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"From ancient Greek amphitheatres to the pageant wagons from which mystery and miracle plays were performed from the 10th through to the 16th century, actors have historically been used to contending with the elements. In Elizabethan times, courtyards and inn-yard theatres gave way to purpose-built, open-roofed playhouses. The indoor theatre is a relatively new development."
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/02/herd-of-escaped-elephants-...
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2021/jun/01/the-joys-and-perils-of-out...
"Having been starved of live performance for so long, it feels apt that, in many places, theatre is returning in the way it originally began. A few hailstones aren’t going to be a deterrent. But bring a jumper and a spare plastic bag, just in case."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W2jONIjrM0
https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/gallery/unique-ways-corn...
lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl89ZPIaHFI
https://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/19341350.worlds-deepest-blue-abyss...
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'Take the Escalator'
Submitted by Captain Qalypso on
"I’ve watched them – because really, what else is the internet for? – but they didn’t give me the same sense of wonder or excitement that I used to have as a kid. If the truth is out there, I’m not sure I’m all that bothered about hearing it."
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/jun/06/just-dont-do-it-10-...
"In meteorology, haar or sea fret is a cold sea fog."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlnmQbPGuls
https://www.scarborough.gov.uk/latest-news/ideas-sought-transforming-cul...
"Hilariously, it seems that these ladies may have stumbled upon a massive gay fancy dress party."
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/may/30/ugly-truth...
"Dear Andy, Burnham.
We're not particularly interested in your 'Social Mobility' project.. cos we've been doing it for quite a While.
Thank You."
Powering Up the North.
lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nL8hVXSDmNM
'A Eucalyptus Tree'
Submitted by Captain Qalypso on
"Waiting to dispose of tins of paint, she said: "You've got to wait in great big queues like this just to bring a few tins of paint.""
https://www.theguardian.com/global/2024/oct/05/never-ending-odyssey-the-...
Hmmm ...
""They have kept everybody moving and it's fine. I just wish we had brought a cup of tea.""
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/jun/07/do-aliens-exist-pe...
"At least until a storm brews, a pandemic hits or you really don’t like the people in the next door cabin."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqketmsRz1E
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZoJiTP5XZo
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/dec/08/australia-snake-s...
Stay Safe.
"People born in the Year of the Snake are considered rational, calm, thoughtful, and loyal to the loved ones."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGfCJwghWvo
"So I’ll be wearing thick boots and walking with care. And hopefully we’ll keep avoiding each other."
I was just trying to Bake a Cake.