Interested in cosmology, science, and English — Love quarks & commas, roaming hills & valleys. Curious about everything. 🐸
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“Why did the chicken cross the road?”
“To get to the other side,” came the answer.”
Even as a child I didn’t find it funny.
Grown up now, I’ve seen the light.
The chicken crossed the road to explore new worlds and new horizons.
And now thanks to @elonmusk
we are going to Mars.
ALT A cartoon image of a chicken dressed in a jacket and shorts walking across a road, but not to get to the other side but was to explore new worlds and horizons.
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Douglas Murray perfectly sums up the Russell Brand affair.
Russell Brand was a charlatan when he was on the far left, and he was a charlatan when he started mixing with the podcasting right, writes @DouglasKMurray.
And now that he’s been convicted of rape, the laughter has finally stopped.
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Could the power of one be greater than ten?
⚓The Royal Navy has signed an agreement with JEF allies, tying together ten nation navies to operate as a single maritime force - but how far does this new partnership go?
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.@Saab confirms £15M order for 'several' Sea Giraffe 1X radars to be integrated on Royal Navy's K3 Scout USVs.
The RN has confirmed that the radar is fully waterproofed and has proved it can be operationally useful in tests, despite being so low down and subject to significant motion.
navylookout.com/royal-navy-b…
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"There are more of them out there—and they know how to play the system." Andrew Neil warns how celebrity status and high-priced lawyers keep dangerous predators untouchable while the public looks the other way.
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“I’m not telling you that war is coming. I’m telling you that instability is here. And our job is to be ready.”
At the International Sea Power Conference, First Sea Lord reinforces the importance of readiness, partnership and maritime security in an uncertain world.
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🎬 Filmed in December 1964, this unforgettable two-minute performance was captured in a single take—no cuts, no tricks, just pure talent. Every note had to be flawless. Even decades later, its authenticity and brilliance remain timeless. ✨🎶❤️
This is fabulous.
Nathan Rao - weather journalist, excitedly explains about a ‘Polar Vortex’ to @GBNEWS
It’s always enjoyable watching Rao talk about weather systems.
📺 Freeview 236, Sky 512, Virgin 604
‘Notorious beast from the east.’
Weather journalist Nathan Rao explains what a ‘polar vortex’ is as the Met Office warns it could bring sudden, frigid weather.
📺 Freeview 236, Sky 512, Virgin 604
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Returning to the Moon.
The future - Not to visit, but to stay.
Fabulous @NASAJohnson @NASA @NASAMoonBase @NASAArtemis It’s so good, I’m excited.
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This is amazing
Absolutely fantastic.
@NASAMoonBase you are fabulous.
LIVE: Big updates on our efforts to build a Moon Base! @NASAAdmin and agency leaders are sharing the latest progress and new developments toward establishing a sustained human presence on the lunar surface. xitter-newx.xyz-mikolabs.workers.dev/i/broadcasts/2ybAenAyp…
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That’s good to hear. xitter-newx.xyz-mikolabs.workers.dev/gbpolitcs/status/21192…
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This update on a Moon Base - humanity‘s first lunar outpost it’s absolutely amazing. I’m so excited.
Fabulous stuff @NASAAdmin and @NASA
LIVE: @NASAAdmin and agency leaders are sharing our latest updates on the Moon Base, humanity's first lunar outpost. xitter-newx.xyz-mikolabs.workers.dev/i/broadcasts/2KoXmRNZM…
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LIVE: @NASAAdmin and agency leaders are sharing our latest updates on the Moon Base, humanity's first lunar outpost. xitter-newx.xyz-mikolabs.workers.dev/i/broadcasts/2KoXmRNZM…
Great news, 🇬🇧 🛰️
Titania, a new British-built military satellite, is in orbit.
Launched by @SpaceX it will work alongside Project Inaros to keep a global eye on activity and spot threats sooner, keeping Britain safer.
Designed and built in Britain by @BAESystemsplc for @DefenceHQ. Brilliant work by everyone involved.
UK military satellite Titania has successfully launched into orbit.
Alongside Project Inaros, we can see threats sooner, making the UK safer.
Titania & Inaros are British-built and designed, meaning more highly skilled jobs, a stronger industrial base and a more secure UK.
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Haunting 19th century photograph of York Station’s beautiful curve, before the bridge was built
Fabulous.
Looking forward to seeing it.
Latest Ash Gould and Mark Wogan show | 06-Nov-26 youtube.com/live/jcD_FMhJTXY… via @YouTube
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UK military satellite Titania has successfully launched into orbit.
Alongside Project Inaros, we can see threats sooner, making the UK safer.
Titania & Inaros are British-built and designed, meaning more highly skilled jobs, a stronger industrial base and a more secure UK.
Wonderful advert by M&S.
Heart warming and makes one feel good.
'M&S has managed to tell such a humorous, charming and warm story.'
Branding expert Marcel Knobil dissects the retailer's brand new 2026 Christmas marketing campaign, and argues it takes the edge over John Lewis this year.
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