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Alex von Tunzelmann @alexvont.bsky.social · 13h

Genuinely such an interesting long thread on why these suits look crap and yet how a particular type of crap suit has become a cultural signifier for right-wing men.

derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 18h

I can answer this. I interviewed Peterson's tailor a few years ago, although the interview was never published because I fell behind on work. Here is the story of this suit. 🧵

Matthew Yglesias @mattyglesias.bsky.social · 20h

What is happening with this outfit?

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Michelle Trani @signoratrani.bsky.social · 11h

So much more effective than pumpkin

Emma Mitchell @silverpebble2.bsky.social · 13h

A reminder that the original Hallowe'en jack o' lanterns date back to 18th century Ireland if not earlier, were based on a shady boozy blacksmith called Stingy Jack who cheated the devil & was trapped between 2 worlds, were carved from turnips and looked like this:

A preserved carved turnip jack o'lantern from the 19th century

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 4d

Trump’s recent obsession with Venezuela is increasingly looking like a shake down for oil & rare earth minerals.

It has little to do with drug boats.

The tech bros have him in a tizzy over rare earth minerals needed for next gen tech.

It’s why he wanted Greenland.

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Paintings of London @paintingsoflondon.bsky.social · 13h

London Backwater, near St Pancras', Woburn Walk by James Finlay Watson (1898–1981)

(Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens)

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David Quantick @quantick.bsky.social · 13h

Hark the Herald Angels wince
Charles has sacked a dodgy prince.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Is this finally rock bottom for Mr Andrew Mountbatten Windsor?

Stripping Andrew of the title 'prince' is colossal, says the BBC's royal correspondent Sean Coughlan.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Glen Wilson @glenglenglen.bsky.social · 1d

Long shot (mainly due to how little engagement I get on here), but I'm looking for freelance writers with an interest, or specialism in, classical music.

If you are one, or know one, please give me a shout.

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Chris Lovegrove 💙📚 @calmgrove.bsky.social · 13h

A review of 'Northanger Abbey' by #JaneAusten after a second visit for #ReadingAusten2025 and #RIPxx. wp.me/sezD85-nabbey

“Born to be an heroine”: #ReadingAusten2025

William Beckford’s Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire, 1796 to 1813, demolished 1845. Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen, in Northanger Abbey & Persuasion, introduction by R Bromley Johnson. J M Dent…

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Michelle Trani @signoratrani.bsky.social · 11h

They are lovely, rarely see them now, used to be everywhere

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Liz Stevens @lizziekillin.bsky.social · 2d

Kilchurn Castle

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PJ.bsky.social ✌️🫶📎 @peacehopeubuntu.bsky.social · 21h

I was sitting in an Adirondack Chair in the shade of a Live Oak Tree taking a water break...This Great White Heron walked up behind me and allowed me to take pics, *like I wasn't there*.
#Birds #Wildlife #NatureWalks #Nature

Photo of a Great White Heron leisurely walking towards a covered rest area...

Great White Heron in the shade walking through a clump of plants, looking for a snack?... heading towards the covered rest area with picnic tables.

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Michelle Trani @signoratrani.bsky.social · 11h

Weirdly, and oddly pleasing

Andrew Cooper @rickynow.bsky.social · 4d

Oh lord! Their publicity pictures did them no favours.

The Orchids. Picture sleeve to "Love hit me".

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Legend @fubarrockchick.bsky.social · 1d

😂 people who take it too far 😋

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Michelle Trani @signoratrani.bsky.social · 12h

Spectacular, must take them ages!

Legend @fubarrockchick.bsky.social · 1d

😂 people who take it too far 😋

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John Wilkinson @john-wilkinson.bsky.social · 1d

BBC News - The witches of Dumbarton - tortured, executed and falsely accused
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Witches of Dumbarton - tortured, executed and falsely accused

More than two dozen people in the town were accused and tortured in the belief that they were doing Satan's bidding.

www.bbc.com

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pixelatedboat aka “mr bluesky” @pixelatedboat.bsky.social · 1d

LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace says King Charles III will strip Prince Andrew of remaining titles including “Andrew”, curse him to wander the Earth as “the nameless one”

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Polarsprite 🧚‍♂️ @polarsprite.bsky.social · 13h

Who knew Michael Myers doing the Macarena is so what was needed to lighten the mood a bit this Halloween 🤣😅🤣

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Banx @banxtoons.bsky.social · 22d

From today's @financialtimes.com #chicago #nationalguard #trump

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Michelle Trani @signoratrani.bsky.social · 12h

FFS, stomach churning, vile, odious man

Virginia @virginiagjh.bsky.social · 13h

Perhaps the Mail will stop attacking female Labour MPs for a while and be outraged about this story ‘The Reform MP Lee Anderson said the party would “need to have a proper, grown-up, adult conversation” with the women about the nature of their abuse. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Female survivors of grooming gangs demand apology from Nigel Farage

Exclusive: Five women said Reform leader’s comments that they were victims of other types of sexual abuse were ‘degrading’

www.theguardian.com

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Michelle Trani @signoratrani.bsky.social · 12h

How lovely 🌷

Rick M @rickmartin.bsky.social · 13h

Tricyrtis, also known as Japanese toad lily. Have a fantastic #FlowersOnFriday everyone 🌱

#Bloomscrolling #FloralFriday #EastCoastKin #GardenersWorld #UKGardening

Orchid like flowers with intricately patterned purple spots against a pale lilac background, with flashes of yellow at their heart. Not my garden, taken at my local botanical gardens.

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Michelle Trani @signoratrani.bsky.social · 12h

It really is 😭

Mark Goodwin @computerist.org · 1d

I shared this with a recently cat-bereaved friend, who declared it "... wonderful... in fact, perfect"

Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 1d

I've taken the paywall off this eulogy I wrote for my magical, mysterious ex-stray cat George - who died last year - in case anybody would like a read: www.tom-cox.com/lots-of-peop...

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Michelle Trani @signoratrani.bsky.social · 12h

My FiLs neighbour has a crow come daily for scraps, he’s called him Russell - geddit!😜 and is rather fabulous.

Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 1d

Standard morning. Got up, made a coffee, found a crow in the living room, striking theatrical poses and showing off to the other birds who have to make do with living outside.

There is a story behind this...

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Sam Bright @writesbright.bsky.social · 1d

🔴 Labour MP Graham Stringer signed an open letter drafted by a far-right group attacking the government.

He's also been hanging out with Farage's anti-abortion advisors and is still a director of the UK's leading climate science denial group - run by a Tory peer.

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The Labour MP Rubbing Shoulders With the Far-Right

Labour is facing pressure after one of its MPs joined forces with a far-right group in attacking the party, DeSmog can reveal. Over recent months, Graham Stringer – who has been the MP for Blackley, M...

www.desmog.com

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Michelle Trani @signoratrani.bsky.social · 12h

So sweet

ralphpoppy.bsky.social @ralphpoppy.bsky.social · 1d

A timeline cleanse. Two hummingbirds taking shelter from the rain inside a rose.

Good night Bluesky.🥰

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Michelle Trani @signoratrani.bsky.social · 12h

Morning Des. Love this!

Des @desdelboy.bsky.social · 13h

Morning all.

Photographer Clémentine Schneidermann and stylist Charlotte James
‘Little Ghosts', Merthyr Tydfil, 2018.
www.lensculture.com/articles/cle...

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Michelle Trani @signoratrani.bsky.social · 12h

I want one 😍❤️😊

Jonathan Slater @jonathanslater.bsky.social · 13h

And. A baby there too.

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