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The NASA Conspiracy

September 24, 2025
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The NASA Conspiracy

You rarely see a font that gets LESS readable as it gets larger. (h/t PJ)

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Under an Irish Sky

September 24, 2025
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Under an Irish Sky

Usually, saving the thumbnail over the full-sized version is a shame. Here, it might be an improvement.

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Squinton’s Lens: The Monocle

September 24, 2025
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Squinton’s Lens: The Monocle

Apparently someone’s a little shaky on what a monocle is. (h/t PJ)

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Jazz’s Song

September 23, 2025
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Jazz’s Song

Gotta admit, this looks like what some post-bop sounds like to me.

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The Dragons of South Hill – Part 2 – The Battle for Ithaca College: The Ithaca Saga – Book 3

September 23, 2025
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The Dragons of South Hill – Part 2 – The Battle for Ithaca College: The Ithaca Saga – Book 3

Were it not for “Science Fiction” along the bottom, I’d assume it was about some intercollegiate sports rivalry. (h/t PJ)

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Unfettered-The Twins

September 23, 2025
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Unfettered-The Twins

So they were conjoined?

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James Daniels and Sarah Strong: The Power of Love Book 3

September 22, 2025
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James Daniels and Sarah Strong: The Power of Love Book 3

Don’t you hate it when your phone doesn’t auto-rotate your photos? (h/t PJ)

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Unfettered-Jessie

September 22, 2025
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Unfettered-Jessie

Nice sideburns she’s got.

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