The daily open thread which operates between 11 AM and 11 PM where you can talk about whatever besides politics and Minions
In real life, this one was mildly controversial at the time but became very non-controversial after the fact. Ohio State were #1 the entire season, while arch-rival Michigan rose to #2 in October, riding an undefeated record all the way … Continue reading The 2006 12-Team Playoff Day Thread (1/01)
“So Broken” is a gorgeous tune that originally appeared as a bonus track on some international editions of Björk’s 1997 album Homogenic. Great performance here, too. Optional discussion prompt: What are some of your favorite Björk songs? Have a Great … Continue reading The Day Thread Is Björking
There are frustratingly few clips online of the classic 1990s TV series Northern Exposure. I wanted to post the one of Chris’ big “light” speech from the episode “Northern Lights” but I can’t find it (uncut) anywhere alas. So here’s … Continue reading The 12/30 Day Thread Plays To A Very Sophisticated Television Audience
Also known as the Centre Counter Defence, this is one of the oldest known chess openings. In fact, it appears in a fictional game of chess in the Valencian poem “Scachs d’amor” from 1475 which (despite its fictional status) may … Continue reading Scandinavian Defence Day Thread
The Abalone is a marine gastropod mollusc. They are consumed as a delicacy and the interior layer of their shells is the often iridescent material nacre, used as mother-of-pearl in decorative inlays and the like. Rather fascinating creatures beyond the … Continue reading The Abalone Shell Day Thread (12/28)
“The Cowboy,” James Tate Someone had spread an elaborate rumor about me, that I was in possession of an extraterrestrial being, and I thought I knew who it was. It was Roger Lawson. Roger was a practical joker of the worst sort, and … Continue reading The Day Thread Shares a Poem With You
Come into the day thread. The Boxing Day thread. Continue reading The Merry Boxing Day Thread (Dec. 26, 2024)
Merry Christmas from the TZ-1220 semi-auto high speed servo thermoforming machine. In its own holly jolly way, this machine is suitable for moulding thermoplastic materials, such as PS HIPS, PVC, PET, PP, PE, PS, KPS, GPET, and ABS, processing high … Continue reading The Zs-1220 Semi-Automatic Servo Motor Driving Normal Type High Speed Vacuum Thermoforming Machine Day Thread
I got your favorite treat, you know you need that tasteHot like a peppermint tea, sweeter than candy caneEven if the tree is empty, I know what you’re gonna tell me (oh-oh-oh)You say I’m a gift, I say, “Yeah, I … Continue reading Sleigh Day Thread
Let the Airing of Grievances commence. I’ve got a lot of problems with you people, and now your going to hear them! Continue reading The Festivus for the Rest of Us Day Thread (December 23, 2024)
Baby, it’s Roo. Here she is engaging in one of her favourite activities, having her lugholes rubbed. Have a great Sunday, everyone. Continue reading Baby, it’s Roo’s Day Thread (December 22, 2024)
“We all cook better when we’re cookin’ with gas!” “Rappin’ with Gas” is song released in 1988 by the National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation as a flexi-disc 7″ single to promote the benefits of cooking with gas. While not credited … Continue reading The Day Thread Is Cookin’ with Gas!
The wind blows across Disqus, revealing ancient comments, and new discussions… Continue reading Crystalline Emergency Day Thread ( 12/20)
There are three types of Puffin, and the Tufted is among them. They typically sport bold colors including yellowish tufts extending from the area behind their eyes, though interestingly they lose this feature along with most of their coloring during … Continue reading Day Thread of the Tufted Puffins (12/19)
Harmony by Michael Rohner is a piece I acquired recently at an art festival. It makes me very happy. The playfulness of the otter and wonder in the hummingbird make for an inspiring pairing. An appreciation of partners that fill … Continue reading Day Thread of Otters and Art
Do you need entertainment for your holiday party, birthday party or bar mitzvah? Then abracadabra and alakazam!The Incredible Jeff is your magic man!Balloons, illusions, rope tricks, sleight of handJeff’s the best child magician in all the land.With feats and stunts … Continue reading Now A Word From the Day Thread’s Sponsor
Since 2010 Glasgow’s Subway – the third-oldest underground rail transit system in the world – has been going through its first modernisation since the mid-1970s. A contract for 17 new driverless trains was signed in 2016, with these third-generation carriages … Continue reading The New Glasgow Subway (Moquette) Day Thread (December 16, 2024)
We’ve got a strange one In real life this was another controversial one, though at least this time it mostly wasn’t the BCS’s fault. At least, outside of the fact that it could only pick 2 teams. We had a … Continue reading The 2004 12-Team Playoff Day Thread (12/15)
Oooh boy In real life this was a clusterfuck, maybe the worst, most controversial outcome in the entire history of the BCS. Really the only competition is 2011, which we’ll get to when we get there. Oklahoma were 12-0 heading … Continue reading The 2003 12-Team Playoff Day Thread (12/14)
The Sicilian Defence is the most popular, and statistically, best scoring, reply to 1. e4. Like the classical reply 1… e5, it attacks the d4 square, preventing white from immediately building a strong pawn centre. But unlike 1… e5, it … Continue reading Sicilian Defence Day Thread
Get festive with this classic British public information film from 1973. From the BFI archives: “One of the scarier films from the Central Office of Information, ‘Lonely Water’ features Donald Pleasence voicing the character of the Grim Reaper, preying on … Continue reading The Lonely Water Day Thread (December 12, 2024)
