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kenofseattle @kenofseattle.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The Chehalis tribe of Washington State just south of Olympia have retaken possession of land along the I-5 corridor. This is how they repurposed the billboard facing the freeway.

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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I feel you, Daniel L

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the babahuck @tylerhuckabee.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

god this is good

flight of the concords scene with murray, brit and jemaine.

"How's this, then? Ed Sheeran, beloved by all, left without an opening band at present. Enter you two."

"What if we want a free Palestine, Murray?"

"I reckon you'll get lots of things for free when you're proper rockstars. This might be your ticket."

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anthrosciguy.bsky.social @anthrosciguy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Now that's racing! (My grandmother would've loved this. She loved figure 8 stock races.)

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Claire Willett @clairewillett.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

YES and he was so incredibly kind and great to work with even though I was literally no one then. in a workshop like this the playwright is the leader of the room, and he came in on day 1 and set that tone for the whole cast. I will never forget being treated with such respect by one of my TV faves

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Richard McElreath 🐈‍⬛ @rmcelreath.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

oh and the researchers told participants they could take some candy. There was no stealing!

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Richard McElreath 🐈‍⬛ @rmcelreath.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

After decades of underpowered framing studies on college students, our priors should be more skeptical.

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Richard McElreath 🐈‍⬛ @rmcelreath.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

It's a systemic problem in science reporting that these summaries exaggerate the evidence. In the actual candy study, the participants were all students, status was manipulated in the lab by telling some students they were better than others, and "nearly twice" means 1 piece vs 2 pieces.

Piff and his colleagues found that upper-class drivers were more likely to cut other cars off at junctions and ignore pedestrians at crossings. Wealthier people also appeared more willing to lie at work. In one experiment, volunteers were left alone with a jar of sweets ostensibly meant for children. When the researchers returned, upper-class people had snaffled nearly twice as many candies as lower-class people.

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anthrosciguy.bsky.social @anthrosciguy.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

"I am Quark, son of Keldar, and I have come to answer the challenge of D'Ghor, son of... whatever."

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Rosemary Mosco @rosemarymosco.com · 24/08/2026

Hummingbirds.

A four panel comic. In panel 1, a rufous hummingbird flies down toward a large hummingbird feeder with as many as 6 holes on top. He thinks "The humans put up a new feeder!" In panel 2, he lands on the feeder and gazes down at it. He thinks "It's huge. Many of us could feed here at once." In panel 3, we see a close up view of the hummingbird, and he's thinking "This could end the ancient rivalries. Usher in an era of peace. Interesting." In panel 4, an Anna's hummingbird hovers over the feeder and says "Hey, can I have some necta-" and the rufous hummingbird says "No."

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Jjinandtonic @jjinandtonic.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Discovering a new type of guy

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I was once talking to my 75 year old Chinese dad in passing about a trans friend of mine not getting along with her family and he asked why and I said err, because she's trans, dad.
He asked: "Oh, was she the only son or something before *waves hand*?" and I was like, warily, no she has two brothers. And he responded with a great deal of confusion: "Then what's their problem?!?!"
Later on: "Anyway, even if she WAS the only son, that's not her problem, that's THEIR problem.
They should have had more sons if they were going to be bothered about it."

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Daniel Ahmad @zhugeex.com · 21/08/2026

China manufacturing TikTok really has me wanting to buy precision CNC machining.

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Kliph Nesteroff @classicshowbiz.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Here are six parts of an ongoing interview I conducted with my late neighbor, Peggy Webber. I have several hours more I've yet to transcribe: kliph.substack.com

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Steve Mullis @stevemullis.net · 31/03/2026

Travel writer Rick Steves on Washington's newly signed "Millionaires Tax"

Text from a Rick Steves post on Facebook:
"A Millionaires Tax? Let’s Try Shared Prosperity!
A new tax on fat paychecks like mine was just signed into law in my home state — and I like it. In 2029, Washington state will start collecting a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million. The 8,000,000 Washingtonians whose households make less than a million dollars a year will pay zero under this new tax and enjoy all the benefits of a better-funded state. And for the wealthy (like me and an estimated 30,000 others), every million dollars in taxable income that our households earn after the first million will cost us about $100,000.
It takes a lot of money to run a state that’s as livable as ours. Yet Washington is one of only nine states that don’t currently levy a traditional income tax. Our state is still funded by consumption taxes, such as sales and excise taxes, giving us the second-most regressive tax code in the country. (Only Florida has us beat.) And it’s time for Washington millionaires to pay our fair share.
Right about now, Republicans reading this are queuing up in the comments to holler their well-worn excuses: A state income tax will penalize, and therefore demoralize, Washington state’s job creators! Letting the rich get richer results in more wealth trickling down! Wealthy people will flee your state for those with more regressive taxation! (Since California and Oregon already have a comparable tax, that would be distant lands like Texas, Tennessee, and Nevada.)
As a wealthy person myself, I see this tax as essentially free money for all Washingtonians. Everybody in my state gains. And speaking from personal experience, I know that anyone who earns enough to be subject to this tax is beyond the point where consuming more adds to their security, their well-being, or even, arguably, their happiness — meaning there will be basically zero human cost."

Text from Rick Steves Facebook post:
"If you disagree, consider the minuscule impact this tax will have on my state’s millionaires. Now, contrast that with the value of close to $4 billion a year in tax revenue once it’s smartly invested in programs that will help the roughly one-third of Washington households living paycheck to paycheck.
For those who still aren’t convinced, here’s a lesson I’ve learned in my travels: Even if you’re motivated only by greed, if you know what’s good for you, you don’t want to be filthy rich in a society with a huge gap between rich and poor. It’s just not a nice place to raise your kids. And remember: Shrouds have no pockets…especially if you’re a multimillionaire with no heart for your neighbors.
Plus, helping build a better community for you and your neighbors just…feels good. I learned this firsthand back in 2011, when — after years of receiving a Bush-era tax break for the wealthy that I didn’t need — I noticed that to pay for that tax cut, public funding for community programs and institutions was being decimated. Recognizing the practical value of investing my tax savings in my community, I’ve donated $100,000 a year to our local arts center and symphony ever since, covering concert hall rental costs for our volunteer orchestra and much more. Paying a “self-imposed wealth tax” and knowing I’m helping my entire community has brought me great joy for 15 years and counting. It’s far from heroic…but it is a little lonely."

Text from Rick Steves Facebook post:
"The “millionaires tax” that Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law today will make our state better than ever — not just for the working class and poor, but for everyone who values a healthy and sustainable future. And for us millionaires who are enlightened enough to realize that we’ve reached a point where consuming more won’t make us genuinely happier, it just feels right to pay a little extra. For me, it’s biblical (“To whom much is given, much will be required”)… It’s European (after all, societies that are equitably funded are much more “content” than ours)… And — for those of us with a heart for the public good — it’s simply common sense.
Sign me up!"

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Riley Black 🏳️‍⚧️ 🦖 @restingdinoface.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Whenever I see Protostega plastron bones, I want them to move like clock gears. As if you could wind up the turtle and watch it go.

A reconstruction of the fossil sea turtle Protostega, with the gear-like stomach bones visible under the top shell openings

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Cheryl Lynn Eaton @cheryllynneaton.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Imagine being a billionaire, on Christmas, and you're spending time on BlueSky telling poor people what they don't deserve. Ain't enough coal in the world.

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

the hat on shein vs the hat they deliver

Obama in a suit and black cowboy hat. The hat appears to be of good quality.

Trump in a suit and white cowboy hat. The hat appears to be of lower quality.

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anthrosciguy.bsky.social @anthrosciguy.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

"That's the 2nd biggest Goa'uld I've ever seen!" - from the little-known "Get Smart/Stargate" crossover episode. Seriously, that is an amazing fossil.

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anthrosciguy.bsky.social @anthrosciguy.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

My first thought was a samovar, but then no; it's Pete's Dragon running hurdles.

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anthrosciguy.bsky.social @anthrosciguy.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Sounds like a proposed scene in a 3rd season of Pushing Daisies.

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anthrosciguy.bsky.social @anthrosciguy.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

😀 Old Jewish guy: "I had a car like that once."

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anthrosciguy.bsky.social @anthrosciguy.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

More of a phrase: "President Nixon's Wage and Price Control".

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Oliver Willis @owillis.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

democrats have been "building bridges" for 60 years and the right burns them down but sure lets keep doing shit that doesnt work what could go wrong

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anthrosciguy.bsky.social @anthrosciguy.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

It's Christmastime on Earth and the aliens from Farscape are visiting.

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GOLIKEHELLMACHINE @golikehellmachine.com · 20/12/2024

all of you pointing out that lee does think this are missing the point of making him say it

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Elon Musk and Pete Hesgeth are the kind of tough alpha males that America needs, according to their mommies

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Moira Donegan @moiradonegan.bsky.social · 03/11/2024

Okay but then like what is your job

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Hal O'Wien @kbuts.bsky.social · 21/10/2024

Twitter is for people who read every Atlantic and Slate "here's how to argue with your relatives at Thanksgiving" piece. Bluesky is for people who realize that you don't have to spend Thanksgiving with relatives who you hate/hate you.

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anthrosciguy.bsky.social @anthrosciguy.bsky.social · 25/09/2024

See if you can get them to turn the sound on next time. It's even better that way. Trust me. 🙂

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👁️saac 👁️o @eyesack.bsky.social · 16/08/2024

The purpose of the postmenopausal female is to influence Ferengi society to pass radical progressive reforms

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anthrosciguy.bsky.social @anthrosciguy.bsky.social · 05/08/2024

It's a classic in pseudoscience, and in my experience all RW uses the tactics of pseudoscience.

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GOLIKEHELLMACHINE @golikehellmachine.com · 22/07/2024

when you think about it in this context, it matters a lot that the NYT gets hyperfixated on political minutiae, they ran *hundreds* of front page stories about biden’s age and dem party infighting while hundreds of thousands of people in texas were without power with temps in the high 90s for *days*

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@GottaLaff @gottalaff.bsky.social · 18/07/2024

😢 #RIP “Bob Newhart, the former accountant who rose to comedy superstardom with a mathematical precision in timing a deadpan routine down to a decimal point, died Thursday, according to his publicist. He was 94.” www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/...

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Bob Newhart, everyman comic who elevated sitcom to art form, dies at 94

Newhart approached comedy with economic precision, honing his craft by watching other comedians and seeing what they did well — especially his idol, Jack Benny.

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Asher Langton @asherlangton.bsky.social · 18/07/2024

Full piece with no paywall. archive.is/s7Qea

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ArtButMakeItSports @artbutmakeitsports.bsky.social · 25/06/2024

Christ as the Man of Sorrows, by The Master of Sankt Kathrein, 1475, 📸 by Boris Streubel

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anthrosciguy.bsky.social @anthrosciguy.bsky.social · 24/06/2024

Remember Burma Shave signs? Do not pass Upon a slope Unless you have A periscope

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anthrosciguy.bsky.social @anthrosciguy.bsky.social · 23/06/2024

AI needs to wait for Mr. Fusion. Then everything can run on burritos and old coffee grounds.

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Jen Sorensen @jensorensen.bsky.social · 01/06/2024

This week's comic: Shell Game

SHELL GAME

1. It's easy to imagine that Red Lobster's bankruptcy was due to an ill-advised promotion.

Man tossing prawns into mouth: ENDLESS SHRIMP!

2. But far more damaging was being bought by a private equity firm that sold off its land and buildings.

Private equity executive holding a lobster: Lobster is so much tastier when you remove the shell!

3. The cost of leasing back its stores was much greater than the losses from the promotion.

Two piles of shrimp, with one shrimp equal to $1 million

Shrimp deal $11 million
Rent $200 million

4. Looting business after business -- it's an all-you-can-eat special for private equity.

Private equity executive eating fast food buildings with WHITE MOBSTER sign in background: MORE CHAIN RESTAURANTS!

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anthrosciguy.bsky.social @anthrosciguy.bsky.social · 20/05/2024

He has a hat. And an attitude. And he's at your door.

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anthrosciguy.bsky.social @anthrosciguy.bsky.social · 16/05/2024

"Do you know why I pulled you over? It's because I've got amazing deals for you! Check out these shirts, key fobs, stickers. We've got stickers! Stickers!"

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anthrosciguy.bsky.social @anthrosciguy.bsky.social · 15/05/2024

"What is this 'refund' you keep speaking of?"

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anthrosciguy.bsky.social @anthrosciguy.bsky.social · 13/05/2024

"When Congress passes new emissions standards, we hire 50 more engineers and GM hires 50 more lawyers." - Soichiro Honda Toyota, 2024: "That GM method sounds promising."

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