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Just fancy that! Time Person of the Year.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
December 22, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Just fancy that! Time Person of the Year.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
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This is my most searched video on TikTok, it’s how to use physics to open a chocolate orange without banging it on anything
December 20, 2025 at 12:57 PM
This is my most searched video on TikTok, it’s how to use physics to open a chocolate orange without banging it on anything
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All I want for Christmas is…a painting of a mouse riding a lobster.
Christmas cards during the Victorian Era tended to be rather unusual, reflecting an offbeat sense of humor before Christmas iconography had solidified into what it is today.
Let’s shake this tree down. 🧵⬇️
Christmas cards during the Victorian Era tended to be rather unusual, reflecting an offbeat sense of humor before Christmas iconography had solidified into what it is today.
Let’s shake this tree down. 🧵⬇️
December 19, 2025 at 7:47 PM
All I want for Christmas is…a painting of a mouse riding a lobster.
Christmas cards during the Victorian Era tended to be rather unusual, reflecting an offbeat sense of humor before Christmas iconography had solidified into what it is today.
Let’s shake this tree down. 🧵⬇️
Christmas cards during the Victorian Era tended to be rather unusual, reflecting an offbeat sense of humor before Christmas iconography had solidified into what it is today.
Let’s shake this tree down. 🧵⬇️
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#OnThisDay in 2006
🏉 Toulouse 34-41 Scarlets
Scarlets claimed a famous win in Toulouse, coming back from a 21-point deficit twice, to win 41-34, in one of their greatest ever European performances.
🗓️ 16/12/2006
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Stade Ernest Wallon
#ScarletsOTD
🏉 Toulouse 34-41 Scarlets
Scarlets claimed a famous win in Toulouse, coming back from a 21-point deficit twice, to win 41-34, in one of their greatest ever European performances.
🗓️ 16/12/2006
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Stade Ernest Wallon
#ScarletsOTD
December 16, 2024 at 10:41 AM
#OnThisDay in 2006
🏉 Toulouse 34-41 Scarlets
Scarlets claimed a famous win in Toulouse, coming back from a 21-point deficit twice, to win 41-34, in one of their greatest ever European performances.
🗓️ 16/12/2006
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Stade Ernest Wallon
#ScarletsOTD
🏉 Toulouse 34-41 Scarlets
Scarlets claimed a famous win in Toulouse, coming back from a 21-point deficit twice, to win 41-34, in one of their greatest ever European performances.
🗓️ 16/12/2006
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Stade Ernest Wallon
#ScarletsOTD
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#OnThisDay in 2016
🏉 Scarlets made it six league wins in a row thanks to a 38-29 bonus-point win over Leinster
Johnny McNicholl opened the scoring with a try on his debut, with Werner Kruger, Steff Evans, Will Boyde and Ryan Elias also crossing
🗓️ 25/11/2016
🏆 Pro12
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
#ScarletsOTD
🏉 Scarlets made it six league wins in a row thanks to a 38-29 bonus-point win over Leinster
Johnny McNicholl opened the scoring with a try on his debut, with Werner Kruger, Steff Evans, Will Boyde and Ryan Elias also crossing
🗓️ 25/11/2016
🏆 Pro12
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
#ScarletsOTD
November 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
#OnThisDay in 2016
🏉 Scarlets made it six league wins in a row thanks to a 38-29 bonus-point win over Leinster
Johnny McNicholl opened the scoring with a try on his debut, with Werner Kruger, Steff Evans, Will Boyde and Ryan Elias also crossing
🗓️ 25/11/2016
🏆 Pro12
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
#ScarletsOTD
🏉 Scarlets made it six league wins in a row thanks to a 38-29 bonus-point win over Leinster
Johnny McNicholl opened the scoring with a try on his debut, with Werner Kruger, Steff Evans, Will Boyde and Ryan Elias also crossing
🗓️ 25/11/2016
🏆 Pro12
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
#ScarletsOTD
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#OnThisDay in 1995
🏉 Stradey Park hosted a star-studded testimonial for Ieuan Evans between a British Isles XV and an International Select XV.
The British Isles XV won 68-57, in what could be one of the greatest testimonial line-ups ever assembled.
🗓️ 21/11/1995
#ScarletsOTD
🏉 Stradey Park hosted a star-studded testimonial for Ieuan Evans between a British Isles XV and an International Select XV.
The British Isles XV won 68-57, in what could be one of the greatest testimonial line-ups ever assembled.
🗓️ 21/11/1995
#ScarletsOTD
November 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
#OnThisDay in 1995
🏉 Stradey Park hosted a star-studded testimonial for Ieuan Evans between a British Isles XV and an International Select XV.
The British Isles XV won 68-57, in what could be one of the greatest testimonial line-ups ever assembled.
🗓️ 21/11/1995
#ScarletsOTD
🏉 Stradey Park hosted a star-studded testimonial for Ieuan Evans between a British Isles XV and an International Select XV.
The British Isles XV won 68-57, in what could be one of the greatest testimonial line-ups ever assembled.
🗓️ 21/11/1995
#ScarletsOTD
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This is part of our universe.
An area of sky about the size of a grain of sand held at arm's length.
The spiked features are stars in the Milky Way.
EVERYTHING ELSE IS A GALAXY.
An area of sky about the size of a grain of sand held at arm's length.
The spiked features are stars in the Milky Way.
EVERYTHING ELSE IS A GALAXY.
November 20, 2025 at 6:04 PM
This is part of our universe.
An area of sky about the size of a grain of sand held at arm's length.
The spiked features are stars in the Milky Way.
EVERYTHING ELSE IS A GALAXY.
An area of sky about the size of a grain of sand held at arm's length.
The spiked features are stars in the Milky Way.
EVERYTHING ELSE IS A GALAXY.
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Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
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Unbelievable!
Unbelievable!
YouTube video by Alan Partridge - Quote of the Day
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March 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Unbelievable!
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#OnThisDay in 1998
🏉 Llanelli beat Leinster 34-27 - their first European win in Ireland.
It was a memorable night for the Boobyer brothers, with Ian, Neil, and Roddy all scoring tries. Wayne Proctor (2) and Chris Wyatt also crossed.
🗓️ 06/11/1998
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Donnybrook
#ScarletsOTD
🏉 Llanelli beat Leinster 34-27 - their first European win in Ireland.
It was a memorable night for the Boobyer brothers, with Ian, Neil, and Roddy all scoring tries. Wayne Proctor (2) and Chris Wyatt also crossed.
🗓️ 06/11/1998
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Donnybrook
#ScarletsOTD
November 6, 2025 at 1:19 PM
#OnThisDay in 1998
🏉 Llanelli beat Leinster 34-27 - their first European win in Ireland.
It was a memorable night for the Boobyer brothers, with Ian, Neil, and Roddy all scoring tries. Wayne Proctor (2) and Chris Wyatt also crossed.
🗓️ 06/11/1998
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Donnybrook
#ScarletsOTD
🏉 Llanelli beat Leinster 34-27 - their first European win in Ireland.
It was a memorable night for the Boobyer brothers, with Ian, Neil, and Roddy all scoring tries. Wayne Proctor (2) and Chris Wyatt also crossed.
🗓️ 06/11/1998
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Donnybrook
#ScarletsOTD
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“I did not kill the president. The doctors did that. I merely shot him.”
—Charles J. Guiteau, charged with the death of President James A. Garfield, 1882
Let’s get into it. 🧵⬇️
—Charles J. Guiteau, charged with the death of President James A. Garfield, 1882
Let’s get into it. 🧵⬇️
November 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
“I did not kill the president. The doctors did that. I merely shot him.”
—Charles J. Guiteau, charged with the death of President James A. Garfield, 1882
Let’s get into it. 🧵⬇️
—Charles J. Guiteau, charged with the death of President James A. Garfield, 1882
Let’s get into it. 🧵⬇️
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Map of Wales according to the WRU.
October 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Map of Wales according to the WRU.
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The Dome Was SHAKING ⚡️ #SpringerDinger
October 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The Dome Was SHAKING ⚡️ #SpringerDinger
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#OnThisDay in 2008
🎥 Mark Jones finished off a superb length-of-the-field try against Stade Francais, after Morgan Stoddart had started the move from his own try line. A great, underrated Scarlets try in Europe.
🗓️ 18/10/2008
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Stade Jean-Bouin
#ScarletsOTD
🎥 Mark Jones finished off a superb length-of-the-field try against Stade Francais, after Morgan Stoddart had started the move from his own try line. A great, underrated Scarlets try in Europe.
🗓️ 18/10/2008
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Stade Jean-Bouin
#ScarletsOTD
October 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
#OnThisDay in 2008
🎥 Mark Jones finished off a superb length-of-the-field try against Stade Francais, after Morgan Stoddart had started the move from his own try line. A great, underrated Scarlets try in Europe.
🗓️ 18/10/2008
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Stade Jean-Bouin
#ScarletsOTD
🎥 Mark Jones finished off a superb length-of-the-field try against Stade Francais, after Morgan Stoddart had started the move from his own try line. A great, underrated Scarlets try in Europe.
🗓️ 18/10/2008
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Stade Jean-Bouin
#ScarletsOTD
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October 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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“Why would children be interested in our ‘Bubble Gum Minty Mint Pops’, ‘Spongebob Squarepants Strawberry Breeze’ or ‘Triple Cola Fuzzy Bears’ flavours, which are all clearly aimed at adults?”
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
October 17, 2025 at 11:05 AM
“Why would children be interested in our ‘Bubble Gum Minty Mint Pops’, ‘Spongebob Squarepants Strawberry Breeze’ or ‘Triple Cola Fuzzy Bears’ flavours, which are all clearly aimed at adults?”
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
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#OnThisDay in 2010
🏉 Scarlets claimed a 43-34 win over Perpignan, scoring some world-class tries in the process.
Rhys Priestland's second an especially iconic try, with the Scarlets at their offloading, attacking best.
🗓️ 09/10/2010
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
#ScarletsOTD
🏉 Scarlets claimed a 43-34 win over Perpignan, scoring some world-class tries in the process.
Rhys Priestland's second an especially iconic try, with the Scarlets at their offloading, attacking best.
🗓️ 09/10/2010
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
#ScarletsOTD
October 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
#OnThisDay in 2010
🏉 Scarlets claimed a 43-34 win over Perpignan, scoring some world-class tries in the process.
Rhys Priestland's second an especially iconic try, with the Scarlets at their offloading, attacking best.
🗓️ 09/10/2010
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
#ScarletsOTD
🏉 Scarlets claimed a 43-34 win over Perpignan, scoring some world-class tries in the process.
Rhys Priestland's second an especially iconic try, with the Scarlets at their offloading, attacking best.
🗓️ 09/10/2010
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
#ScarletsOTD
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I’m embarrassed.
September 27, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I’m embarrassed.
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Enjoy some truth about the #TrumpShutdown @markwarner.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Enjoy some truth about the #TrumpShutdown @markwarner.bsky.social
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The University of Glasgow groundspeople are going to be quite annoyed when they come in to work tomorrow...
October 1, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The University of Glasgow groundspeople are going to be quite annoyed when they come in to work tomorrow...
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We're struggling to do anything but watch this video of the newly discovered bumpy snailfish today.
September 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We're struggling to do anything but watch this video of the newly discovered bumpy snailfish today.
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Cash. Rules. Everything. Around. Him.
Mūsā I, the emperor of Mali from about 1307, is thought to have been the wealthiest person in history.
He built the Great Mosque at Timbuktu, left a realm notable for its riches, and is best known for an extravagant pilgrimage to Mecca.🧵⬇️
Mūsā I, the emperor of Mali from about 1307, is thought to have been the wealthiest person in history.
He built the Great Mosque at Timbuktu, left a realm notable for its riches, and is best known for an extravagant pilgrimage to Mecca.🧵⬇️
September 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Cash. Rules. Everything. Around. Him.
Mūsā I, the emperor of Mali from about 1307, is thought to have been the wealthiest person in history.
He built the Great Mosque at Timbuktu, left a realm notable for its riches, and is best known for an extravagant pilgrimage to Mecca.🧵⬇️
Mūsā I, the emperor of Mali from about 1307, is thought to have been the wealthiest person in history.
He built the Great Mosque at Timbuktu, left a realm notable for its riches, and is best known for an extravagant pilgrimage to Mecca.🧵⬇️
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With science falling under increasing attack, this medical historian is here to remind people of the power of #vaccines. THREAD🧵
Hard-hitting polio advert from 1958. In the first half of the 20th century, polio was the leading cause of death in children and young adults. 1/7
Hard-hitting polio advert from 1958. In the first half of the 20th century, polio was the leading cause of death in children and young adults. 1/7
February 1, 2025 at 3:29 PM
With science falling under increasing attack, this medical historian is here to remind people of the power of #vaccines. THREAD🧵
Hard-hitting polio advert from 1958. In the first half of the 20th century, polio was the leading cause of death in children and young adults. 1/7
Hard-hitting polio advert from 1958. In the first half of the 20th century, polio was the leading cause of death in children and young adults. 1/7
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“Our leader celebrates Americans losing their livelihoods because he can’t take a joke.”
September 24, 2025 at 4:05 AM
“Our leader celebrates Americans losing their livelihoods because he can’t take a joke.”
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Today is the day of the #Rapture, therefore it’s only polite to listen to #iiO from 2001. ☄️
This is #dancemusic 🎧
youtu.be/on8DJBt07eU?...
This is #dancemusic 🎧
youtu.be/on8DJBt07eU?...
iiO - Rapture (Official Video)
YouTube video by Embassy One
youtu.be
September 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Today is the day of the #Rapture, therefore it’s only polite to listen to #iiO from 2001. ☄️
This is #dancemusic 🎧
youtu.be/on8DJBt07eU?...
This is #dancemusic 🎧
youtu.be/on8DJBt07eU?...