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If you care about building a music library you can listen to for years to come, don't use Spotify, and buck against the trend of exploitative streaming services. Learn about where to get DRM-free audio on our DRM-free living guide: u.fsf.org/1lr #EndDRM #BoycottSpotify #Spotify

I would love to publish an e-book of Pigeons From Hell by Robert E. Howard. Despite its oddball title, it is one of the most frightening horror stories I have ever read. It was written in 1930's, and sadly, it will not enter the public domain in the US until 2029.

TIL umarell are “men of retirement age who spend their time watching construction sites, especially roadworks – stereotypically with hands clasped behind their back”

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umarell
#til #todayilearned
reddit.com/r/todayilearned/com

Canada is trying to start WWIII.

After months of secretive planning, and preparing the crew to defend their ship if necessary, the Royal Canadian Navy has transited the Taiwan Strait.

As HMCS Ottawa entered the busy and strategically critical body of water at sunrise, it was flanked by three Chinese warships armed with missiles and torpedoes. They mirrored Ottawa's moves for the entire 17-hour crossing.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/canada-taiwan-strait-ownership-1.6961816

#OnThisDay The Large Hadron Collider (LHC),world's largest and most powerful particle collider, powered up in Geneva (2008). It was built by #CERN in collaboration with hundreds of universities, as well as more than 100 countries.

Today is World #Suicide #Prevention Day.

knowledgezone.co.in/news

Partnership of Ukraine and #Japan will become a global example of protecting life and creating new opportunities for nations – address of President Volodymyr #Zelenskyy of Ukraine #Ukraine 09/09/23

Extracts

This is the Day of Physical Culture and Sports and the Day of Ukrainian Cinema ..

..Glory to all who strengthen Ukraine! Thank you to everyone who fights for our country and who achieves the results Ukraine needs!

Glory to Ukraine!

Full address 📎
president.gov.ua/en/news/partn

#SlavaUkraine

Earthquake damage is hampering rescue efforts in Morocco. The death toll has risen to over 2000 people.

#earthquake #Morocco #NorthAfrica

bbc.com/news/world-africa-6676

Cargadora ants in the Ecuadorean Amazon. In 2015, a Quechua elder handed one to me and told me to eat it. At first I was squeamish, but then I gave in and tried some. Much to my surprise, it tasted just like buttered popcorn. #ants #AmazonJungle #TraditionalFood #Quechua #insects #Ecuador

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