Two things I learned from Anthony Bourdain about traveling that I have found to be true as I have been lucky enough to travel 1. Try the food you have never eaten 2. The idea of America is envied The reality of America is feared

If reading the Bible or the Quran or any other religious work makes you hate more and lead to darkness, then I would suggest finding another book to meditate on. If reading a religious text helps you love more and be more compassionate and leads to light, keep it up.

Its hilarious Iran is issuing threats to the US now. Trump is the only US President to start and lose a war in our history. The world is laughing out loud at him and us.

Next time you’re getting your vaccines – – pneumonia, flu, Covid, whatever – – if you want to make your pharmacist smile, say the magic words “RFK Junior can go fuck himself.“ Not only did I get a laugh, I got a lollipop!”

A Passing Storm (1849), by Frederic Edwin Church

The President of the United States is a liar.

Linux desktop use surged to 22% on one workday, Cloudflare data shows zdnet.com/article/linu... via @zdnet.bsky.social & @sjvn.bsky.social The #Linux desktop’s popularity is growing rapidly, here's why.

Linux desktop use surged to 22% on one workday, Cloudflare data shows

The Linux desktop's popularity is growing fast, and there are a few reasons why.

zdnet.com

Great advice…. #BookSky

After he’s dead, we’re gonna find out that the man who ruined our country was never actually elected, aren’t we? (Actual confirmation.)

We'll make sure to save a seat at Nuremberg 2.0 for Karoline

It’s gonna suck when a Dem has to end the war on terms that are reasonable but that will drive a significant portion of the country (and a bigger part of the media) absolutely insane

Agreed…. “Not sure if you've noticed, but the world is burning. We don't need any more oil rigs, pipelines, data centers, or polluting industries.”

The USS Abraham Lincoln is supporting military operations in the Middle East against Iran.

Mental Health Crisis Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln—As U.S. Sailors Mark More Than 260 Days At Sea

The USS Abraham Lincoln is supporting military operations in the Middle East against Iran.

forbes.com

I am so impressed and proud of my neighbour’s kid and their band. All 14 or younger with neurodivergence and they absolutely KILLED at their first ever playing for strangers. They slayed Nirvana, CCR, Seger, and Neil Young. I wish I could upload long videos.

Never let anybody dim your shine ✨ Artist ~ Canna Pothecary 🐸 #greenwitchtea #greenwitch #animism #art #shine #peace

The future we were promised: Flying cars The future we got: Pervert glasses with an app that can undress women in real time.

If any of you are coming to tonight’s Sounders game, you should come get tacos and by proxy support Rat City Roller Derby (we get a portion of the tips!)

Nebraska court throws out RNC lawsuit targeting overseas voters www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Nebraska court throws out RNC lawsuit targeting overseas voters

The ruling is a major defeat for the RNC, which has filed a wave of lawsuits across the country targeting so-called “never resident” voters — U.S. citizens born abroad who are eligible under state law...

democracydocket.com

🚨 Progressive Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has defeated moderate Rep. Angie Craig in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith.

Peggy Flanagan delivers another win for progressives in Minnesota

The lieutenant governor defeated moderate Rep. Angie Craig in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith.

politico.com

The Foofs (2025) is officially available for pre-order! Read some of the most fun and strange stories that were published around the world in 2025. Releases everywhere books are sold on Sept 1, but you can snag one early. All orders from our store come with EPUB/PDF copies immediately. https://store

BREAKING: Karoline Leavitt, known for pushing lies and gaslighting the public from the briefing room podium, will be LEAVING her job at the end of the month.

Karoline Leavitt Out as Trump’s White House Press Secretary

The combative Trump spokesperson, known for pushing lies and gaslighting the public from the briefing room podium, will leave at the end of August.

meidasnews.com

Past American presidents have accumulated over $350 million COMBINED in modern times, but they did so after exiting the presidency. Trump has gained over $2B in 500 days - while in office. We are being fleeced.

When I was growing up, the tv used to ask: "It's 10pm. Do you know where your Children are?" And the simple fact that this announcement existed, tells you everything you need to know about our childhood.

“Penghu 3 would have been similar in height to Erling Haaland – though hopefully with a better haircut” this comment from scientist rejected by several fans of Haaland in our office. I mean LOOK at this guy's hair! www.newscientist.com/article/2584...

Denisovans may have dwarfed other ancient humans | New Scientist

Two leg bones found on the seabed near Taiwan have been identified as Denisovans, and their size suggests these hominins stood up to 190 centimetres tall

newscientist.com

A t-shirt my mother-in-law bought and wore in the late 1970s.

Do NOT post a recipe and say it takes 10 minutes and then start adding MULTIPLE pre-chopped vegetables I swear to god. "Add your chopped onion" WHEN DID I CHOP THAT? BECAUSE YOU DIDN'T ACCOUNT FOR THE CHOPPING TIME WHEN YOU SAID IT TOOK 10 MINUTES DID YOU?

A serious study from a Harvard University political scientist presents a statistic worth remembering: Around the world, once 3.5% of the population became engaged in sustained, non-violent campaigns of resistance, change has always happened.Democracy is inevitable, when the people are determined.

The French didn't start chopping off heads until food cost 90% of their paychecks.