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In my study of economics, I have learned a bit about socialis

 Writing a book based on this outline is a years-long project. Some parts are not filled out in the outline because I know too much and my thoughts are unorganized (not that you might disagree with my emphasis and story). Others are not filled out because I know too little. I am aware I have spelling mistakes. Some needs to be reorganized....

An Outline Of A History Of Socialism
Robert Vienneau

Complaining to the fake standards body is worse than a waste of time; it plays into the hands of a cynical and immoral industry, writes Brian Cathcart

Welcome to my Wednesday Blog. It’s quite the day for the reveal of a new project, but this is a big date for Blake’s 7 fans, so… Blake’s 7: Origins Blake’s 7: Origins is a limited edition collection of hardback novelisations of the first season of the classic BBC SF series (and the start of ... Read More

Sian Norris reports on how a Texan judge has fired warning shots on restricting access to contraception, a well-rehearsed tactic in the attack on reproductive rights

The following piece presents an incomplete timeline of the sociological production of the end of the pandemic over the last year. In Part I, we…

There are few institutions like Royal Mail. As one of the oldest postal bodies in the world, the 500-year-old company occupies a unique role in Britain’s national life. During the Second World War, its workers defied Hitler’s bombs; showing their determination to secure their service and keep things moving in the midst of the Blitz, […]

Family is horrified to discover Christmas tree is bursting with baby praying mantises (Thanks to EricY)

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Australian Man Explains Why He Let A Spider The Size Of His Face Live In His House For A Year (Thanks to Ralph)

Why Royal Family members get weighed when they arrive for Christmas (Thanks to The Perts)

Earthworm Edition:

…they estimated a decline in earthworm abundance of between 33% and 41% in the last quarter of a century, the period for which the best data was available…

Dr Matt Shardlow, of the charity Buglife, said earthworms were essential to healthy soils and productive ecosystems and the decline in UK earthworm populations – at a rate of about 15% per decade since 1960 – was “deeply alarming”.

Woman caught on video throwing monitor at ticket counter employee at MIA (Thanks to pharmaross)

Here you go. (Thanks to Asher Scheiner)

Florida iguanas likely to fall from trees as Arctic chill sweeps Christmas weekend (Thanks to pharmaross, who says "Fire up the grill!")

8:56 a.m. A man was “doing the tweaker dance” while unpacking his suitcase. (Thanks to pharmaross)

Rowdy Beers (Thanks to MOTW)

You don't want to know. (Thanks to pharmaross)

Man with WWI explosive lodged in his rectum sparks bomb scare, hospital evacuation (Thanks to many people)