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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...
Tin Hats at the Ready
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Oh, OK ;-
https://transportforthenorth.com/press-release/decarbonisation-strategy-...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKulJXtXeiE
https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/huge-g7-mount-rushmore-s...
Knew I'd forgotten somin ..
https://www.business-live.co.uk/economic-development/tungsten-mine-owner...
Duck Sauce... ;-0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxWJ4QT74hA
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/jun/07/do-aliens-exist-pe...
lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIh6HDeXKGY
Ah, So ...
About those Drain Pipes...
"Dear Yorkshire Water,
This isn't Bexhill ya know, and I was kinda wondering ... wot with all that road resurfing going on if ... you hadn't diverted some of our 'local resources' to, erm 'accommodate' some erm, 'future development' that may or may not happen. Subject to the price of Brics of course."
Yours Truely...
Meanwhile.
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43188/the-owl-and-the-pussy-cat
Go Row Your Own Boat.
“Today’s proposals mark the first time people get to see what the new map of Parliamentary constituencies might look like. But they are just the Commission’s initial thoughts."
Best not mention tea cups... ;-0
"The EA said it had assessed various “issues of concern”, including measures to manage low frequency noise, something that had been an issue at the Hemerdon site when operated by previous operator Wolf Mineral Ltd."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18jl1Wr5TRw
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/oct/07/a-virginia-woolf-ba...
Bless.