Melanie
@melobeee.bsky.social
The tweeter formerly known as Paris Bergerac-Dahl. Bookshop owner. Middlesbrough supporter. Mother of a son.
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Janey nailed it here.
February 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Janey nailed it here.
Imagine being able to do that. Yui Hasegawa is unreal.
Enjoy Yui Hasegawa juggling and jump roping at the same time
January 17, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Imagine being able to do that. Yui Hasegawa is unreal.
January 16, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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"And we now have María on the line who would like to swap a Nobel Peace Prize for the presidency of Venezuela..."
January 16, 2026 at 10:29 AM
"And we now have María on the line who would like to swap a Nobel Peace Prize for the presidency of Venezuela..."
Supposed to be going for a run but instead scrolling through all the outstanding and ridiculous posts on the @rspbscotland.bsky.social instagram account. Feeling like a silly goose.
January 15, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Supposed to be going for a run but instead scrolling through all the outstanding and ridiculous posts on the @rspbscotland.bsky.social instagram account. Feeling like a silly goose.
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Politicians: don't use AI to make your maps.
January 14, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Politicians: don't use AI to make your maps.
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In the spirit of brotherly love, could I gently enquire why the almighty **** are government departments, government ministers and Labour MPs *STILL* using X?
January 12, 2026 at 10:27 AM
In the spirit of brotherly love, could I gently enquire why the almighty **** are government departments, government ministers and Labour MPs *STILL* using X?
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*posting on twitter* oh ho, I’ve made a wry observation. Better make sure a bunch of pedophiles see it
January 10, 2026 at 10:46 PM
*posting on twitter* oh ho, I’ve made a wry observation. Better make sure a bunch of pedophiles see it
Can’t blame her for wanting to escape the United States right now.
Here’s why Sam Coffey isn’t at #USWNT camp: @tomjgarry.bsky.social says she’s close to joining Manchester City.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
US midfielder Sam Coffey in talks to join Manchester City from Portland Thorns
Manchester City are in advanced talks to sign the United States midfielder Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns, the Guardian understands
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Can’t blame her for wanting to escape the United States right now.
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“Emerson does not have a mother today because one of you murdered a woman in cold blood yesterday.”
January 8, 2026 at 4:16 PM
“Emerson does not have a mother today because one of you murdered a woman in cold blood yesterday.”
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Silly
Chelsea 1 Red and 4 yellow cards in single incident
January 7, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Silly
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NEW: Teesworks Ltd has published its latest accounts.
Despite plummeting revenues, the businessmen at the centre of the controversial redevelopment project continue to increase their dividends each year.
This year they paid themselves more than £32m against revenue of £6m.
Despite plummeting revenues, the businessmen at the centre of the controversial redevelopment project continue to increase their dividends each year.
This year they paid themselves more than £32m against revenue of £6m.
Teesworks: Dividends increased to £30m despite plummeting income
Latest accounts for Teesworks Ltd show increase in payments to shareholders
teesside.thelead.uk
January 5, 2026 at 6:06 PM
NEW: Teesworks Ltd has published its latest accounts.
Despite plummeting revenues, the businessmen at the centre of the controversial redevelopment project continue to increase their dividends each year.
This year they paid themselves more than £32m against revenue of £6m.
Despite plummeting revenues, the businessmen at the centre of the controversial redevelopment project continue to increase their dividends each year.
This year they paid themselves more than £32m against revenue of £6m.
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this is your mission. our pedophile president needs you to jump out of a helicopter to kidnap a head of state and his wife so some oil ceos can make a lot of money. we’ll be watching from a resort in florida that still serves wedge salad and checking how many retweets we get. good luck soldier
January 3, 2026 at 10:57 PM
this is your mission. our pedophile president needs you to jump out of a helicopter to kidnap a head of state and his wife so some oil ceos can make a lot of money. we’ll be watching from a resort in florida that still serves wedge salad and checking how many retweets we get. good luck soldier
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In 1887, British forces kidnapped & exiled the King of Opobo in today’s Nigeria. British Palm oil traders had persuaded the government that the tariffs he imposed restricted their profits. It was a milestone in the Scramble for Africa and indirect rule by Britain.
alanlester.co.uk/blog/antisla...
alanlester.co.uk/blog/antisla...
Antislavery and the Original ‘Scramble for Africa’, 1807-1879
Keynote Lecture for 140 Years Beyond the Berlin Conference, Africa Centre and SOAS Friday 12 December and Saturday 13 December 2025 Alan Lester Most British imperial historians have tended t…
alanlester.co.uk
January 4, 2026 at 8:34 AM
In 1887, British forces kidnapped & exiled the King of Opobo in today’s Nigeria. British Palm oil traders had persuaded the government that the tariffs he imposed restricted their profits. It was a milestone in the Scramble for Africa and indirect rule by Britain.
alanlester.co.uk/blog/antisla...
alanlester.co.uk/blog/antisla...
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One of my first thoughts after I saw the news about the bombings was "Are people actually gonna fall for this shit again like they did when we invaded Iraq?" and the answer is, of course, yes
January 3, 2026 at 2:38 PM
One of my first thoughts after I saw the news about the bombings was "Are people actually gonna fall for this shit again like they did when we invaded Iraq?" and the answer is, of course, yes
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Chavez in 2009, while being labelled as paranoid, outlines exactly what is happening today.
December 17, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Chavez in 2009, while being labelled as paranoid, outlines exactly what is happening today.
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Me: I'm tired of regular mystery novels
Librarian: then why don't you try
Librarian: then why don't you try
January 2, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Me: I'm tired of regular mystery novels
Librarian: then why don't you try
Librarian: then why don't you try
Tfw you’re playing a drum and an ox and an ass are keeping time.
December 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Tfw you’re playing a drum and an ox and an ass are keeping time.
Go to Canada instead
December 11, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Go to Canada instead
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My cat, an idiot: Those ornaments look exactly like my toys. Why can’t I play with them?
Me, pinnacle of animals: That felt frog wearing a top hat is to celebrate The Lord
Me, pinnacle of animals: That felt frog wearing a top hat is to celebrate The Lord
December 3, 2023 at 1:13 AM
My cat, an idiot: Those ornaments look exactly like my toys. Why can’t I play with them?
Me, pinnacle of animals: That felt frog wearing a top hat is to celebrate The Lord
Me, pinnacle of animals: That felt frog wearing a top hat is to celebrate The Lord
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Who has made this 🤣
December 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Who has made this 🤣
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I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
December 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.