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Daniel Swartz

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“Creativity is the residue of time wasted.” Albert Einstein curiousbits.org

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Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I feel sorry for the administrator, but this is really brilliant and hope they pull off more feats.

Back in 2005, a group of restorers established a hidden work...

Back in 2005, a group of restorers established a hidden workshop in Paris’s Panthéon and snuck into the building for a whole year to repair an antique clock. “T

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Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Visually simple designs are beautiful. But the process to get there isn’t simple in the slightest.

Design Museum co-founder, critic Stephen Bayley, studies iconic everyday design and AI’s shortfalls

YouTube video by NOWNESS

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Kennedy giving Trump the finger.

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Ed Sullivan Introduces Future Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees

YouTube video by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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Bo Thompson @gaudipern.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

There's a perverse symbolism in the legacy of White racism sheltering under the bowers of all African Americans have done for this country while patiently waiting for the chance to go back to insisting we are a drain upon their society and that they never needed us at all.

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

In line for the Panda Express ride at Great America.

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Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

I understand the need to pay a tax for road improvement for EV drivers when most of those funds come from gas taxes. But keep that tax even with what gas drivers pay, not double. arstechnica.com/cars/2026/05...

arstechnica.com

EV drivers will pay $130 a year under Congress' 2026 transportation bill

Politicians say they want EVs to pay

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Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

“Baby With a Handgun”, San Francisco #BiP #curiousbitspics #photography #photos #pictures #mural #art #graffiti

Mural in San Francisco of little boy carrying a gun.

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

The Road to Success. From Etude Magazine, October 1913. #music #art #drawing #sketch #curiousbits

An ink sketch of people walking up a road to the top of a mountain that indicates success, but with plenty of failures along the way to distract and derail them.

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

I definitely agree with this. The world needs David Bowie now more than ever.

Gary Oldman quote about David Bowie: "DON'T YOU FEEL THAT SINCE HE DIED, THE WORLD'S GONE TO SHIT?
IT WAS LIKE HE WAS COSMIC GLUE OR SOMETHING. WHEN HE DIED, EVERYTHING FELL APART."

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

How I’m feeling this morning. #photography #curiousbitspics #photos

A headless mannequin sitting on a chair wearing a suit.

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The Onion @theonion.com · 07/01/2026

RFK Jr. Scales Back Childhood Mortality Schedule

RFK Jr. Scales Back Childhood Mortality Schedule

WASHINGTON—Saying the changes would empower Americans to make more informed decisions about their family’s health, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Wednesday that he...

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

The Christmas Miracle Shot. #basketball #beatles

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Brian Vandemark @bvandy.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Broad-billed Hummingbird, Tucson, AZ 2025. He waited patiently in the jasmine while we refilled the feeder. #birds

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Makes you wonder what he would have made of social media. #curiousbits #history

Frederick Douglass and the Power of Photography (U.S. National Park Service)

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Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Bubbles #photos #photography #nature #curiousbitspics #colors

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Our world today needs more Einsteins. #curiousbits #science

theatlantic.com

Albert Einstein’s Brilliant Politics

The physicist fought for the promise of a diverse, meritocratic America. We need his optimism today.

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Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

All ready for the Stranger Things finale.

Eggo Waffle boxes at the store.

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Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

#curiousbits #greatprfrmrs

coloraturaruns.substack.com

It's Good You're Bored at the Symphony, Actually

The Luxury of Fidgeting in the Age of Distraction

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Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Yet another threat to national security. #santa #curiousbits

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Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Thinking of Lick Observatory and hope they can fix the damage as soon as possible and that this historic telescope escapes sun and rain damage in the meantime. #photo #photography #architecture #structure #astronomy #sanjose #ucsc #science #building #curiousbitspics

The inside of Lick Observatory and its historic telescope.

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Today I learned that once upon a time there was a video game about M*A*S*H for the Atari 2600. #curiousbits

M*A*S*H (Atari 2600 Game) - Mode 1 Longplay

YouTube video by RetroGamingLoft

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The Onion @theonion.com · 27/12/2025

JD Vance’s French Horn Solo Booed At Kennedy Center theonion.com/jd-vances-french-horn-…

JD Vance’s French Horn Solo Booed At Kennedy Center

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

One of my favorite spots in the world. I truly hope this can be repaired. #curiousbits #astronomy #science #sanjose #ucsc

114 mph winds damage, close historic Lick Observatory

Winds gusting up to 114 mph tore through the skies on Christmas, tearing off half the shutter on a dome atop Lick Observatory, according to the University of California at Santa Cruz.

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Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Dolomites. #nature #blackandwhite #bw #nature #trees #curiousbitspics #photography #italy

Dead tree in the Dolomites in Italy.

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Happy Holidays! #greatprfrmrs #music #bach

Bach: Christmas Oratorio BWV 248, part 1/2

YouTube video by EuroArtsChannel

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 24/12/2025

this image is maybe the single greatest joke in TRADING PLACES. and also a pretty apt description of the trump/vance/national conservative vision of america

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

That feeling when you think a Vermeer is staring at you. #photography #street #art #painting #ikea #mirror #reflection #curiousbitspics

A mirror reflection of the Vermeer painting The Girl With a Pearl Earring, staring back at the camera.

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Watch ILM Recreate the Death Star Trench Run Out of Virtual Gingerbread

The festive short kicks off a new 'Star Wars Minis' series that recreates classic moments from film and TV in new materials and styles.

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The Onion @theonion.com · 22/12/2025

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CBS: NEWS THE WHITE HOUSE CAN TRUST

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

One way to prepare for this movie is to read the books of Madeline Miller. If you haven’t read Greek mythology in years, these are a great way to get back into it. madelinemiller.com

madelinemiller.com

Madeline Miller - Madeline Miller: Author of Song of Achilles and Circe

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Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

I haven’t watched broadcast news in a decade or two. And I’m not far from their current demographic target in terms of age. I get my news online.

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Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Jazz Hands. #photography #bw #blackandwhite #curiousbitspics #music #live #concert #performance

Hand of a jazz trumpet player.

Hands of a jazz drummer.

Hands of a jazz bassist.

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Abandoned Lighthouse, Tremiti Islands, Italy. #curiousbitspics #building #ocean #water #ocean #window #photography #ruins

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

The old convent ceilings, Bonefro, Italy. #curiousbitspics #building #shapes #lines #light #photography

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Slate @slate.com · 19/12/2025

John Dickerson’s last day at CBS was yesterday. Stephen Colbert’s Late Show ends in May. At our Political Gabfest 20th anniversary show, Colbert gave the network his regards. Watch the entire conversation right now by joining Slate Plus at slate.com/colbertplus

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Blue Heron. #stanford #curiousbitspics #nature #birds #animals #green #photography

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

San Francisco. #photography #street #curiousbitspics #building #people

Man jogging on an uphill street in San Francisco, where the camera angle makes it look as if the house is tilted to the left and the jogger running in a forward slanted motion.

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Transamerica Pyramid, San Francisco. #curiousbitspics #bw #blackandwhite #photography #architecture #building

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Transamerica Pyramid, San Francisco. #curiousbitspics #bw #blackandwhite #photography #architecture #building

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Holocaust Memorial, San Francisco #curiousbitspics #photography #bw #blackandwhite #people #street

Holocaust Memorial at The Legion of Honor in San Francisco.

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Egret. #nature #photography #curiousbitspics #birds #water

Egret landing.

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Reflection. #water #nature #clouds #photography #curiousbitspics

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Covid Still Life. #photography #food #curiousbitspics

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Bonefro, Italy. 2004 #bw #blackandwhite #photography #street #people

Old farmers resting in the central piazza in Bonefro, Italy. 2004.

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Termoli, Italy. 2004 #bw #blackandwhite #photography #street #people

Man looking down from second floor in Termoli, Italy.

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Cortona, Italy. 2004. #bw #blackandwhite #street #people #photography

Woman walking down a narrow street in Cortona Italy. Black and white photograph. Taken in 2004.

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

San Francisco, Hayes Valley #bw #blackandwhite #photography #people #street

Daniel Swartz @egon.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

San Francisco #photography #street #graffiti

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Loving war crimes is not a sustainable policy in a democracy