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Theic

@theic.bsky.social
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NZ, 日本 for many years, now NZ again. She/her

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Theic @theic.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Hey guys GUYS! I’ve just been listening to The Rest Is Science (pca.st/episode/b79b...) and learned that melanin protects against ionising radiation. Someone tell the white nationalists that if they use a nuclear bomb only people with lots of melanin will survive
pca.st
DARK vs LIGHT
Why are black cars more dangerous, white chess pieces more successful, and pandas apparently incapable of coping with minor inconvenience? Professor Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens (VSauce) unpack…
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Theic @theic.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Have you stolen my friend’s dog???
Small black poodle with white chest markings and a little brown beard
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Theic @theic.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
This tree has gone. There’s a new development up there. This is a good thing, but I miss the tree
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Theic @theic.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Just found this in Feedly. Cool.
Bluesky is gaining traction as an alternative social media platform, partly because users have more control over the algorithm dictating the content they see. All Feedly accounts, now support Bluesky enabling you to keep up with news and your favorite accounts.

Now, with all Feedly account types, you can follow:

Individual Bluesky accounts
Your curated lists of Bluesky accounts
News and other Bluesky feeds
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Theic @theic.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Did you know that if you stare in dismay at your filthy keyboard for long enough you might remember that years ago you put a keyboard cover on it?
Filthy keyboardFilthy keyboard cover off
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Theic @theic.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Ouch
Drawing of woman attempting to connect with nature by banging head on tree. She says ‘ouch’
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Theic @theic.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
And baby spiders are called spiderlings
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Theic @theic.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
I love your mum
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Theic @theic.bsky.social · 12/09/2024
Yep herons. And here’s a heron being explosive. (Taken many years ago, in Japan)
Heron shaking itself and exploding into beautiful feathers
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Sacha @sachadylan.bsky.social · 29/08/2024
Just found a crap interview about it with Corin from yesterday (3m). He seems exercised that they are defying the gummint. Not much light shed.
rnz.co.nz
ECan refuse request to repeal Ngai Tahu Representation Act
The Canterbury Regional Council has refused Minister Simeon Brown's request to repeal the Ngāi Tahu Representation Act. Te Rōpū Tuia Co-Chair Doctor Liz Brown spoke to Corin Dann.
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Theic @theic.bsky.social · 29/07/2024
But then they giggle madly…
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Theic @theic.bsky.social · 30/06/2024
I worked in Japan for a long time, and every employer without exception paid my public transport costs to work. I thought it was because it was required, but was told no, it’s just a custom, and it would be hard to find workers if an employer didn’t
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Theic @theic.bsky.social · 18/06/2024
Get the antivirals QUICK. There are also some nerve pills (maybe antidepressants?) that lower your risk of getting ongoing pain after the rash has gone, but you have to get them within a couple days to work
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Theic @theic.bsky.social · 18/06/2024
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Theic @theic.bsky.social · 15/06/2024
There is ordinary ponzu and there is REALLY GOOD ponzu, which will turn kikuna, hakusai, tofu, etc into soul food
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Theic @theic.bsky.social · 15/06/2024
Nabe DEPENDS ON THE PONZU. Last word
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Theic @theic.bsky.social · 05/06/2024
It’s always better to do your morning business with a view
Small dog doing her business by the sea shore
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Theic @theic.bsky.social · 03/06/2024
Shakey shakey…
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Theic @theic.bsky.social · 11/05/2024
Bloody clouds in Pōneke BOOOO
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SarahBfromHB @nzsarah.bsky.social · 25/04/2024
Repost with a banger picture of your cat #AotearoaPets
Silver tabby cat head shot giving me the eye "I own you"
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Theic @theic.bsky.social · 12/04/2024
This is a not very flattering one of my old office cat (a frequent visitor). Haven’t seen her since I left that job, sadly
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Theic @theic.bsky.social · 18/03/2024
Yesterday I learned that there is a condition called ‘Exploding head syndrome’ and I am still feeling irrationally delighted.
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Theic @theic.bsky.social · 18/01/2024
This is a photo of a woman accidentally hitting the wrong buttons on her phone. At the same time it’s an ANGRY DOG
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