Joseph Rigdon

Many people do not seem to want data centres built near them, despite the fact that they don't cause that much traffic and often generate a lot of local tax revenue. I suspect it's partly because they're ugly! My proposal:

a person who cannot keep their word is a person without honor

A UChicago student group is currently handing out onions at the Northwestern Arch to protest to the Onion Futures Act of 1958

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In 1909, dueling with wax bullets became a popular novelty. Losers could be theatrically declared dead, and the mock “fatal” results were said to cause general merriment.

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but the information you’re looking for is probably in the bulletin

I go on Facebook once a year to check who still wishes me happy birthday. A few years ago I read a fascinating book on the Congolese Civil War, started looking up militia commanders who’d been interviewed, realised they all had Facebook accounts and started sending them friend requests so for a couple of years now I’ve received more happy birthday wishes from Congolese warlords than university friends.

Anyone else still pick physical books over ebooks or audiobooks?

I drink tea for the ritual but this morning I finally read brewing instructions on bottom of a packet of Yorkshire Tea. Brew 4 mins 30 secs. I usually leave bag in water for 30, 40 secs. I followed instructions, 40 yrs after I made my first cup. Banging. Never too late to learn.

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