Should Hitler's DNA have been studied – or just left alone?
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bbcnewsworld_feedGround-breaking research has made some fascinating discoveries on the dictator, from his ancestry to possible neurological disorders.
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WIP Challenge Check-in, Day 15 -- Saturday
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writethisfanficHello on Saturday! What kind of a writing day has it been so far today -- or if today hasn't gotten going yet, how did you fare yesterday?
- I thought about my fic once or twice
- I wrote
- I did some planning and/or outlining
- I did research and/or canon review
- I edited
- I've sent my fic off to my beta
- I posted today!
- I'm taking a break
- I did something else that I'll talk about in a comment
Saturday Discussion - Today is a good day for talking about general writing topics or posting snippets of what you are currently working on, if you are so inclined. Feel free to share what you are working on, or whatever is on your mind with your writing today!
- I thought about my fic once or twice
- I wrote
- I did some planning and/or outlining
- I did research and/or canon review
- I edited
- I've sent my fic off to my beta
- I posted today!
- I'm taking a break
- I did something else that I'll talk about in a comment
Saturday Discussion - Today is a good day for talking about general writing topics or posting snippets of what you are currently working on, if you are so inclined. Feel free to share what you are working on, or whatever is on your mind with your writing today!
US and UK warn of major e-visa data breach in Somalia
Nov. 15th, 2025 04:28 pmbbcnewsworld_feedTens of thousands of people's personal data has been leaked online, according to the US embassy.
Epstein files: Who else was mentioned?
Nov. 15th, 2025 02:23 pmbbcnewsworld_feedMichael Wolff, Larry Summers, Peter Thiel - who are some of the other names mentioned in the newly released files?
Iran confirms it seized tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Nov. 15th, 2025 01:57 pmbbcnewsworld_feedThe Talara tanker was travelling from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Singapore.
bbcnewsworld_feedDemocrats are accusing Trump of using the justice department to deflect from his previous relationship with Epstein.
A Nostalgic Compilation of the Most Kitschy Items From the 20th Century
Nov. 15th, 2025 01:50 pmlaughing_squid_feedLance Geiger of The History Guy put together a compilation of the most kitschy items from the previous century from classic episodes of his show. Geiger dug the history of such nostalgic items as the coin-operated “Magic Fingers Vibrating Bed” found in motels across the United States, the use of neon everywhere, and the formerly ubiquitous pink flamingo lawn ornaments.
Three classic episodes of The History Guy about the colorful kitsch that puts the “pop” in pop culture.
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Not just an ego check, an Anton Ego check...
Nov. 15th, 2025 02:03 pmmetafilter_feedMichelin's Malaysian meltdown. I know Metafilter loves a restaurant critique but how does it feel about a restaurant critic critique?
Mini-Extension
Nov. 15th, 2025 03:13 pmtinny posting in retro_icontest
I just realized that I had put "Friday the 15th" as the deadline for this round... although of course today, the 15th, is Saturday.
Since we only have two entries so far, if you want to make use of that loophole and enter today, you can! I'll leave the challenge open until tonight and post the next one tomorrow.
Enter our Haunted House challenge today!
(Unfortunately, squidge is down for me right now, so if you can't see the images in the challenge post, click through to the LJ post!)
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Nov. 16th, 2025 01:09 amthawreckaAs I write this, it is ridiculous o'clock and I am getting ready to leave for the airport.
I finished Blood River! The ending is great! Honestly the most satisfying ending possible. It achieves what I thought impossible, giving something to satisfy the m/m fans and m/f fans (and possibly also the m/m/f fans), and gives an end to the politics that's somehow both grim and optimistic.
I also watched 4 episodes of I Am Nobody season 2 while I had the Youku subscription, and I just don't think I'm going to watch the rest. The pacing is off, and there are way too many male characters and not enough women. I could genuinely feel my interest dropping with each episode as the gender balance got worse.
I also watched 8 episodes of When Destiny Brings the Demon and to the end of the 26th episode of Whispers of Fate, though I could not tell you what happened in them right now, I am so tired.
I finished Blood River! The ending is great! Honestly the most satisfying ending possible. It achieves what I thought impossible, giving something to satisfy the m/m fans and m/f fans (and possibly also the m/m/f fans), and gives an end to the politics that's somehow both grim and optimistic.
I also watched 4 episodes of I Am Nobody season 2 while I had the Youku subscription, and I just don't think I'm going to watch the rest. The pacing is off, and there are way too many male characters and not enough women. I could genuinely feel my interest dropping with each episode as the gender balance got worse.
I also watched 8 episodes of When Destiny Brings the Demon and to the end of the 26th episode of Whispers of Fate, though I could not tell you what happened in them right now, I am so tired.
DAY 15: HALFWAY POINT CHECK-IN
Nov. 15th, 2025 07:51 ammarcicat*total goal word count: 25,000
*total word count so far: 12,500ish (heck yeah, halfway!)
*total words that are pretty much a consecutive block: 7617
*victories: resolved the day 8 problem, hooray
*new problems I've found since then: too numerous to count, really
*random sentence I wrote at some point that seems appropriate for today: Ugh, this question again.
*the "planned plot points" and my progress so far:
1. go to place #1: achieved!
2. leave place #1: achieved!
3. go to place #2: kind of?
4. leave place #2: see: new problems
5. go to place #3: very shaky
6. some sort of conclusion: nonexistent
*yeah, seems about right for day 15
*total word count so far: 12,500ish (heck yeah, halfway!)
*total words that are pretty much a consecutive block: 7617
*victories: resolved the day 8 problem, hooray
*new problems I've found since then: too numerous to count, really
*random sentence I wrote at some point that seems appropriate for today: Ugh, this question again.
*the "planned plot points" and my progress so far:
1. go to place #1: achieved!
2. leave place #1: achieved!
3. go to place #2: kind of?
4. leave place #2: see: new problems
5. go to place #3: very shaky
6. some sort of conclusion: nonexistent
*yeah, seems about right for day 15
Croc owners welcome government crackdown on Territorians' best friend
Nov. 15th, 2025 12:53 pmmetafilter_feedCroc owners welcome government crackdown on Territorians' best friend. Crocodile owners whose pets escape and have to be recaptured by rangers could soon face penalties starting at $300, plus another $100 for each hour the reptiles are on the loose. Saltwater crocodiles can grow up to a weight of 1000–1500 kg (2200–3300 lb) and a length of 6 m (20 ft), rarely exceeding 6.3 m (21 ft) and can and do eat humans. (Northern Territory, Australia.)
Weekly Chat
Nov. 15th, 2025 01:56 pmdancing_serpent posting in c_entThe weekly chat posts are intended for just that, chatting among each other. What are you currently watching? Reading? What actor/idol are you currently following? What are you looking forward to? Are you busy writing, creating art? Or did you have no time at all for anything, and are bemoaning that fact?
Whatever it is, talk to us about it here. Tell us what you liked or didn't like, and if you want to talk about spoilery things, please hide them under either of these codes:
or
Whatever it is, talk to us about it here. Tell us what you liked or didn't like, and if you want to talk about spoilery things, please hide them under either of these codes:
or
Path to nowhere
Nov. 15th, 2025 12:51 pmpuddleshark
I had originally planned to head over to Stourhead this weekend, thinking how lovely the lake would look in this grey weather. But I woke up this morning with a sore throat, feeling too feeble to make that long drive north, so instead took a quiet walk out through the forest to the marshes.
( November, by the marshes )