The little gummies are packed with protein, but not from soy or gelatine. They are instead made from an edible, jumping insect - locusts, which are a type of grasshopper.
"Grasshoppers taste like pecans, mushrooms, coffee and chocolate," adds Mr Tamir. "But with our range of food we can add in different flavours… the gummies come in orange and strawberry flavour."
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I don't care what flavours they come in; I'll stick to being veggie, thanks.
The rest of the article is under the cut.
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Australian farmer draws heart with sheep in tribute to aunt
Link to article.
Article is under the cut.
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Una Stubbs has gone
Aug. 13th, 2021 09:28 amBBC article.
Una Stubbs has died. :o( The BBC article includes some pictures from various stages of her long career. The last picture was an unexpected extra tug at the heartstrings.
Godspeed, lady.
Una Stubbs has died. :o( The BBC article includes some pictures from various stages of her long career. The last picture was an unexpected extra tug at the heartstrings.
Godspeed, lady.
Articles: Cracked.com
Jun. 6th, 2021 01:57 pmDo you guys ever read Cracked.com? It's full of awesome and usually hilarious articles.
Historic Acts Of Epic Revenge is sad as well as funny in places. It really is a case of "They had it coming."
The 5 Most Secretly Badass Countries, though, is just astounding. Canada is badass? Noooooo! Canadians are just too polite for that! Right?
Historic Acts Of Epic Revenge is sad as well as funny in places. It really is a case of "They had it coming."
The 5 Most Secretly Badass Countries, though, is just astounding. Canada is badass? Noooooo! Canadians are just too polite for that! Right?
BBC Link.
The young woman trying to adopt her friend
By Zlata Onufrieva and Kateryna Khinkulova
BBC Russian
Arina and Nina used to only meet once a week - at activities organised for the care home where Nina lived. Now, Arina is applying to become Nina's guardian, giving the 27-year-old hope she might finally be able to leave the institution where she has lived her entire adult life.
For the past few months Nina Torgashova has been able to enjoy an independence that had always been out of reach for her - shopping, cooking and washing her own clothes.
Things that would be every-day life experiences for most 27-year-olds.
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The young woman trying to adopt her friend
By Zlata Onufrieva and Kateryna Khinkulova
BBC Russian
Arina and Nina used to only meet once a week - at activities organised for the care home where Nina lived. Now, Arina is applying to become Nina's guardian, giving the 27-year-old hope she might finally be able to leave the institution where she has lived her entire adult life.
For the past few months Nina Torgashova has been able to enjoy an independence that had always been out of reach for her - shopping, cooking and washing her own clothes.
Things that would be every-day life experiences for most 27-year-olds.
( Read more... )
The love that never ended
Feb. 16th, 2021 12:55 pmIf you read one thing today, make it this article. And pass the tissues, please.
I've put the article under the cut, but there's a video on the article page.
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I've put the article under the cut, but there's a video on the article page.
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Article: A Year After Gene Therapy
Aug. 4th, 2020 09:29 pmThis isn't my muscular dystrophy but it's still amazing news.
Link.
A Year After Gene Therapy, Boys With Muscular Dystrophy Are Healthier and Stronger
By
Vanessa Bates Ramirez -
Jul 30, 2020
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Link.
A Year After Gene Therapy, Boys With Muscular Dystrophy Are Healthier and Stronger
By
Vanessa Bates Ramirez -
Jul 30, 2020
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