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Andrew Mountcastle

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I investigate how insects are so good at crashing into things. 🐝Insect Biomechanist, πŸ’Pond Hockeyologist, πŸ“ΈPhotographer-ish, Dad, Mainer, Biology prof at Bates College

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I’m enjoying it! The process is obviously much slower, especially with my work schedule, but i like the more deliberative process. I learned photography on a film camera way back in college and it’s been nice to go back to my roots in a sense. Still have tons to learn though!

07.03.2026 17:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

What about third homes?

07.03.2026 17:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Has Altman tried asking ChatGPT how to turn a profit?

07.03.2026 15:48 πŸ‘ 113 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 6

So does the Doomsday Clock leap ahead tonight too? Feels like it.

07.03.2026 15:39 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks, Jaycee!

07.03.2026 14:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

A week ago the US bombed a school in Iran, killing 150 schoolchildren, and most major domestic news outlets have basically stopped covering the story.

07.03.2026 14:52 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Man, the contrast and punchiness here is awesome. Never heard of Ferrania before.

06.03.2026 12:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Otroligt!

06.03.2026 12:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh yeah! We lived pretty close to the Wallingford Dick's when we lived in Seattle. Went there all the time.

06.03.2026 10:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Only the best

06.03.2026 03:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

[quietly looks up whether there are any monster truck chauffeurs in my area]

05.03.2026 23:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I wish I got the placebo poster

05.03.2026 01:13 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Lovely shot, Anne!

04.03.2026 20:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh man if only Rogan would quote tweet Kristol, we'd have a proper fractal

04.03.2026 19:25 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You had me [stop reading] at Ross Douthat

04.03.2026 03:48 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A family photo of two parents and their three children. However, the dad has been replaced with a young Steve Buscemi

A family photo of two parents and their three children. However, the dad has been replaced with a young Steve Buscemi

A few years ago my inlaws gave me access to their digital picture frame and I began secretly photoshopping Steve Buscemi in place of my brother-in-law in family photos. It took about 6 months before anyone noticed.

04.03.2026 03:34 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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two men are sitting next to each other in front of a sign that says `` two minutes by yourself and you feel shame you know '' ALT: two men are sitting next to each other in front of a sign that says `` two minutes by yourself and you feel shame you know ''

Jerry

03.03.2026 23:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I just laughed out loud.

03.03.2026 22:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So sorry to hear this, Kort. Best wishes to you and your family.

03.03.2026 17:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Rationale #126 for attacking Iran. He's just throwing spaghetti at the wall at this point and seeing what sticks.

03.03.2026 17:17 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Lots of wall space for beautiful photos!

03.03.2026 01:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

So successful indeed

02.03.2026 03:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Netflix and Kill (Menswear Guy)

02.03.2026 03:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The fact that other candidates have still not figured out how to do this themselves is astonishing to me. The bar is so low.

02.03.2026 02:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This, for me, is one of the most salient points about Platner's ascension. He's saying things that a majority of Dems and Independents in this state agree with, and harnessing the fury that many feel. And that's pretty much his campaign. It's not rocket science...

02.03.2026 02:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Under any other administration this would be a huge, presidency-ending scandal. Under this administration it's barely a news blip, and just one more example of the blatant corruption of our current president and his cronies.

01.03.2026 19:34 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Between the two of them that covers it pretty well.

01.03.2026 03:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Good call! πŸ˜‚

28.02.2026 20:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Starting to think the USA will not survive another 3 years of this madman

28.02.2026 20:07 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Best wishes during this challenging time, Kort.

28.02.2026 15:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0