Things that don't deserve their own thread

[SaintK]

That's a bloody long haul!

For more than a century, archaeologists have known that some of the stones at Stonehenge came from Wales and were transported – somehow – about 125 miles ( 200km) to the site of the Neolithic monument on Salisbury Plain.
Now, a “jaw-dropping” study has revealed that one of Stonehenge’s central megaliths is not Welsh at all – it is actually Scottish.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/ ... udy-finds

[fishfoodie]

That's a bloody long haul!

For more than a century, archaeologists have known that some of the stones at Stonehenge came from Wales and were transported – somehow – about 125 miles ( 200km) to the site of the Neolithic monument on Salisbury Plain.
Now, a “jaw-dropping” study has revealed that one of Stonehenge’s central megaliths is not Welsh at all – it is actually Scottish.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/ ... udy-finds

Were the Tories organising the materials supply on the Stonehenge Project ?

I mean there must be some decent stone closer to Salisbury Plain than Wales & Scotland ?, I call shenanigans !

[Sinkers]

Mike Parker Pearson has a theory that the Preseli lot migrated to the stone henge area along with their stones as there’s a big gap in human activity in Preseli after.
Maybe some sweaties did too? Lots going on in Orkney back then?

[Sandstorm]

Mike Parker Pearson has a theory that the Preseli lot migrated to the stone henge area along with their stones as there’s a big gap in human activity in Preseli after.
Maybe some sweaties did too? Lots going on in Orkney back then?

Getting the fuck away from the Vikings Stag Parties!

[fishfoodie]

Mike Parker Pearson has a theory that the Preseli lot migrated to the stone henge area along with their stones as there’s a big gap in human activity in Preseli after.
Maybe some sweaties did too? Lots going on in Orkney back then?

Getting the fuck away from the Vikings Stag Parties!

[Slick]

Mike Parker Pearson has a theory that the Preseli lot migrated to the stone henge area along with their stones as there’s a big gap in human activity in Preseli after.
Maybe some sweaties did too? Lots going on in Orkney back then?

We'd definitely bring our own stones so we didn't have to use that English muck.

[robmatic]

That's a bloody long haul!

For more than a century, archaeologists have known that some of the stones at Stonehenge came from Wales and were transported – somehow – about 125 miles ( 200km) to the site of the Neolithic monument on Salisbury Plain.
Now, a “jaw-dropping” study has revealed that one of Stonehenge’s central megaliths is not Welsh at all – it is actually Scottish.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/ ... udy-finds

Archaeological proof that Scots have been carrying massive chips on their shoulders for 4000 bloody years.

[SaintK]

That's a bloody long haul!

For more than a century, archaeologists have known that some of the stones at Stonehenge came from Wales and were transported – somehow – about 125 miles ( 200km) to the site of the Neolithic monument on Salisbury Plain.
Now, a “jaw-dropping” study has revealed that one of Stonehenge’s central megaliths is not Welsh at all – it is actually Scottish.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/ ... udy-finds

Archaeological proof that Scots have been carrying massive chips on their shoulders for 4000 bloody years.

[Biffer]

That's a bloody long haul!

For more than a century, archaeologists have known that some of the stones at Stonehenge came from Wales and were transported – somehow – about 125 miles ( 200km) to the site of the Neolithic monument on Salisbury Plain.
Now, a “jaw-dropping” study has revealed that one of Stonehenge’s central megaliths is not Welsh at all – it is actually Scottish.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/ ... udy-finds

Archaeological proof that Scots have been carrying massive chips on their shoulders for 4000 bloody years.

Nah, just that the English have been nicking our stuff for that long.

[Uncle fester]

Five people charged in connection with the death by overdose of Matthew Perry.

[Margin__Walker]

Five people charged in connection with the death by overdose of Matthew Perry.

Predicably they sound like total scumbags.

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radi ... rest-death

Documents filed in federal court in California, reported by the New York Times, accuse the five people, who include Perry’s personal assistant, of being involved in a scheme to procure thousands of dollars worth of ketamine and administer it to Perry.

Jasveen Sangha, whom prosecutors said was known as “the Ketamine Queen”, and Salvador Plasencia, a doctor known as “Dr P”, are among those indicted, per the Times. The pair are charged with conspiracy to distribute ketamine; distribution of ketamine resulting in death; possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine; and altering and falsifying records related to a federal investigation.

Kenneth Iwamasa, Perry’s personal assistant, was charged with conspiracy to distribute ketamine, the Times reported, citing a person with knowledge of the situation. Mark Chavez, a doctor, and Erik Fleming, an acquaintance of Perry, were also charged.

The court documents revealed text messages sent between Plasencia and Chavez in which the former discussed buying ketamine to sell to “victim MP” – Perry.

In the exchange, Plasencia wrote: “I wonder how much this moron will pay”, and “let’s find out”, the Times reported.

[TB63]

[MungoMan]

Just a few minutes ago I saw something I thought I'd never see again in my life: an English Electric Canberra in the skies over Ipswich.

As a bit of a plane nut when younger, it was highly pleasing to spot this reminder of my childhood.

[Enzedder]

Aren't they awesome



I loved the Vampires more though

[tabascoboy]

RIP Alain Delon

French film legend Alain Delon has died at the age of 88.

The actor was a star of the golden era of French cinema, known for his tough-guy persona on screen in hits including The Samurai and Borsalino.

"He passed away peacefully in his home in Douchy, surrounded by his three children and his family," a statement released to AFP news agency said.

Delon has been in poor health in recent years and become a virtual recluse. More recently, the breakdown of his family had been making headlines in France.

Once described as the most beautiful man in the movies, Delon starred in hits from the 1960s including The Leopard and Rocco and his Brothers.

He stole the hearts of fans whatever role he was playing, from a murderer to a charismatic conman.

From the 1990s, his film appearances grew rare, but he remained a fixture in the celebrity columns.

In total, he appeared in more than 90 films during the course of his career.

A statement from his family said: "Alain Fabien, Anouchka, Anthony, as well as (his dog) Loubo, are deeply saddened to announce the passing of their father.

"He passed away peacefully in his home in Douchy, surrounded by his three children and his family."

Le Parisian newspaper called Delon “a legend of the cinema”, while Liberation described him as “a leading figure of cinema, symbol of shadowy masculinity, the actor with crazy charisma”.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2n6y4g700o

[Niegs]

Karl always good for an uncontrolled laugh fest...

[Niegs]

Ah, to have disposable income, time and space... :)

[inactionman]

The contractors converting the old poultry and meat markets at Smithfields have found some bricked up vaults - updated plans are to incorporate these into the museum A bit surprised they remained unfound for so long given there's been work on Thameslink nearby, but interesting nonetheless.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/art ... s-builders

For those who weren't aware, they're shifting the Museum of London down from Barbican - which was always far too small - and repurposing some of the Victorian market buildings at Smithfields.

Really looking forward to going to this when it reopens.

[Sandstorm]

The contractors converting the old poultry and meat markets at Smithfields have found some bricked up vaults - updated plans are to incorporate these into the museum A bit surprised they remained unfound for so long given there's been work on Thameslink nearby, but interesting nonetheless.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/art ... s-builders

For those who weren't aware, they're shifting the Museum of London down from Barbican - which was always far too small - and repurposing some of the Victorian market buildings at Smithfields.

Really looking forward to going to this when it reopens.

[TB63]

[Sandstorm]

Fuck!! Cheers TB. Just snorted like an idiot in the office and everyone is looking at me.

[epwc]

The contractors converting the old poultry and meat markets at Smithfields have found some bricked up vaults - updated plans are to incorporate these into the museum A bit surprised they remained unfound for so long given there's been work on Thameslink nearby, but interesting nonetheless.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/art ... s-builders

For those who weren't aware, they're shifting the Museum of London down from Barbican - which was always far too small - and repurposing some of the Victorian market buildings at Smithfields.

Really looking forward to going to this when it reopens.

Can't wait, should be awesome

[inactionman]

Some pics of the redevelopment here:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68256090


I'll also be interested to see what they do with the old site - there's talk of knocking it down, redeveloping, I'm not sure what's what.

https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/ ... te-paused/

I really hope they don't change the feel of the site too much, I know Brutalism isn't for everyone but the Barbican is about the only place I've been where I get what the architects were trying to do. It's also very well built, which helps - I gather it's got a design life of 500 years (eta: the Barbican itself, not the museum)

[epwc]

The Barbican is brilliant I really hope whatever they do retains the character

[Guy Smiley]

If he goes me now, I'm gooooorn...

[MungoMan]

Aren't they awesome



I loved the Vampires more though

Vampires were neat! Also seen around Ipswich when I was in primary school.

[Uncle fester]

If he goes me now, I'm gooooorn...

Hmmm

The blue-ringed octopus, despite its small size, carries enough venom to kill 26 adult humans within minutes. Their bites are tiny and often painless, with many victims not realizing they have been envenomated until respiratory depression and paralysis begins. No blue-ringed octopus antivenom is available.

[SaintK]

That'll make a few necklaces!

A 2,492-carat raw diamond discovered in Botswana could be the second-largest gem-quality example ever unearthed.The Canadian mining company Lucara Diamond Corp said it had recovered the “exceptional” stone from its Karowe diamond mine, with a photo showing the hefty rough diamond sitting in the cupped palm of a hand.
Lucara did not say what the value of the “high quality” diamond was or if it could be cut into gems. Botswana’s government said it was the biggest diamond discovered in the country.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/arti ... gest-gem

[Guy Smiley]

I remember a few years back on the old bored, chatting with Dumbledore about the prospects for Sudanese migrants within professional sport... as both of us were followers of the AFL, we were familiar with a couple of players from that background who were raising eyebrows due to their physical development and athletic abilities...

and now comes news of a 16 year old kid running 10.2 sec in the 100m. The footage is amazing...

[Uncle fester]

Xitter thinks I should see this and it's right but not for the reasons it thinks.

[Biffer]

Xitter thinks I should see this and it's right but not for the reasons it thinks.

That's proper Father Ted stuff

[Guy Smiley]

[inactionman]

Magic mushrooms, poor mental health and airline cockpits aren't - unsurprisingly - a very good combination

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/art ... ne-engines

An Alaska Airlines pilot who attempted to shut off the engines of a passenger plane mid-flight after ingesting magic mushrooms said his actions were “unfathomable”, in some of his first public remarks after he was indicted on 83 counts of reckless endangerment..

......

After his arrest in Oregon on state counts of attempted murder, Emerson told police he believed he was having a nervous breakdown, thought he was dreaming when he pulled fire handles in the cockpit, and said he had experimented with psychedelic mushrooms recently as his mental health had worsened.

Emerson said he had taken psychedelic mushrooms two days earlier while commemorating the death of his best friend, thinking they might help with his depression.

[fishfoodie]

Magic mushrooms, poor mental health and airline cockpits aren't - unsurprisingly - a very good combination

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/art ... ne-engines

An Alaska Airlines pilot who attempted to shut off the engines of a passenger plane mid-flight after ingesting magic mushrooms said his actions were “unfathomable”, in some of his first public remarks after he was indicted on 83 counts of reckless endangerment..

......

After his arrest in Oregon on state counts of attempted murder, Emerson told police he believed he was having a nervous breakdown, thought he was dreaming when he pulled fire handles in the cockpit, and said he had experimented with psychedelic mushrooms recently as his mental health had worsened.

Emerson said he had taken psychedelic mushrooms two days earlier while commemorating the death of his best friend, thinking they might help with his depression.

I saw, "Alaska Airlines", and all of a sudden everything became less shocking.

I would ask how his Co-Pilot failed to notice his Pilot was off his face & kept trying to eat his own foot, but he was probably sniffing glue at the time & had his own hallucinations to worry about.

[TB63]

Pure scum..

[mat the expat]

Pure scum..

He really has no chin

[ASMO]

[Kiwias]

[Slick]

Notting Hill looked fun again

[epwc]

Notting Hill looked fun again

My daughter went yesterday, she said she'd never go again. I've never been, never remotely been tempted to