Jonathan "Doktor Archeville" Howell
howelljb.bsky.social
Jonathan "Doktor Archeville" Howell
@howelljb.bsky.social
40-something general-purpose geek. Media & Tech Support at a Middle School in Person County, NC. He/Him/His. Diversity ennobles & enriches us.
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.

And trans lives are grounded in reality.

We see y'all. No matter what.

www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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The complete Bayeux Tapestry has finally been released and proves that Bishop Odo had absolutely nothing to do with the illegal Norman invasion of England.
December 20, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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an interesting roundup, in that I disagree with almost every single ranking for almost every single game on the list.

very funny though to realize the only game on the list to crest the 7.5 mark for combat is the only one cribbing from 4e dnd's homework. lol

www.eternityttrpg.com/tabletop-rpg...
December 15, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Officials in Tennessee aren't just banning books, they're now demanding information on who checked out contested (largely LGBTQ+) books, including names, addresses, and "household composition."

A librarian who was given the directive has come forward asking for whistleblower protections.
Tennessee whistleblower says library board chair sought private data as part of state's book purge
A First Amendment expert told The Advocate that there are "huge" legal implications stemming from the situation.
www.advocate.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Animals with misleading names. I'm seeing this go around as part of a viral tumblr thread so I thought I'd reshare it.
December 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Gat dammit. I want ONE BUTTON I can hit to TURN ALL THAT SHIT OFF FOREVER.
December 14, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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Just ordered a shirt:
December 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Every few months he trots this out hoping that this time the comics community isn't going to go ape****.

And then the community drags him for a full 24 hours and he goes into hiding again.
December 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
A Hundred Connecticut Yankees in King Arthur's Court
A Hundred Modest Proposals
A Hundred Trees Grow in Brooklyn
The Perks of Being A Hundred Wallflowers is about a teenager with the superpower to turn into an army of shy people.

COMIC ◆ www.smbc-comics.com/comic/hundred
PATREON ◆ www.patreon.com/ZachWeinersm...
STORE ◆ smbc-store.myshopify.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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I genuinely said "OH, NO." out loud
December 4, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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Looking for some great #indie #books, but don't want to give money to megacorporations? You can get them for cheap, direct from the authors! Check it out!
itch.io/b/3409/end-o...
December 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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The Cyndi Posting will continue until every Freak gets to be themselves loudly and proudly with sick synth beats.
From the new Cyndi Lauper documentary 🏳️‍🌈
December 1, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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i am not a christian but i have no idea why there isn't some big panic about a guy called "mr. beast" amassing tremendous amounts of fame and influence by literally getting people to do dangerous and degrading things
November 30, 2025 at 4:51 AM
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Multiple sources have confirmed that ICE/Border Patrol is headed back to the Raleigh and Durham areas for undefined deportation actions. We've heard 50 ICE agents, charter flights and hotels booked for all of them in the Raleigh area.

Let us know what you hear.
November 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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This is in the running for my favorite lecture slide ever
November 28, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Two new #Shadowrun 5e Bundle at Bundle of Holding!

SR5 Essentials - The core rules and everything you need to game in Shadowrun's Fifth World.
bundleofholding.com/presents/202...

SR5 Universe Mega - A megabundle of 5e sourcebooks:
bundleofholding.com/presents/SR5...
SR5 Essentials Bundle
Runner! We've resuscitated (for a third time!) our February 2019 Shadowrun 5E Essentials Bundle featuring .PDF ebooks for the 2013 Fifth Edition of Shadowrun, the cyberpunk-fantasy tabletop roleplayin...
bundleofholding.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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remember, Salvation Army is a big NOPE
use your extra $$$ for mutual aid groups
November 25, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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October 3, 2025 at 1:17 AM
When the Ukraine/Russia war first started, the Business & Finance teacher at my middle school used it in his module on buying stocks. Advised investing in weapons manufacturers, and construction/hardware companies (for when rebuilding happens).
your 14yr old nephew is addicted to at least 4 different gambling apps on his phone where he's actively betting daily on the outcome of individual skirmishes in a real life war happening on the other side of the globe
November 27, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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good to know!
November 22, 2025 at 6:02 AM
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My favorite piece of content today.
November 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Jennifer English realizing she's a lesbian and falling in love with one of her mocap directors (Aliona Baranova) over the course of making BG3 and seeing all the queer folks embracing Shadowheart and the impact the game had is genuinely one of the best stories in game production in a long time
Congrats to Jennifer English for winning the Best Lead Performer award at the 2025 #GoldenJoystickAwards!

And her acceptance speech about queer joy was a love letter to @aliona.bsky.social 🥹🌈
November 21, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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Turning into my father one "the problem is no one reads enough books these days" grumble at a time
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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NEW COMIC: Deep Thoughts
November 18, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Current (permanent) mood as an American in 2025:
November 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM