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PhD chemist, powered by tea. Likes cats and radiation, but maybe not at the same time.
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KM3NeT xkcd.com/3053

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"Like all empires, this one rested on a foundation of lies." #Oathbreakers, out from @harpercollins.bsky.social on 12/10. The story of how Charlemagne's grandsons fought a brutal civil war and shattered the Frankish Empire. SIGNED COPY GIVEAWAY. Repost to enter. First drawing 7 pm CST USA. /1

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OUT TODAY. "Chain Reactions looks at some fascinating, often-forgotten stories. From glass to penny stocks; from something to be feared to a powerful source of energy, this history explores the scientific narrative of this unique element, but also shines a light on its cultural and social impact."

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This threatens national security on a scale that Al Qaeda never dreamed of.

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Search your camera roll for “hell”

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@benwolfevision.bsky.social new project for you and @ankosov.bsky.social ?

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There was only one bed. The farmer put his sack of grain down. "I think we're in the wrong story." "Who worried about crossing a river?" the fox said. "Julius Caesar," said the hen. "What?" said both farmer and fox. "Never mind. Lets just work out how we all can get some sleep." #MicroFiction

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Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #71,761! Lurking from nearly the beginning

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"You will never be this photogenic"

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Gadget wishes everyone a lovely Friday (the 13th)

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Unpopular opinion, but I dislike Patriot Day September 11 has nothing to do with patriotism. No first responders were thinking "oh wow I love my country" as they rushed in to the towers to try to save people A day of remembrance & service, absolutely But lose me with a false veneer of patriotism

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The cats were getting under foot so I put out some traps.

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Interest check: would anyone take me up on it if I offered up a handful of cheap editing slots, like 10 for $40, first come first served? I really want us to get the new boosters but $400 just isn’t doable right now

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A recent New Scientist cartoon.

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The knight's lance was broken, his armour split, his blood pooling under him. "You failed," the dragon sneered. "There'll be no tales teaching children dragons can be slain." "But there will be stories teaching them to fight regardless." "Because you failed?" "Because I tried." #MicroFiction

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It’s really is super covidy out there, in case you haven’t heard! I just returned from a trip and seeing that virtually no one else was masking in the airport or on the plane (though many were coughing!!) felt like spending the day out in a heavy downpour and being the only one carrying an umbrella

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It is a truth universally acknowledged (by cats at least), that a newly emptied space must be in want of a kitty

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My cat woke up, did a big stretch, and yawned. Then she hiccoughed, turned into a small dragon, and coughed up a fireball. "!!!" I said. "What?" She shrugged back into cat form. "You're a shape shifter?" "All cats are. There's just never any reason to not be a cat." #MicroFiction

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"Yes," the Fairy king said, "the stars in our sky are the same as yours. Our realm parallels your world, not any others." "Then, graceful majesty," the astronomer said, "I ask permission to build an observatory in your realm." "Why?" "It is hard to see past our own lights." "Ah." #MicroFiction

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