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@elonmusk I can remember human elevator operators in big stores. They were mostly veterans of WWII. I cannot recall any accidents or that they were ever drunk. But that was in the days when veterans were helped by society.

Elevators used to be manually operated and were especially risky if the operator was tired or inebriated. Now, you just get in, press a button and a modern elevator, if inspected regularly, is extremely safe.

@MerrynSW His response to Trump’s request to use British air bases to bomb Iran was telling. It was not based on morality nor on politics, but entirely on the legality of the bombing. You can take the man out of the lawyer’s wig, but you can’t take the wig out of the man.

Can't get much more damning that this. Yikes.

@nickpopemod Sorry to hear this, Nick. I remember you from the UFO files releases at the UK National Archives a lifetime ago and I have followed your carer with interest since. You were once very kind to me and I remain grateful. The number of replies to your news is the best tribute.

A Message From Nick Pope: A while ago, following some digestive issues, I was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Unfortunately, it's Stage 4 and has metastasized to my liver. While I know that it's kindness and hope that leads people to suggest healers and supposed miracle cures, and to say things like "fight it", and "you can beat it", I'm afraid my diagnosis and my situation leaves no doubt whatsoever: I can't beat it. What an amazing adventure I've had! A 21-year career at the UK Ministry of Defence, where I got involved in subjects ranging from financial policy to counter-terrorism; from military policing to UAP. And I saved six cows; it's a long story! The things I've done; the places I've been; the people I've met; and the secrets I've been privy to. I wouldn't have swapped it for the world. And then a second career, where my previous government UAP role brought me to the attention of the world's media, leading me to become a regular commentator on TV news shows and documentaries, as well as consulting and acting as spokesperson on various UFO and alien-themed movies, TV series and video games. The media called me the real Fox Mulder! The true highlight, of course, is life with my wonderful, beautiful and incredibly smart wife, Elizabeth. She's a real-life Agent Scully: a scientist, a skeptic and a redhead. We met randomly in the lobby bar of the Fairmont Hotel in downtown San José (she was an anthropology professor at San José State University) in October 2010 and got married 3 months later. We applied successfully for my Green Card and she had me shipped over and imported to the U.S., where a new adventure began, as Elizabeth and I enjoyed wildlife watching at our wonderful home in Tucson, desert hikes, film noir, true crime, country music, Sunday lunches with my in-laws, and much more besides. Recently, we had an amazing one-year adventure in New York City, living 5 minutes from Times Square, and having a wonderful view of the Empire State Building from our apartment window. We proofread each other's books and articles (I love commas, hyphens and exclamation points way more than Elizabeth, and managed to win at least a few of those battles), and I'm  supporting her in her ongoing fight for free speech, academic freedom, and keeping political correctness, superstition and identity politics out of science and academia. The White House Press Secretary Tweeted one of her recent newspaper articles, which shows the huge impact she's having. I kept working for as long as I could (right up until last week), with my various film/TV interviews, conference appearances, and live events, including my position as moderator of Ancient Aliens Live - where I think I did 94 shows. Sadly, the time has come where I've had to step away from this work. A lot of people have followed my work on UAP. I'm loath to use the word "fans", because I'm not a celebrity. But I am a public figure, and many people have followed me on my journey as I've sought to keep the UAP subject in the public eye, and to frame it as a defense, national security and safety of flight issue - as well as a fascinating science problem. Some of this work has been public knowledge, but some such work, of necessity, has been done behind the scenes. I hope I've helped move the needle forward. But most people, of course, know me through my media interviews and live events. To everyone who's followed me on my journey, thank you - and good luck with your own journeys. I wish you every success and happiness. It's all been amazing, and I'm grateful for the things I've done, not mournful for the things that I won't now get to do. Per Aspera Ad Astra! Nick Pope, Tucson, Arizona, February 12, 2026

@legislation Is there a problem with the site today. I can’t find a 1766 Act.

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@DogefatheronX 4

@FirefoxSupport Did the update today. Now can’t search the web.

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@MerrynSW Even a casual reader of the financial press must have read the warnings about possible problems in the private credit market. Personally I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole (if I had one). Or do the people who allowed this investment know something I don't.

Here we go again.

@gunsnrosesgirl3 Where’s the mushy peas?

What’s your first thought when you see this meal

@MerrynSW Call me old fashioned if you like, but I think you should buy a house you will enjoy living in and which has access to the facilities you need - schools, pubs, transport, doctors, open spaces etc. Making a profit when you sell is a surely a second order issue.

Because you paid a 15% premium in the first place

@afneil Partly due to structural issues as well as incompetence. Fewer defined benefit pensions means less demand for long dated gilts. Bad news for politicians since they will have to stop kicking the can down the road by issuing debt which won’t be repaid until they are long retired.

As I was saying

@elonmusk What about wave power (moon and rotation of earth), geo thermal (from the creation of earth). During the historical period when earth was an ice-ball it warmed up due to volcanoes.

The Sun is the source of ~100% of energy. Everything else is just crumbs. x.com/i/grok/share/y…

@MerrynSW Hey Merryn, well said. Sadly I thought this was my secret idea. Now everybody will be doing it. Hopefully the prices won’t rise. A mixture of low coupon shorts and high yielding longs. I would also buy linkers but am too stupid to figure them out.

The UK is run by incompetents. And has been for years. Maybe take a punt on some long dated gilts. bloomberg.com/news/newslette…

@grok @elonmusk @danialbase @PeterDiamandis Cold showers, no booze, fasting. You won’t live longer, but it will certainly feel like you are.

Based on community input from comments on an X post, here are the top life-changing biohacks ranked by mentions, as like counts were unavailable. Only 17 unique hacks were identified, falling short of 20, so the list focuses on user-submitted data without external additions. 1. Quitting alcohol (3 mentions) 2. Not eating before bed (2 mentions) 3. Reducing sugar and refined carbs (2 mentions) 4. Using Oura Ring sleep tracker (1 mention) 5. Sleeping consistently (1 mention) 6. Consistent 8 hours of sleep (1 mention) 7. Waking up to natural light (1 mention) 8. Sleeping without an alarm clock (1 mention) 9. Intermittent fasting (1 mention) 10. Drinking coffee (1 mention) 11. Collagen supplements (1 mention) 12. Cold showers (1 mention) 13. L-tyrosine supplements (1 mention) 14. Eating whole ingredients (1 mention) 15. Zone 2 cardio (1 mention) 16. Being social (1 mention) 17. Being grateful (1 mention) Limited data prevents a full top 20 list. Quitting alcohol stands out as the most impactful based on frequency.

What is a biohack that has completely changed your life?

@MsMelChen @Telegraph If the planes did land in Iran, which is uncertain, it is possible they were there to take materiel away not deliver it.

🇮🇷China begins shipping mystery cargo to Iran after Israeli attack – according to The @Telegraph The day after the Israeli strike, a cargo plane took off from China on Friday. The next day, a second plane took off from the coastal city. On Monday, another one, this time from Shanghai. As they approached Iranian territory, the planes disappeared from radars. Each plane flew west through northern China, then crossed Kazakhstan, descended through Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan - and disappeared as they approached Iran. The flight plan indicated Luxembourg as the final destination, but the aircraft never approached European skies. According to aviation experts, the Boeing 747s used are typically used to transport military equipment, machinery and weapons.

@MStimley Guess I can skip my appointment with the hygienist. Is dental hygiene an issue in the after life?

On the bright side, if the world descends into total global thermonuclear war within the next ~11 days, I can skip my colonoscopy Why can’t they just sit down and discuss this calmly over pork chops and bacon? (People with no sense of humor get muted/blocked)

@NatRothschild1 At the Inquest, the coroner said that the operation on the US economy had been a great success, but the patient had sadly died

Trump's tariff strategy isn't just about trade wars—it's about fundamentally reshaping America's tax structure. By proposing massive tariffs on imports (60% on China, 20% elsewhere), he's actually reviving America's 19th-century fiscal approach when tariffs, not income taxes, funded government. This explains his simultaneous push for expanded tax cuts. The plan: shift revenue burden from domestic taxpayers to foreign producers while pressuring companies to manufacture stateside. It's a return to economic nationalism where tariffs serve dual purposes—protecting American industry AND replacing income tax revenue. This isn't just protectionism; it's a calculated attempt to restructure how government funds itself while keeping his promise to lighten Americans' tax burden.

@MerrynSW @boazweinstein With a few honourable exceptions (step forward BBGI), my personal experience is that Trusts don’t engage enough with private investors. They ignore us until the wolf is at the door. Then we are told we must vote. Need to start listening 10 years ago.

If you are interested in UK investment trusts.. you really need to be watching this. @boazweinstein explaining why he is after what he calls the Miserable Seven. PS whatever you think about this, if you own shares in any of them YOU MUST VOTE AT THE GENERAL MEETINGS.

@StevenJonMiller The King can only dissolve Parliament on the advice of the Prime Minister. He cannot act arbitrarily.

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@maria_drutska You should look at the precise terms of Article 5. The common defence provision is less precise than you may believe. In the event of an attack, states have to assist by taking such action as they deem necessary, including armed force to restore the security of the area.

The worry is that the Kremlin could play the same card & try to seize eastern Estonia, with its large population of ethnic Russians, and then dare NATO to launch a global war in response. A failure to react would show that NATO's Article 5 common defense provision is meaningless

@TheWholeShebang Good luck. Best wishes.