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The Gloucester Sea Serpent

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:10:52 GMT

quote [In the summer of 1817, a mysterious creature was seen swimming in the harbor of Gloucester and along the coast of Cape Ann. Eyewitnesses described it as a gigantic, serpent-like animal, its long body marked by a series of humps rising and falling above the water.] Entry Comment: Said he sure misses Gloucester Bay

MUSIC

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:30:04 GMT

quote ["The Yatta Song Now, with subtitles! Be afraid Be VERY afraid"] Entry Comment: So a music post. Anyone listen to anything new or old?

Who Is the Most Evil Disney Villain of All Time?

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:18:04 GMT

quote [Disney is beloved for its awe-inspiring worlds, its quirky cast of champions, and the valuable lessons we learn amid laughter and suspense. While the protagonists are charming and lovable, it is often the Disney antagonists that make the stories truly compelling. Without conflict, Disney would lack the rousing resolutions for which it is famous.] Entry Comment: Got enough respect i start to feel like i’m a disney villian

Critical Atlantic current significantly more likely to collapse than thought

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:44:08 GMT

quote [Scientists say finding is ‘very concerning’ as collapse would be catastrophic for Europe, Africa and the Americas] Entry Comment: They word this carefully. The graph is from a 2024 Icelandic council (vedur.is has more detailed info on this, too) linked in a Guardian comment: extreme weather might be very cold in Northern Europe. The other day I read that current trouble with presenting mid- to long-term political plans is that people already evade looking in the future, rather consuming retro nostalgy.

The Fight to Save Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:12:47 GMT

quote [A hobby project turned commercial nursery, these lily ponds escaped dredging and became a national treasure.] Entry Comment: Shoutout to my bros in Kenilworth

Living in the Sprawl

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:47 GMT

quote [As housing developments devour open space in the western United States, can local governments stave off habitat loss?] Entry Comment: She needs wide open spaces

So We’re Faking Weather Data to Win Our Polymarket Bets Now?

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:43:42 GMT

quote [According to meteorologists, two French Polymarket users seemingly manipulated temperature measurements to win their bets on the climate.] Entry Comment: They did it multiple times: using a dryer next to the sensor.

Magic by Return of Post How Mail Order Delivered the Occult

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:04:11 GMT

quote [What allowed occultism to blossom in the United States at the turn of the 20th century? Linotype machines, cheap pulp paper, and newly improved postal networks. Allan Johnson investigates the forgotten history and (still living) world of mail-order magic.] Entry Comment: This that mail route magic

Scientists Gave a Bunch of Salmon Cocaine. This Is What Happened Next

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:40 GMT

quote [Salmon exposed to cocaine and its byproduct swam farther than unexposed fish, raising alarms about drug pollution in aquatic ecosystems.] Entry Comment: Cocaine, fish scale, straight drop, top tier

RiverLevels.site | Australian River Telemetry

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:49:30 GMT

quote [National telemetry and flow representation for Australian rivers. Access live map data, flood warnings, and catchment monitoring.] Entry Comment: Screw beating the bush, set that MOFO on fire; plant a seed in the ashes and water and treat it well & with kindness.