in over a decade of playing the #FPL, today is the first time that i have used the "bench boost" chip.
in the past, i've always quit for the season before i got around to using the chip. it's nice having two this year--with one mandatory to use now--so that i can finally experience it.
in the past, i've always quit for the season before i got around to using the chip. it's nice having two this year--with one mandatory to use now--so that i can finally experience it.
December 5, 2025 at 9:20 PM
in over a decade of playing the #FPL, today is the first time that i have used the "bench boost" chip.
in the past, i've always quit for the season before i got around to using the chip. it's nice having two this year--with one mandatory to use now--so that i can finally experience it.
in the past, i've always quit for the season before i got around to using the chip. it's nice having two this year--with one mandatory to use now--so that i can finally experience it.
the one cryptic clue that i enjoyed most today:
Make a commitment to enter the diving competition? (4,3,6)
Make a commitment to enter the diving competition? (4,3,6)
November 29, 2025 at 4:10 AM
the one cryptic clue that i enjoyed most today:
Make a commitment to enter the diving competition? (4,3,6)
Make a commitment to enter the diving competition? (4,3,6)
university of tokyo researchers become the first people to throw some... light... on dark matter.
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Study claims to provide first direct evidence of dark matter
Astrophysicist Prof Tomonori Totani says research could be crucial breakthrough in search for elusive substance
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:25 AM
university of tokyo researchers become the first people to throw some... light... on dark matter.
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
not quite as grotesque a cryptic clue for today:
It drains off the water when Royal Egg is scrambled (8).
It drains off the water when Royal Egg is scrambled (8).
November 27, 2025 at 4:52 AM
not quite as grotesque a cryptic clue for today:
It drains off the water when Royal Egg is scrambled (8).
It drains off the water when Royal Egg is scrambled (8).
i’m waiting for all those “experts” who said south africa did not deserve to win the world test championship to crawl out of the woodwork.
#indvrsa #testcricket #cricket
#indvrsa #testcricket #cricket
November 26, 2025 at 7:07 AM
i’m waiting for all those “experts” who said south africa did not deserve to win the world test championship to crawl out of the woodwork.
#indvrsa #testcricket #cricket
#indvrsa #testcricket #cricket
the bcci would rather field five no. 7 batsmen in the middle order than give karun nair a look in.
just indian cricket things.
just indian cricket things.
November 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
the bcci would rather field five no. 7 batsmen in the middle order than give karun nair a look in.
just indian cricket things.
just indian cricket things.
In the 20th century, Dharmendra starred in only three movies with Amitabh Bachchan (excluding guest and special appearances): Sholay, Chupke Chupke, and Ram Balraam.
Dharmendra was top-billed over the Bollywood superstar in each of those three movies.
#ripdharmendra
Dharmendra was top-billed over the Bollywood superstar in each of those three movies.
#ripdharmendra
November 24, 2025 at 11:37 AM
In the 20th century, Dharmendra starred in only three movies with Amitabh Bachchan (excluding guest and special appearances): Sholay, Chupke Chupke, and Ram Balraam.
Dharmendra was top-billed over the Bollywood superstar in each of those three movies.
#ripdharmendra
Dharmendra was top-billed over the Bollywood superstar in each of those three movies.
#ripdharmendra
followed just my second ever makuuchi division grand sumo tournament and i'm simply blown away.
most happy for: Aonishki
most fun to watch: Ura, Asakoryu, Fujinokawa, Takayasu
highlights of the tournament: Ura tumbling into the crowd, Aonishiki pipping the two yokozunas to the yusho!
most happy for: Aonishki
most fun to watch: Ura, Asakoryu, Fujinokawa, Takayasu
highlights of the tournament: Ura tumbling into the crowd, Aonishiki pipping the two yokozunas to the yusho!
November 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
followed just my second ever makuuchi division grand sumo tournament and i'm simply blown away.
most happy for: Aonishki
most fun to watch: Ura, Asakoryu, Fujinokawa, Takayasu
highlights of the tournament: Ura tumbling into the crowd, Aonishiki pipping the two yokozunas to the yusho!
most happy for: Aonishki
most fun to watch: Ura, Asakoryu, Fujinokawa, Takayasu
highlights of the tournament: Ura tumbling into the crowd, Aonishiki pipping the two yokozunas to the yusho!
a prophetic set of recent events from Star Trek TNG's Darmok about the English Premier League and Test Cricket:
Arsenal only manage a 2-2 draw against Sunderland: Xhaka, when the walls fell.
South Africa's captain stars as they defeat India in the first test at Kolkata: Temba, his arms wide.
Arsenal only manage a 2-2 draw against Sunderland: Xhaka, when the walls fell.
South Africa's captain stars as they defeat India in the first test at Kolkata: Temba, his arms wide.
November 17, 2025 at 12:40 PM
a prophetic set of recent events from Star Trek TNG's Darmok about the English Premier League and Test Cricket:
Arsenal only manage a 2-2 draw against Sunderland: Xhaka, when the walls fell.
South Africa's captain stars as they defeat India in the first test at Kolkata: Temba, his arms wide.
Arsenal only manage a 2-2 draw against Sunderland: Xhaka, when the walls fell.
South Africa's captain stars as they defeat India in the first test at Kolkata: Temba, his arms wide.
cryptic clue keeping the 2025 chess world cup in mind:
An aptness developed along the way. (2,7)
An aptness developed along the way. (2,7)
November 16, 2025 at 4:31 AM
cryptic clue keeping the 2025 chess world cup in mind:
An aptness developed along the way. (2,7)
An aptness developed along the way. (2,7)
has something drastically changed in the setup of season 5 of the US series of Ghosts?
because the quality has plummeted faster and farther than an australian stripper crashing through the roof of an indian restaurant because his parachute didnt open!
because the quality has plummeted faster and farther than an australian stripper crashing through the roof of an indian restaurant because his parachute didnt open!
November 14, 2025 at 10:44 AM
has something drastically changed in the setup of season 5 of the US series of Ghosts?
because the quality has plummeted faster and farther than an australian stripper crashing through the roof of an indian restaurant because his parachute didnt open!
because the quality has plummeted faster and farther than an australian stripper crashing through the roof of an indian restaurant because his parachute didnt open!
the grand sumo november 2025 tournament has begun! looking forward to another 11+ finish from Aonishki!
and props to Don Don Sumo for their excellent youtube analysis: youtu.be/155zVUFb9hI
and props to Don Don Sumo for their excellent youtube analysis: youtu.be/155zVUFb9hI
Top 10 Bouts of Day 1 - KYUSHU BASHO 2025 - Makuuchi Division
YouTube video by Don Don Sumo
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 10:39 PM
the grand sumo november 2025 tournament has begun! looking forward to another 11+ finish from Aonishki!
and props to Don Don Sumo for their excellent youtube analysis: youtu.be/155zVUFb9hI
and props to Don Don Sumo for their excellent youtube analysis: youtu.be/155zVUFb9hI
news of openai and perplexity and other such overhyped ai service providers giving away free 1-year subscriptions in india reminds me of this section of the well-researched comic “Obelix & Co.” from the Asterix series.
November 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
news of openai and perplexity and other such overhyped ai service providers giving away free 1-year subscriptions in india reminds me of this section of the well-researched comic “Obelix & Co.” from the Asterix series.
today’s most enjoyed cryptic crossword clue:
Superhuman clothing tribesmen initially possess in African city. (4,4)
Superhuman clothing tribesmen initially possess in African city. (4,4)
October 30, 2025 at 10:07 AM
today’s most enjoyed cryptic crossword clue:
Superhuman clothing tribesmen initially possess in African city. (4,4)
Superhuman clothing tribesmen initially possess in African city. (4,4)
india's aiming to land an astronaut on the moon by 2040.
so that's what all these potholed roads are about! it's to train this person for that historic moment when they first step onto a rocky unmaintained uneven surface!
so that's what all these potholed roads are about! it's to train this person for that historic moment when they first step onto a rocky unmaintained uneven surface!
October 26, 2025 at 10:24 AM
india's aiming to land an astronaut on the moon by 2040.
so that's what all these potholed roads are about! it's to train this person for that historic moment when they first step onto a rocky unmaintained uneven surface!
so that's what all these potholed roads are about! it's to train this person for that historic moment when they first step onto a rocky unmaintained uneven surface!
why are arsenal outlets talking about the *next* ethan nwaneri?!
WE HAVE AN ETHAN NWANERI ALREADY! play him! don’t turn him into the NEXT nketiah or smith-rowe!
WE HAVE AN ETHAN NWANERI ALREADY! play him! don’t turn him into the NEXT nketiah or smith-rowe!
October 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM
why are arsenal outlets talking about the *next* ethan nwaneri?!
WE HAVE AN ETHAN NWANERI ALREADY! play him! don’t turn him into the NEXT nketiah or smith-rowe!
WE HAVE AN ETHAN NWANERI ALREADY! play him! don’t turn him into the NEXT nketiah or smith-rowe!
kamala harris wants to run for president again.
knowing american voters, that’s trump’s third term confirmed, then.
knowing american voters, that’s trump’s third term confirmed, then.
October 25, 2025 at 4:27 PM
kamala harris wants to run for president again.
knowing american voters, that’s trump’s third term confirmed, then.
knowing american voters, that’s trump’s third term confirmed, then.