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gutenberg_org, to books
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"The trouble with fiction... is that it makes too much sense. Reality never makes sense."
The Genius and the Goddess, 1955

Aldous Leonard Huxley was born in 1894. He grew interested in philosophical mysticism as well as universalism, addressing these subjects in his works. In his most famous novel Brave New World & his final novel Island, he presented his visions of dystopia and utopia, respectively. via @wikipedia

Books by Aldous Huxley at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/780

Title page of The Burning Wheel by Aldous Huxley which is available at PG: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47912

Pons_Aelius,

@gutenberg_org

I have seen several variations of this over the years, usually attributed to Hemingway. Thanks for the source.

qkslvrwolf, to Ukraine
@qkslvrwolf@mastodon.social avatar

Drives me nuts that most of my news still comes through twitter relays.

I wish Ukrainians and their supporters would realize musk is literally their opponent and get off twitter.

Musk wants to be the Putin of Mars.

Pons_Aelius,

@qkslvrwolf

@grus

And a lot of them haven't even tried other options.

Or, they have, but those options have so little traction that you never see them.

If the UAF only posted updates here on kbin, how many would see them?

Pons_Aelius,

@qkslvrwolf

@grus

I hate Twitter, never had an account, but your assertion is ridiculous.

categulario, to random Spanish
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    Pons_Aelius,

    @categulario

    Why do I feel that will ensure the sound is never heard?

    stopthatgirl7, to nottheonion
    @stopthatgirl7@famichiki.jp avatar

    …We are living in the stupidest possible timeline, y’all.

    and agree to hold cage fight

    https://www.bbc.com/news/business-65981876

    Pons_Aelius,

    @stopthatgirl7

    to hold cage fight

    Is that anything new? Duelling was a thing for centuries.

    ScienceDesk, to space
    @ScienceDesk@flipboard.social avatar

    "History has shown that even small asteroids can cause a significant amount of damage - and we can't even detect them."

    Science Focus reports: Why Earth is under threat from tiny city-destroying space rocks.

    https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/earth-tiny-city-destoying-space-rocks/

    Pons_Aelius,

    @GreenFire

    @ScienceDesk

    Honestly, calling a possible asteroid impact "not as scary" as climate change achieves nothing.

    Both are serious threats. One is possible, the other is definite.

    Do you post like this on every science story that is not about your area of focus?

    CharleneTeglia, to gardening
    @CharleneTeglia@mastodon.social avatar

    Me: I can skip a couple of days watering the mint, it's cooler and overcast and also it rained a little
    Mint: I'M DYING withers
    Me: waters waters with banana water
    Mint: I'M ALIVE IT'S A MIRACLE leaves unfurl
    In conclusion, some plants are very dramatic

    Pons_Aelius,

    @CharleneTeglia

    I have to ask, what is banana water?

    Pons_Aelius,

    @CharleneTeglia

    Thanks. I'll give it a try.

    UL, to Futurology

    Today is Show Your Stripes Day

    These stripes represent the average temperature in Ireland from 1950 to 2022, with blue colours showing colder years & red colours for hotter

    This is the Climate Crisis in action
    https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/syr/

    Pons_Aelius,

    @UL

    poppastring, to movies
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    Trying to compile a list of the greatest sprinters in film history, here are my top 6:

    • Tom Cruise (every film he has ever done)
    • Carl Weathers (Rocky 3)
    • Tom Hanks (Forrest Gump)
    • Sylvester Stallone (First four Rocky movies)
    • Wesley Snipes (US Marshalls)
    • Daniel Craig (Casino Royale, well the dude he was chasing)

    Who am I missing?

    Pons_Aelius,

    @poppastring

    Gimli.

    Dwarves are natural sprinters.

    mizblueprint, to gardening
    @mizblueprint@mastodon.online avatar

    The garden this week for . Josie in her hollyhock bower; Winnie with her rose arbor leading to the secret garden; roses; hydrangeas; and first daylilies.



    Pons_Aelius,

    @mizblueprint

    Challenge: How many dogs can you spot?

    ianRobinson, to books
    @ianRobinson@mastodon.social avatar

    Can I just say that I’m enjoying my current reread of Intervention by Julian May immensely.

    It’s as good as I remember it being. I’ve read it 10s of times over the decades since it was published.

    Pons_Aelius,

    Ah, The Remillards. Such a brilliant dysfunctional family, such a great read. Enjoy.

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