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A Christmas song, just for you
Ho ho ho! It’s December, and that means two things. One, socialism Christmas is coming. Good luck out there. Second - and this feels like a biggie, at…
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Raccoons for tea, and a Fanta for, er, Göring
Hello, you adorable little creature you! Short intro today, as I’m behind schedule. This week you have some Thanksgiving nonsense, a lot of rabbits, and…
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Sheets and bugs and choking priests
Hello my Cockney sparra, Is there any chore worse than changing the beds? Doubt it. And sheet-folding is the worst part, I’m sure you’ll agree. So this…
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I'll eat you up, I love you so
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Dabble dazzle 'em
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When a cigar is just a cigar
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Heeeeeeere's Joey!
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Jo-vid has Covid
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Ravens, rancid dogs and reanimated corpses
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Ravens, rancid dogs and reanimated corpses
Ahoy! I’ve been thinking about the moon. Yep, I’m whimsical. I seemed to hit on a lot of stories this week about the moon (you’ll find a cracker below…
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Stay away from that storm drain!
Hi, hi, Pumpkin Pie! I’m going full-on Halloween this week. What?? It’s not like I’m asking you for candy (though if you want to buy me a Kofi I won’t…
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Spookfish, sphingolipids and perky pumpkins
Hello sausage, Well. You know I like to keep you occupied with lesser-known stories and fun facts…but I don’t know if this little ol’ newsletter could…
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Got your curiosity paddles at the ready?
What up, fact fan! I’m very glad to see you. This week we’re asking the big questions: Which is better for you, tea or coffee? What turned a…
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Now there's a face in need of a fist
Hi sugar lips! Feeling curious this week? I hope so. Scroll down for a weird cocktail of NASA, peeing, bank heists and face-punching. Let me know which…
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Is ours to question "why?"?
Hola from Los Boliches! My boyfriend is one of those people that asks “Why?” all the time. Not necessarily in a deep, philosophical way, but more like a…
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My brain is on a plane to Spain
Hey buster, I’m going on holiday! España, baby. And since I haven’t packed or waxed my legs or fully dried my NEON swimsuit, I’m going to keep it brief…
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