Wouter
@wvanparys.bsky.social
Used to say what people didn't think.
Runs, reads, tries to learn. English, Dutch, French, a bit German.
Gent, Belgium.
I'm not Innocentius X.
Runs, reads, tries to learn. English, Dutch, French, a bit German.
Gent, Belgium.
I'm not Innocentius X.
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Only tangentially related, but FUN FACT, gang: At least 9 Japanese medical schools, including the illustrious Tokyo Medical University, have been caught CHANGING THE SCORES on admission exams to exclude female applicants for the last 20 YEARS.
This is real! It happened!
www.bbc.com/news/world-a...
This is real! It happened!
www.bbc.com/news/world-a...
December 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Only tangentially related, but FUN FACT, gang: At least 9 Japanese medical schools, including the illustrious Tokyo Medical University, have been caught CHANGING THE SCORES on admission exams to exclude female applicants for the last 20 YEARS.
This is real! It happened!
www.bbc.com/news/world-a...
This is real! It happened!
www.bbc.com/news/world-a...
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Dear Orcas:
Your next mission, should you choose to accept it
Your next mission, should you choose to accept it
November 18, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Dear Orcas:
Your next mission, should you choose to accept it
Your next mission, should you choose to accept it
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(fil/1) À la lumière de ce qu’il faudra hélas appeler "l’affaire Théry" une série de constats s’imposent, certainement pas pour se réjouir de sa suspension ou du terrible fiasco plus général pour une partie de la gauche universitaire, mais pour ne pas laisser le monopole des réactions aux réacs
Je suis extrêmement gêné et découragé de voir tant de collègues signer cette tribune et par là même valider le texte indigent de J. Théry sur l'absence d'antisémitisme à gauche (le niveau de déni sur l'URSS est à peine croyable), sans parler du "soutien" apporté à quelqu'un repostant cette abjection
December 4, 2025 at 8:59 AM
(fil/1) À la lumière de ce qu’il faudra hélas appeler "l’affaire Théry" une série de constats s’imposent, certainement pas pour se réjouir de sa suspension ou du terrible fiasco plus général pour une partie de la gauche universitaire, mais pour ne pas laisser le monopole des réactions aux réacs
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Artificial intelligence chatbots are very good at changing peoples’ political opinions, according to a study published Thursday, and are particularly persuasive when they use inaccurate information www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
The levers of political persuasion with conversational artificial intelligence
There are widespread fears that conversational artificial intelligence (AI) could soon exert unprecedented influence over human beliefs. In this work, in three large-scale experiments (N = 76,977 part...
www.science.org
December 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Artificial intelligence chatbots are very good at changing peoples’ political opinions, according to a study published Thursday, and are particularly persuasive when they use inaccurate information www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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This fetid landmark, this historical stain on humanity is primarily due to the stunningly reckless obliteration of America's foreign assistance agency earlier this year.
Led by the richest man on earth. In secret, on a weekend. With zero analysis or discussion of its catastrophic impacts.
Led by the richest man on earth. In secret, on a weekend. With zero analysis or discussion of its catastrophic impacts.
For First Time in Decades, Child Deaths Will Rise This Year
Almost a quarter of a million more children around the world are projected to die in 2025 than in 2024.
www.wsj.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
This fetid landmark, this historical stain on humanity is primarily due to the stunningly reckless obliteration of America's foreign assistance agency earlier this year.
Led by the richest man on earth. In secret, on a weekend. With zero analysis or discussion of its catastrophic impacts.
Led by the richest man on earth. In secret, on a weekend. With zero analysis or discussion of its catastrophic impacts.
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TIL: Someone found piece of the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs in a sediment core from the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
Kyte, F. A meteorite from the Cretaceous/Tertiary boundary. Nature 396, 237–239 (1998). doi.org/10.1038/24322
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Kyte, F. A meteorite from the Cretaceous/Tertiary boundary. Nature 396, 237–239 (1998). doi.org/10.1038/24322
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A meteorite from the Cretaceous/Tertiary boundary - Nature
Nature - A meteorite from the Cretaceous/Tertiary boundary
doi.org
December 4, 2025 at 8:49 PM
TIL: Someone found piece of the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs in a sediment core from the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
Kyte, F. A meteorite from the Cretaceous/Tertiary boundary. Nature 396, 237–239 (1998). doi.org/10.1038/24322
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Kyte, F. A meteorite from the Cretaceous/Tertiary boundary. Nature 396, 237–239 (1998). doi.org/10.1038/24322
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@danherb10.bsky.social @theduncanmackay.bsky.social @merchantshallyork.org @durotrigesdig.bsky.social
I’ll get me coat 😉
I’ll get me coat 😉
December 4, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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kind of obsessed with this custom binding for Moby dick by Susan and Chaim Ebanks at Exeter Bookbinders
December 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
kind of obsessed with this custom binding for Moby dick by Susan and Chaim Ebanks at Exeter Bookbinders
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>spend a year berating our allies for not spending enough
>threaten their economies with tariffs and repeatedly claim we won’t honor our article 5 commitments
>they spend more on defense
>start berating them because they’re spending the money on their own defense industries
>threaten their economies with tariffs and repeatedly claim we won’t honor our article 5 commitments
>they spend more on defense
>start berating them because they’re spending the money on their own defense industries
December 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
>spend a year berating our allies for not spending enough
>threaten their economies with tariffs and repeatedly claim we won’t honor our article 5 commitments
>they spend more on defense
>start berating them because they’re spending the money on their own defense industries
>threaten their economies with tariffs and repeatedly claim we won’t honor our article 5 commitments
>they spend more on defense
>start berating them because they’re spending the money on their own defense industries
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The Alpha Male is a psychosis, produced by caging wild animals in unnatural conditions and subjecting them to abusive pressure.
No wonder it's the favourite language of the extreme misogynist right.
No wonder it's the favourite language of the extreme misogynist right.
❌ Le «mâle alpha» n’existe pas, déconstruisons le mythe
Le concept apparu en 1947 à propos de loups et récupéré par les masculinistes à partir des années 80 est invalidé par de nombreuses études. Il est désormais temps qu’il disparaisse de l’imaginaire collectif.
Le billet de Sabrina Champenois :
Le concept apparu en 1947 à propos de loups et récupéré par les masculinistes à partir des années 80 est invalidé par de nombreuses études. Il est désormais temps qu’il disparaisse de l’imaginaire collectif.
Le billet de Sabrina Champenois :
Le «mâle alpha» n’existe pas, déconstruisons le mythe
Le concept apparu en 1947 à propos de loups et récupéré par les masculinistes à partir des années 80 est invalidé par de nombreuses études. Il est désormais temps qu’il disparaisse de l’imaginaire collectif.
www.liberation.fr
December 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The Alpha Male is a psychosis, produced by caging wild animals in unnatural conditions and subjecting them to abusive pressure.
No wonder it's the favourite language of the extreme misogynist right.
No wonder it's the favourite language of the extreme misogynist right.
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Endometriosis treft minstens 190M mensen, ondanks vooruitgang blijft de oorzaak onbekend en worden velen niet behandeld. Pijn en symptomen worden vaak afgewezen en de diagnose wordt vertraagd. De grootste gemene deler werkt niet altijd. Full issue gratis downloaden www.thelancet.com/issue/S3050-...
The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health, November 2025, Volume 1, Issue 3, Pages e149-e244
Explore the current issue of The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health, a monthly journal dedicated to women’s health, obstetrics, and gynaecology, from adolescence through menopause and be...
www.thelancet.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Endometriosis treft minstens 190M mensen, ondanks vooruitgang blijft de oorzaak onbekend en worden velen niet behandeld. Pijn en symptomen worden vaak afgewezen en de diagnose wordt vertraagd. De grootste gemene deler werkt niet altijd. Full issue gratis downloaden www.thelancet.com/issue/S3050-...
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Researchers suggest that 12 large shell trumpets found in Neolithic settlements and mines in Catalonia, dated to between the late fifth and early fourth millennia BC, may have been used as long-distance communication devices and as rudimentary musical instruments.
Shells found in Spain could be among oldest known musical instruments
Conch-shell trumpets discovered in Neolithic settlements and mines in Catalonia make tone similar to french horn, says lead researcher
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Researchers suggest that 12 large shell trumpets found in Neolithic settlements and mines in Catalonia, dated to between the late fifth and early fourth millennia BC, may have been used as long-distance communication devices and as rudimentary musical instruments.
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Like MAGA, transphobes have gotten everything they wanted in 2025. And, like MAGA, they've never been more vitriolic toward the institutions they've captured, more disgusted by their wounded victims, more ready to plough forth into realms of cruelty that even they would have balked at a year ago.
December 4, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Like MAGA, transphobes have gotten everything they wanted in 2025. And, like MAGA, they've never been more vitriolic toward the institutions they've captured, more disgusted by their wounded victims, more ready to plough forth into realms of cruelty that even they would have balked at a year ago.
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Apparently people are once again asking who's at fault here. We can improve road safety dramatically by revoking the driver's licence of everyone who thinks it's the cyclist's fault.
December 4, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Apparently people are once again asking who's at fault here. We can improve road safety dramatically by revoking the driver's licence of everyone who thinks it's the cyclist's fault.
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Violences policières : les errances de la justice dans le dossier des manifestations à Sainte-Soline
www.lemonde.fr/societe/arti...
www.lemonde.fr/societe/arti...
Violences policières : les errances de la justice dans le dossier des manifestations à Sainte-Soline
La publication, début novembre, dans « Mediapart » et « Libération », de vidéos accablantes sur l’attitude des gendarmes à l’encontre de militants écologistes opposés aux mégabassines, en mars 2023, a...
www.lemonde.fr
December 4, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Violences policières : les errances de la justice dans le dossier des manifestations à Sainte-Soline
www.lemonde.fr/societe/arti...
www.lemonde.fr/societe/arti...
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🎄4⃣ DECEMBER🎄
(25 days of books from Prince Rupert's library)
'The Apocalypse' by artist Albrecht Dürer.
With 15 woodcut images, Dürer portrayed scenes mostly from the Book of Revelation.
The National Gallery of Art in Washington considers The Apocalypse a 'revolution in the history of woodcut'.
(25 days of books from Prince Rupert's library)
'The Apocalypse' by artist Albrecht Dürer.
With 15 woodcut images, Dürer portrayed scenes mostly from the Book of Revelation.
The National Gallery of Art in Washington considers The Apocalypse a 'revolution in the history of woodcut'.
December 4, 2025 at 7:29 AM
🎄4⃣ DECEMBER🎄
(25 days of books from Prince Rupert's library)
'The Apocalypse' by artist Albrecht Dürer.
With 15 woodcut images, Dürer portrayed scenes mostly from the Book of Revelation.
The National Gallery of Art in Washington considers The Apocalypse a 'revolution in the history of woodcut'.
(25 days of books from Prince Rupert's library)
'The Apocalypse' by artist Albrecht Dürer.
With 15 woodcut images, Dürer portrayed scenes mostly from the Book of Revelation.
The National Gallery of Art in Washington considers The Apocalypse a 'revolution in the history of woodcut'.
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Gunners Menley and Dixon of the 10th Medium Battery, 75th Shropshire Yeomanry Medium Regiment RA with their regimental goose mascot, Charley Pip, Salerno area, 18 September 1943. The man in the back of the truck is thinking of Christmas.
IWM (NA 6938), Lt. Chetwyn, AFPU
IWM (NA 6938), Lt. Chetwyn, AFPU
December 4, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Gunners Menley and Dixon of the 10th Medium Battery, 75th Shropshire Yeomanry Medium Regiment RA with their regimental goose mascot, Charley Pip, Salerno area, 18 September 1943. The man in the back of the truck is thinking of Christmas.
IWM (NA 6938), Lt. Chetwyn, AFPU
IWM (NA 6938), Lt. Chetwyn, AFPU
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„Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?“
Duineser Elegien, by Rainer Maria Rilke, influential Austrian poet, born #OTD 1875. Inspired by Duino Castle near Trieste, the work was pub. in 1923 (1st English trans. Hogarth Press 1931), influenced Bloomsbury group, and WH Auden.
Duineser Elegien, by Rainer Maria Rilke, influential Austrian poet, born #OTD 1875. Inspired by Duino Castle near Trieste, the work was pub. in 1923 (1st English trans. Hogarth Press 1931), influenced Bloomsbury group, and WH Auden.
December 4, 2025 at 6:01 AM
„Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?“
Duineser Elegien, by Rainer Maria Rilke, influential Austrian poet, born #OTD 1875. Inspired by Duino Castle near Trieste, the work was pub. in 1923 (1st English trans. Hogarth Press 1931), influenced Bloomsbury group, and WH Auden.
Duineser Elegien, by Rainer Maria Rilke, influential Austrian poet, born #OTD 1875. Inspired by Duino Castle near Trieste, the work was pub. in 1923 (1st English trans. Hogarth Press 1931), influenced Bloomsbury group, and WH Auden.
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These are available in my chocolate boxes that come in various sizes, and you can pick and mix the chocolates you want. Shipping worldwide!
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The Christmas Chocolate collection is here! Discover luxury artisan chocolates crafted in the UK. Deliciours chocolate treats and gift boxes
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December 3, 2025 at 7:23 PM
These are available in my chocolate boxes that come in various sizes, and you can pick and mix the chocolates you want. Shipping worldwide!
jenkinsemporium.co.uk
jenkinsemporium.co.uk
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Paris Society by Max Beckmann, 1931
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137416
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137416
November 27, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Paris Society by Max Beckmann, 1931
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137416
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137416
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Now every time you pet a cat you have to think about the Roman Empire
New Study Shows How Felines Conquered Europe Thanks to the Roman Army – La Voce di New York
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New Study Shows How Felines Conquered Europe Thanks to the Roman Army
"Always like sphinxes, cats reveal their secrets reluctantly. More ancient DNA is needed to uncover these mysteries from so long
lavocedinewyork.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Now every time you pet a cat you have to think about the Roman Empire
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Fascinating glimpse into everyday Roman life: This samian ware bowl was repaired with lead rivets, clear evidence that it was valued enough to mend rather than discard.
The repair reflects either the practical mindset and economic realities of a Roman household, or it may have been a...🧵1/3
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The repair reflects either the practical mindset and economic realities of a Roman household, or it may have been a...🧵1/3
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December 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Fascinating glimpse into everyday Roman life: This samian ware bowl was repaired with lead rivets, clear evidence that it was valued enough to mend rather than discard.
The repair reflects either the practical mindset and economic realities of a Roman household, or it may have been a...🧵1/3
📷 me
🏺
The repair reflects either the practical mindset and economic realities of a Roman household, or it may have been a...🧵1/3
📷 me
🏺
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Babybel has rebranded from “upbeat bouncy red plastic cheese you buy to shut up children for five minutes” to “serious protein source for bro deadlift power up”. In this essay on what this says about our changing culture, I will…
December 3, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Babybel has rebranded from “upbeat bouncy red plastic cheese you buy to shut up children for five minutes” to “serious protein source for bro deadlift power up”. In this essay on what this says about our changing culture, I will…
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Whee! The most right wing government in the history of #Finland is set to break one more record. This time, our unemployment numbers are climbing to become highest in the EU and surpass Spain’s!
Just recently our stable geniuses guided Finland to be the *only* developed economy without growth.
Just recently our stable geniuses guided Finland to be the *only* developed economy without growth.
December 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Whee! The most right wing government in the history of #Finland is set to break one more record. This time, our unemployment numbers are climbing to become highest in the EU and surpass Spain’s!
Just recently our stable geniuses guided Finland to be the *only* developed economy without growth.
Just recently our stable geniuses guided Finland to be the *only* developed economy without growth.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM