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If you strung all the documentaries about World War 2 end to end, how many times longer would they be than the actual war?

I really wonder what carbon emission impact COVID19 forcing people to telecommute will have. China will be back to business relatively soon, but the US may get hit hard once the virus hits its stride.

I wonder if Covid-19 will be a defining moment for a person’s generation. Pre-covid and post-covid generations.

The only country in the Commonwealth of Nations that celebrates Commonwealth Day seems to be… the UK.

Instead of panic buying toilet paper, just think, what would Macgyver do?

Boost your immune system in one easy step: get vaccinated.

🇫🇷 Today, for the first time since I started learning french almost 3 years ago, I had a conversation with my mum, for about 10 minutes, without having to code switch to English. I feel like I’ve just reached that tipping point where I can think, ou pensez, in french.

Currently the world’s most dangerous emoji:

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Just saw a gentleman typing on his laptop by stabbing the keys with the end of a pencil. Can’t blame him. That’s how I want to type emails too.

Top Covid-19 tip: you can touch your face if you’ve just washed and dried your hands. But wash and dry your hands again after just in case.

I don’t regularly listen to either Taylor Swift or Beyonce. And I wouldn’t call myself a fan of either. But you don’t need to be a fan to realise how outrageously talented they are.

I have a post written, which has some personal information in it. I’m a very private person, am I’m going back and forth about whether to post it…

I’m betting WWDC will be cancelled.

🖖🏼 I always thought the captain’s private office off the bridge on Star Trek was the Radio Room, but it turns out it’s the Ready Room, which makes less sense.

You guys! Star Trek Voyager Season 4 is really good!

Wellington and Wellington-adjecent peeps: remember to get your feedback in on the LGWM safer speeds proposal. It’s the proposal to limit speeds in the CBD to 30 km/h. I hope this’ll eventuially lead to limiting cars from the CBD too.

🏏 A solid 2-0 victory in the test series, and a 3-0 whitewash of the ODI series for the Black Caps over India. India showing that outside of the T20s, they have some issues playing on green, bouncy pitches. Now the Black Caps head to Australia for the Chappell Handlee trophy.

Keep Calm and Wash Your Hands

In this time of potential pandemic, remember, this is a good reminder to keep your emergency kit up to date. Don’t panic buy, don’t freak out. Just make sure your existing kit is up to date, or start one. You should have enough to survive for 2 weeks in case of an earthquake.

I’m pleased to report that people in Palmerston North aren’t buying thousands of rolls of toilet paper each.

Why Blue Whales Don’t Get Cancer - Peto’s Paradox

Or, why large animals don’t get nearly as much cancer as you’d expect, given the number of cells they have.

I’ve had influenza once or twice in my life. The actual flu. It is not a heavy cold. You feel like you’re dying for a full week. Shakes, cold sweats, vomiting, fever. If Coronavirus is like influenza, you may be in for a rough ride if/when you catch it.

If you need a little tune to hum to make sure you’re washing your hands for long enough, the first verse and chorus of the Beastie Boys’ Fight For Your Right is about 30 seconds long.

🖖🏼 I do love my Next Generation era Star Trek. But the “consoles” they use don’t seem to have any discernible output or input other than pushing random buttons to make beeping sounds. At least in Picard the consoles have, you know, floating displays with words and pictures on them.

This is remarkably calming to watch. Satisfaction: Mug - YouTube.