August 26th in HistoryAugust 26th Joan of Arc's arrival in the outskirts of Paris In preparation for an attack on Paris , part of Charles VII 's campaign to drive the English from French soil, Joan of Arc and her soldiers reached the city's outskirts on this day in... See More »
Listening: ElasticaElastica were an English rock band formed in London in 1992 by guitarist/singer Justine Frischmann and drummer Justin Welch after their departure from Suede. The band was stylistically influenced by punk rock, post-punk and new wave music. The band's... See More » (1)
Listening: Wolf AliceWolf Alice are an English rock band from London. Formed in 2010 as an acoustic duo made up of singer Ellie Rowsell and guitarist Joff Oddie, Wolf Alice have also featured bassist Theo Ellis and drummer Joel Amey since 2012. Wolf Alice played... See More » (1)
Rugby World Cup 2025Starts Friday. It’s nearly here. The Rugby World Cup 2025 kicks off on 22 August and promises to be one of the most action-packed tournaments ever. The world’s best teams will descend on England, ready to battle for the right to be crowned world cha... See More » (1)
Is HS2 still being built in the rural Midlands and South, so that Northerners can get to London quicker?
End of campMy wife brought home one slightly grubby daughter yesterday afternoon . . still bursting with energy 😅 She held court from a very soapy bubble bath and gave us a full debriefing of the week's activities over the next two hours. And then . . golden... See More »
Busy week aheadOur daughter is starting a five day gymnastics camp tomorrow. Although it is only a few miles away she is doing the full residential package for maximum fun! She'll come home for a night on Friday, then she is off to London with friends for a K-Pop... See More »
Watching the Werewolf of London ,1935 on Svenghoulie Very unrealistic ..a woman sees the Werewolf and runs,leaving her her purse behind😒 (1)
Wonderful Prom This Evening!Well, given obviously personal tastes which are not assessments of quality anyway, the Henry Wood Promenade Concerts are always wonderful. Now hosted by BBC Radio Three and based primarily in London's Royal Albert Hall with satellite concerts in... See More »
"She who dares to dig, discovers roads paved with ambition."Gold futures in New York — which are backed by those forms of bullion — surged to a record high, as traders, analysts and executives across the industry were left reeling. The move threatens to disrupt shipments from Switzerland and other key... See More »
predicting the beginning of market cyclesIn 1875, Ohio farmer Samuel T. Benner published Benner’s Prophecies: Future Ups and Downs in Prices—a unique market forecast based on cycles observed in commodity prices like hogs, corn, pig iron, and cotton Despite lacking modern tools, Benner... See More » (1)
Why does Modi's portrayal as a larger-than-life leader seem to not resonate with some people anymore?Why do some people feel Modi's image as a strong leader is fading, especially when it comes to handling international relations? Would you want to interact with the clunky robot assistant through its digital screen or through voice commands? Why do... See More »
Wales v Scotland 3rd August Neath Rugby LeagueWales and Scotland have named their women’s squads for a senior international at the Lextan Knoll, Neath on Sunday 3 August, kick off 4pm. The match will be broadcast by S4C. For Wales, the game is preparation for their clash with England at the... See More » (1)
Scheduled maintenance - Server UpgradesHello, EDIT - Migration complete. Took less than 1 hour of downtime! 👌🏻 If you find anything not working well after the migration, please let us know! SimilarWorlds will be temporarily unavailable for approximately 3 hours while we upgrade all... See More »
OMGoodness! Does anyone else know how "F"ing great Pat Travers is! (was) A good story..."Go For What You Know" live album (turn it up loud, btw) The 1980 videos from London, England - Born Under A Bad Sign & Snortin' Whiskey, Drinkin' Cocaine (turn those up loud too 😉) So, kick ass! Power Rock!
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, EnglandDue to unforeseen circumstances, a little while ago I found myself spending some time in Newcastle. I'm not going to go to great lengths about the history of the place - there are other sources for that. Suffice it to say that the area was an... See More » (28)
What makes it so hard to trust anyone while you're in prison, and why is nobody really "solid"?Have you ever made a job offer that was 10-15% higher than a candidate's current salary? What was the outcome? Is corporatism the real reason people feel financially stretched, rather than capitalism? If you were a journalist, what actions would you... See More »
There is a larger problem for Trump in the Epstein chaosCNN reports: Analysis by Fareed Zakaria “ Ezra Klein begins one of his recent podcasts by telling a joke that has been making the rounds. Basically, a conspiracy theorist dies and ascends to heaven. God is there to greet him and explains that as... See More »
I'm going London for 2 nights tomorrowEvery other time I've spent there has always been eventful, if anything happens this time I blame the whole city like any other reasonable person would
Does your country let you drive over the speed limit?In the US, they generally let you go 5 to 12 miles over the speed limit. I think they put speed limits in some areas with the assumption that people will drive over. Which is why smaller towns have so many 25 MPH limits even though everyone is... See More »
An enlightening but sad storyLondon, 1910. On a biting winter morning in Whitechapel, an eight-year-old girl named Eleanor Graves stood each day in front of a bakery window. Her curls were tangled, her fingers raw from the cold, and her patched dress hung loosely over thin... See More » (1)
My drunk thoughts 🍸I'm noticing an uptick in films and series that glorify this poverty-stricken, Appalachian, inner city, Detroit, etc lifestyle. If you've ever lived in this situation, the last thing you would ever want to do is glorify it. It is difficult beyond... See More »
