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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Sam is 60% water. We should start by reclaiming that.

Headline: Sam Altman Says Human Water Consumption Must Be Reduced To Meet Growing Demand From AI Data Centers

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

This “news story” has gotta be a paid advertisement for BK.

But are the new dippers any good?
Made with boneless chicken breasts, with some rib meat attached, these nuggets are so moist you half expect to see juices flowing from them when you take a bite.

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Me, a college prof on summer break, ignoring the calendar.

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

This little goober is back in our yard after disappearing for several months

A photo of a barred owl perched on a tree branch

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Any children of the 80’s remember yard darts? I have fond memories of nearly braining my brothers with these things. Probably time I introduce my kids to them. (Hope my wife doesn’t see this)

A photo of four rusty old yard darts lying on pavement.

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Helping my folks clean out their basement, and discovered this little gem. Still half full. Anybody want some?

A very old bottle of Heather Dew blended scotch whiskey

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

And this guy counts for two votes

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

There’s nothing more Camden Maine than a vintage motorcycle and sidecar with a lobster trap on the back

A vintage red motorcycle and sidecar, with a lobster trap perched on the back of the sidecar

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Where there’s a will there’s a way!

Screenshot of video showing tall guy driving a red sedan with his head partially sticking out of the sunroof. The caption reads: “Bros too tall for the Honda”

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

I made the Maxell Guy in my high school ceramics class. Nailed it.

Maxell’s “blown away” guy in ceramic splendor

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Why choose, Steve? Bring them all!

Guy taking photo with many cameras strapped around his neck

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Good local deal on a rock solid camera

Facebook Marketplace ad for a "Marble digital camera" for $20.

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Bumblebee queens are working hard this time of year in Maine, fueling up on nectar and searching for nests in the ground to start their colonies.

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

She's got interesting hands, too!

A screenshot of an AI-generated person with seriously messed up fingers.

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

The National Park Service’s infographic of Lake Mead identifies distinct islands that have since merged into one big island because the water level has dropped so much after decades of drought in the west

A photo of lake Mead, with an infographic in the foreground that identifies discrete islands, with the actual lake in the background showing that the islands have merged into one big island

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Wading up The Narrows, Zion National Park

A black and white image of towering canyon walls and three tiny figures at the bottom of the frame, wading up the river running through the slot.

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Hiking up a slot canyon in Zion NP

A black and white image of three people (an adult and 2 kids) walking through a narrow gap between towering rock faces on either side

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Hey jerry I used to study mosquitoes in the lab and this is how we would feed them just thought you might want to know

A scientist giving caged mosquitoes a blood meal by presenting them with his arm

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

This little candy treat will separate the true licorice lovers in your life from the mere posers (Discovered after dinner tonight that my in-laws are posers)

“Tyrkisk Peber” licorice candy from Sweden

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Winter trees. Acadia National Park, Maine

A black and white image of a few small scraggly trees backlit by a bright winter sun shimmering on the ocean. The foliage of larger trees frame the subjects on both sides.

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

During the pandemic I took to creating random photoshops during our monthly virtual faculty meetings. I called them "Faculty Meeting Photoshops." I just ran across this one while looking for an old photo.

A photoshopped image of a Newsweek cover featuring a photo of Eminem. The headline text reads: "Would you give this kid a shot?". The subheading reads: "This may be the only opportunity that he's got. But there's vomit on his sweater already." under which there's an image of a small plate of spaghetti.

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Reminds me of my son’s second bowl of his life (several years ago now). How?

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Made me think of this comparison of two trucks with roughly the same bed size

A side view of two silver pickup trucks, a very large modern model is parked directly behind a much smaller and older model. Despite the large size difference, the two trucks have roughly the same bed size.

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

A few years ago my inlaws gave me access to their digital picture frame and I began secretly photoshopping Steve Buscemi in place of my brother-in-law in family photos. It took about 6 months before anyone noticed.

A family photo of two parents and their three children. However, the dad has been replaced with a young Steve Buscemi

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Turning brains into vegetables one student at a time, baby!

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Me once again lecturing with a head cold

A screenshot of the Dune movie showing the leader of the Sardaukar Imperial Army Chanting Song. The image shows the leader holding his hands out to direct the song and the caption reads: "[continues throat-singing]"

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Be the STEM you want to see in the world, Rax

Screenshot that reads: “I’m sure you need it. Join STEM.. Instead of talking about the change you want to see.. Be it.

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Remember when all the mainstream media outlets were pumping out think piece after think piece about how Trump's views on race were "complicated" and "misunderstood" and "misinformed". Yeah.

A screenshot of a Washington Post Opinion headline by Gary Abernathy titled: "Trump is not a racist. His voters aren't either."

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

300mya the American Southwest was covered by the Pedregaso Sea and rust-stained sandstone was deposited along its shoreline. 80mya these deposits uplifted and erosion has been slowly erasing them ever since. We are a blink of an eye in geologic time. Nikon FM | Kodak 250D #believeinfilm

A Sedona landscape photo. A towering red rock butte in the distance is bathed by a setting sun. A wide expanse of clear blue sky dominates the frame behind the rock formation.

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Andrew Mountcastle @mounty.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Sure thing! Here's a couple (Sedona and Grand Canyon). I'm WAY behind on getting my film developed, but I just sent a big pile off to Atlanta Film Co. that has more shots with the 90mm...I'll be sure to share some of those with you when I get them back.

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