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I wonder if it's the kind of stuff JOECAM might have liked
Doing some maintenance. -steele
Thursday, 14 May 2026

Twilight of the Velocipede: Typesetting Races before the Age of Linotype

quote [ Before Linotype revolutionised typesetting in the 1880s, compositors set texts by hand — and they set them fast. Alex Wright rediscovers the thrilling world of typesetting races, which drew crowds in the thousands, offered huge cash prizes, and helped women "Swifts" fight for workplace equity. ]

Rattling the linotype
[SFW] [history]
[by ScoobySnacks@6:13amGMT] [0 comments]

Wednesday, 13 May 2026

The Banal Horror of Jimmy Fallon

quote [ Under the sterile blue lights of his studio, Fallon laughs endlessly at the same pseudo-jokes, rubs elbows with Trump and Sam Altman, and ushers in the death of culture. ]

Now I'm talkin' dope on Jimmy Fallon
[SFW] [humor] [+1 Underrated]
[by ScoobySnacks@5:08amGMT] [0 comments]

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

This Ancient Roman Artifact’s Weird Properties Point to Evidence of 1600-Year-Old Nanotechnology, Scientists Say

quote [ Scientists have revealed a precocious nanotech discovery involving an ancient Roman artifact that predates the modern development of nanotechnology by an astounding 1,600 years. ]

With graphene nano tech dust
[SFW] [history]
[by ScoobySnacks@5:34amGMT] [2 comments]

Monday, 11 May 2026

GOBLIN WITH A FAT ASS by Tom Bloom

quote [ please don't let this become my most popular project ]

                                        
[SFW] [games]
[by R1Xhard@9:48pmGMT] [0 comments]

The Burning of The Parliament, 1834

quote [ On the evening of 16 October 1834, the ancient Palace of Westminster, the seat of the British Parliament for centuries, was consumed by one of the most spectacular fires in London’s history. What began as a somewhat less-than-routine act of housekeeping ended in catastrophe, destroying most of the medieval complex and clearing the way for the grand Gothic Revival building that stands today. ]

I'll see your Parliament burn
[SFW] [history] [+2]
[by ScoobySnacks@5:01amGMT] [0 comments]

Sunday, 10 May 2026

Belushi Speed Ball - I'm Not Your Buddy, Guy

quote [ Artist: Belushi Speed BallSong: I'm Not Your Buddy, GuyAlbum: Toxic Waste Was Everywhere in the '80sProduced: Chase BensingDirected and Edited: Vincent Caste... ]

Typical music postage.

Speaking of which Secret Santa's being prepped for Christmas in July.

¹: Fuckin Aussies - I notice the Karma rankings and such God Dam double crossed mofos, Honestly the Germany mofo is the nicest; that says alot.

[SFW] [Big Brother] [+1 Funny]
[by R1Xhard@2:29pmGMT] [0 comments]

‘Blue dot fever’: the real reason pop stars are cancelling tours

quote [ Artists blame logistics, timing and wellbeing for pulling shows, but empty seats on venue maps show demand is not keeping pace with price ]

And the little blue dot went away
[SFW] [business] [+1 Informative]
[by ScoobySnacks@5:01amGMT] [1 comment]

Saturday, 9 May 2026

Photographer Spends Night on Freezing Mountain to Capture Rare Triple Galaxy Arch

quote [ Simply magnificent. ]

Travel up the freezing mountains
[SFW] [people] [+3 Original]
[by ScoobySnacks@5:00amGMT] [1 comment]

Friday, 8 May 2026

Route 66: The Mother Road

quote [ America’s Historic Route 66—the Mother Road—has become a drive of legend. Join us to see what keeps travelers coming back. ]

Get your kicks on Route 66
[SFW] [travel] [+1 Interesting]
[by ScoobySnacks@5:00amGMT] [0 comments]

Thursday, 7 May 2026

Tending to Paradise

quote [ A rare prairie ecosystem shaped by humans in Washington State exemplifies a shift in how conservationists envision our relationship with the natural world. ]

In the arms of the prairie
[SFW] [environment & nature] [+1 Insightful]
[by ScoobySnacks@5:01amGMT] [0 comments]

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