David G Foot

@elonmusk Have you watched the video by Leonard Susskind where he explains that returning from Mars is not feasible using current technologies?

Grok Voice is used by Starlink right now

A medieval palace in the English countryside has a small bell mounted by a window, with a rope hanging down to the moat below. Since the 1850s, the resident swans have been pulling the rope to ring the bell when they want to be fed. The tradition began when one of the bishop’s daughters taught it to a single swan in the 1850s, and the swans have been passing it on ever since. The current pair, Grace and Gabriel, are the latest in the line. Each year, after their cygnets hatch, Gabriel walks them up to the bell and teaches them to pull the rope before they leave the moat to start their own lives. The tradition is now 170 years old.

Falcon Heavy’s side boosters have landed on LZ-2 and LZ-40!

@RafHM Wonderful lady!

To mark the 100th Anniv. of Queen Elizabeth II's birth, I post HLM's 21st birthday speech, in which she pledged to serve Britain & the Empire It was a vow from which she never wavered once in the following 75 years: "There is a motto which has been borne by many of my ancestors - a noble motto, "I serve". "Those words were an inspiration to many bygone heirs to the Throne when they made their knightly dedication as they came to manhood. I cannot do quite as they did. "But through the inventions of science I can do what was not possible for any of them. I can make my solemn act of dedication with a whole Empire listening. "I should like to make that dedication now. It is very simple. "I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong. "But I shall not have strength to carry out this resolution alone unless you join in it with me, as I now invite you to do: I know that your support will be unfailingly given. "God help me to make good my vow, and God bless all of you who are willing to share in it." Princess Elizabeth, 21 April 1947 - South Africa, aged 21. Queen Elizabeth II (1926 - 2022, 👑r. 1952-2022) The Longest-Reigning Monarch in British history The Second Longest-Reigning Monarchy in world history Queen Elizabeth II would have broken King Louis XIV's record and become the longest-reigning monarch in world history had she lived one year, eight months, and 19 days longer. Requiescat in pace

@Gentleman_Ways Completely agree 👍

There’s no doubt that standards have been lowered in today’s world. In how a man speaks, dresses, and carries himself. This is The Ways of a Gentleman. I write about raising those standards and leading by example. Give me a follow if you believe this still matters.

@XFreeze @elonmusk Where do you estimate we are at the moment on the Kardashev scale? 0.8 perhaps?

The Kardashev Scale is one of the coolest ways to think about how advanced a civilization really is Here is the cool visualization from Terafab.ai The Kardashev Scale: - Type 1: Harness all the energy on a planet - Type 2: Harness all the energy from a star - Type 3: Harness all the energy in a galaxy The Kardashev Scale is not just sci-fi. It shows us the long-term destiny of intelligent life…if we don’t destroy ourselves first

@elonmusk Does Grok have the same issue - hopefully not as I use it every day!

Major problem

@MaryRoseMuseum I remember the giant crane. Wasn’t it called Tog Mor?

The Mary Rose was raised in October 1982, that’s nearly 44 years ago. Feeling old? Sorry about that, but please share your memories about it with us using #WhereWereYouIn82

So, lots of new followers seem to have joined us. Hello! Since you’re new, here are the basics. 🧵

Public Notice A @FarehamBC vehicle has been stolen. It's a transit van with caged rear. Reg: CV22 HSO. Police have been informed. If you see it, don't approach - report to Police immediately. Remain alert - could be misused or enable individuals to masquerade as Council officers.

@elonmusk Do you mean interstage?

Such a beautifully simple and light interstate for Starship Super Heavy

England will be 1100 years old next summer. Still time to commission a massive bronze of Athelstan. We can put it on the fourth plinth of Trafalgar Square, thus sparing ourselves many more decades of rotating modernist nonsense.

@regentcruises Looking forward to a four day land program in Rome after our cruise on Voyager in April. We also have a land program in Panama ahead of our cruise on Prestige in February 2027.

One of the joys of travel is being completely immersed in an incredible destination. Land Programs offer exactly that. Have you experienced one of our Land Programs? Share your favorite with us in the replies below.

Remembering Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022

"Inflation rise takes the UK closer to debt-crisis cliff edge" – my latest @Telegraph column Britain is heading for a very serious fiscal crisis – not unlike the 1976 fiasco which saw this country go "cap in hand" to the International Monetary Fund for a bail-out. Government borrowing costs are now higher than they were in 1998 - but the national debt is some 3-times bigger as a share of GDP than it was back then. That's why the government's debt interest bill is now so massive – twice what we spend on defence each year, more than we spend on schools. PLUS: Over two-thirds of the money the government is borrowing each year is now being spent on interest payments on already outstanding debt. AND: The UK's uniquely high share of "index-linked" debt – with interest payments that go up with RPI inflation – means that as inflation rises, our already crippling debt service costs rise even more. The vast majority of our political and media class are either incapable of understanding the now brightly-flashing warning signs - signs I have outlined in the Telegraph and elsewhere many, many times – or are determined to ignore them if they do. What I am saying isn't party political, nor about left and right or who has the right "values". It's about trying to avert a major fiscal meltdown and related systemic crisis - which will cause huge economic and societal damage, and during which the least well off will suffer most. Please read and share this thread 🧵1/11 telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/…

The Notes app on your iPhone is one of the most powerful tools available. But 99% of people don’t know its true potential. Here are 15 amazing features you must know:

➡️ Latest news - Fareham Borough Council has today been notified by the Home Office that it has taken the decision not to proceed with its proposal to procure Wates House in Fareham to accommodate asylum seekers. Link in comments 👇

🚨Reminder! Don't forget to 'spring forward' this Sunday (30th March - 1am) by setting your clocks one hour ahead. #DaylightSavingTime #springforward ⏰

Latest News - @FarehamBC is reminding any business with more than 10 full-time employees that Simpler Recycling legislation is coming into effect from 31 March 2025. Find out more here: fareham.gov.uk/latest_news/pr…

@lotuseaters_com @Sargon_of_Akkad @AcademicAgent_X @MorgothsReview @TheGloriousLion Currently waiting for it to be delivered. I only ordered it yesterday, but it’s already on its way!

❄️Islander Magazine returns with its third edition! ❄️ This issue deals with the theme of Winter and features articles from @Sargon_of_Akkad, @AcademicAgent_X (Dr. Neema Parvini), @MorgothsReview, John David Ebert, Marcus Follin (@TheGloriousLion) and more Available here: shop.lotuseaters.com

@Erdayastronaut Well done Tim - excellent video as always 👍

There’s a surprising amount of people upset at having a “clickbait” thumbnail… clickbait, on a 2 hour & 20 minute video that goes as in depth to answer the question in the title & thumbnail as humanly possibly, took 10 months to research, shoot and edit. Yeah. Clickbait 🤷‍♂️