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ives.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy

Scavenging the internet since 1988. [bridged from https://mstdn.social/@ives on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/ ]

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TIL the word "shampoo" in English, and Dutch is derived from Hindi chāmpo (चाँपो [tʃãːpoː]). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shampoo_(massage)

submitted 3 days ago • 0 comments

And the 2025 #chili growing season has started. The first #pepper sprouts appeared.

submitted 7 days ago • 0 comments

@stavvers is asking the important questions here. This thread is a hoot 😂 https://masto.ai/@stavvers/114053902372324840

submitted 8 days ago • 0 comments

Bike parking is for everyone!

submitted 10 days ago • 0 comments

One thing that still baffles me about #mastodon is when a link in a toot is turned in a nice preview and when it isn't. Is there a logical explanation for this? Because it seems very random at the moment.

submitted 11 days ago • 1 comment

#montypython in 1970: "the wings of a fully grown male mosquito can fetch anything up to .8 of a penny". That's about one US cent according to today's conversion rates. src: https://youtu.be/SQnaDuj3QMA?feature=shared&t=93 Today in the Philippines: 1.7 US cents for five mosquitos. src […]

submitted 11 days ago • 0 comments

I'm reading @thecontinent occasionally for a while now, and it really gives a different insight into the African continent. As per usual, you should never trust a single source, but I found their articles to be both entertaining and insightful. Even if you don't subscribe, still worth a follow […]

submitted 13 days ago • 0 comments

Één van mijn favoriete Dirkjan’s ooit. From: @dirkjan https://mstdn.social/@dirkjan/114023301373310686

submitted 14 days ago • 0 comments

Here we go: #chili seeds planted; waiting for them to sprout. On the menu this year: #habanero to try something really spicy, and #jalapeno to complement it. Additionally Diavolicchio Calabrese, Diavolicchio di Diamante and Peperoncino Etna from seeds which I […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

submitted 15 days ago • 0 comments

Somehow completely missed this when it came out but boy, this is really good. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4998350/ #series

submitted 16 days ago • 1 comment

Via @mcc : This petition for a EU ban on conversion therapy (aka torturing LGBTQ+ people), needs more signatures. Please take a moment to add yours. For Belgium, signing is straightforward using itsme. We're at 57% of the needed treshold, so let's get this citizens initiative the support it […]

submitted 17 days ago • 0 comments

Iemand een cadeautje nodig voor de kinderen van vrienden? 😈 From: @archeokluit https://mastodon.chasalin.nl/@archeokluit/114002257691045135

submitted 17 days ago • 0 comments

'Shipwreck' cartoon. Available now as a print in my shop: www.tomgauld.com/shop

submitted 20 days ago • 13 comments

I'm pleasantly surprised with all the #superb_owl s in my timeline. And nary a mention of that misnomered #handegg event.

submitted 22 days ago • 0 comments

I can't claim I'm totally convinced; I guess I'm too much of a coward for that. But I did find this article well written and very thought-provoking. Mmm.... "It’s Safer in the Front Taking the Offensive against Tyranny" […]

submitted 23 days ago • 0 comments

Belgian climber Seb Berthe made the fourth free ascent of The Dawn Wall in Yosemite. That's probably the hardest big wall (900m high) climb in the world. It took him 14 days from the ground to the top. Additional fun facts: * He went to the US by sailing boat to reduce CO2 emissions * He […]

submitted 24 days ago • 0 comments

It is once again time to give thanks to Brian Fox, the Black American programmer that has given us BASH and `echo`! Thank you for your INCREDIBLE contributions to open source software, Unix, and Linux. It literally would not be the same without you […] [Original post on social.smallhack.org]

submitted 26 days ago • 10 comments

De zon schijnt! Dat heeft die nieuwe regering toch alvast fijn geregeld. /s

submitted 30 days ago • 0 comments

There's someone at the window... Cattedrale di #Otranto, in #Apulia, #Italy. It was consecrated in 1088 (!) and also has beautiful 12th century mosaic floors. Not your typical #Fensterfreitag .

submitted 31 days ago • 0 comments

1/ #Harvard just adopted the #IHRA (International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance) definition of #antisemitism. https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2025/01/harvard-settles-antisemitism-lawsuits If you're new to these definitional difficulties, there are many prominent and non-equivalent definitions […]

submitted 40 days ago • 1 comment

I'm always weary when old musical heroes are performing live. But these guys are still amazing. #Front242 's final concert is being streamed live now. Thx @LeoBistmans for pointing that out. #ebmmusic #AncienneBelgique https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbwSXVRwKUo

submitted 37 days ago • 0 comments

I'm really enjoying #Doechii 's album 'Alligator Bites Never Heal'. But only today I learned about her #TinyDesk concert and I'm completely blown away. Wow, that's seriously impressive. The crossover of musical styles, the story telling, seemingly effortless rapping and singing. And that band! […]

submitted 37 days ago • 0 comments