Be kind, it’s free: a young woman passes a note on a Melbourne train This happened 20 mins ago. While travelling in Mernda line, a lady was visibly upset on phone. I know as she was speaking in Hindi which i can also speak. She was to go to Craigieburn after going to Mernda whichContinue reading “10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #176”
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Book Review: Bodypedia by Adam Taor
Entertaining, at times odd and eccentric whistlestop tour through the human body’s most bizarre functions. A bit awkward and OTT in its storytelling at times. I found myself wanting more in-depth understanding of these medical wonders rather than silly and witty nuggets of information. #Books #Bookreview #medicine #science #nonfiction
History: The history of the Forth and Clyde Canal
Above is a map of the first part of the canal which stretches from Lochrin Basin to Falkirk Wheel over a distance of 32 miles. The remainder of the canal after that goes to Glasgow and turns into the Clyde River. See more detail. Originally opened in 1789, the Forth and Clyde Canal crossed theContinue reading “History: The history of the Forth and Clyde Canal”
10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #175
Bird migration is changing. What does this reveal about our planet? – visualised Every spring and autumn, billions of birds set off on epic journeys across the planet. Here are the flight paths of 45 species. Via the Guardian What does it mean to be human in the age of technology Please subscribe to thisContinue reading “10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #175”
Book Review: Enchanted Creatures: Our Monsters and Their Meanings by Natalie Lawrence
A deep-dive into the cavernous human imagination where monsters and others reside in our collective subconscious and what they tell us about ourselves.
10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #174
Scottish vocabulary illustrated by Stooryduster I found an extensive and massive online compendium of Scottish words along with compelling and funny illustrations by Stooryduster…an incredible achievement! See more here! A funky neo deep house mix for your aural enjoyment Archangel Michael fighting the dragon (1500) Archangel Michael fighting the dragon . Prayer book of HenriContinue reading “10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #174”
Knitting with Dog’s Wool (1966)
Instead of allowing your pesky pooch to malt all over your sofa, put your pet to work in a novel way. The most luxuriant of dog breeds can be put to practical use as producers of dog wool for your next knitting expedition. Some of the best breeds for yarn include the Collie, Old EnglishContinue reading “Knitting with Dog’s Wool (1966)”
10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #173
10 rules for life from Fontaines D.C. Fontaines D.C. are a Dublin post-punk band made up of Grian Chatten, Carlos O’Connell, Conor Curley, Conor Deegan III and Tom Coll. In April 2019 they released their debut album Dogrel, to huge critical acclaim and have recently released their follow-up, A Hero’s Death. With eagerness, fervour and sincerity their politically-minded,Continue reading “10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #173”
10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #172
Lee Scratch Perry’s rules for life Here are 10 life rules from a man who lives in a truly extraordinary way. Jamaican artist Lee Scratch Perry is a wildly creative musician and producer who has sprinkled his inimitable magic on to projects in collaboration with the likes of Bob Marley and the Wailers, The Clash, The BeastieContinue reading “10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #172”
Book Review: Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica
An emotionally and physically eviscerating exploration of what it means to be a human and what it means to be an animal. And the morbid and savage extent that humans will go to dehumanise the living beings they eat. Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Genre: Horror, animal rights, human rights, speculative fiction Publisher: Scribner Review in one word: Provocative * Contains noContinue reading “Book Review: Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica”
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