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100th build of a Raptor engine complete https://t.co/ymoJmV820Z — SpaceX (@SpaceX) Jul 26, 2021 from http://twitter.com/SpaceX via IFTTT

There is a fundamental asymmetry in modern climate change macroeconomics. Researchers allow for induced innovation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions but not to adapt to the threat. Too many state variables is good news for coping with climate change but bad news for macro work. — Matthew E. Kahn (@mattkahn1966) Jul 26, 2021 from http://twitter.com/mattkahn1966 …
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In 1850, a Nile hippo created a stir when it arrived at the London Zoo. https://t.co/AYyka16CDq — Futility Closet (@_FutilityCloset) Jul 26, 2021 from http://twitter.com/_FutilityCloset via IFTTT

Such insightful words: “I have often observed that while the brevity of life is best seen in retrospect, it’s the slowness of life that tends to be felt in the moment. It may be brief as we look back on it, but it’s long as we live it.” https://t.co/3QyaJ7dHpG — Ryan Cornett (@ryancornettky) Jul 26, …
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Ever-fewer people die from climate-related disasters — also in 2021 Climate-related deaths have dropped 96-98% over the past century Breathless climate reporting misleads us and panic makes us less likely to tackle climate smartly https://t.co/O1dxcn51cR https://t.co/9O8HVe5Rt4 — Bjorn Lomborg (@BjornLomborg) Jul 25, 2021 from http://twitter.com/BjornLomborg via IFTTT

👍 on @YouTube: What Differentiates Ships From Boats? https://t.co/rE76rUUn3F — Warren Myers 🐧🐿 (@warrenmyers) Jul 26, 2021 from Twitter https://twitter.com/warrenmyers July 26, 2021 at 02:01PM via IFTTT

👍 on @YouTube: The LED Traffic Light and the Danger of “But Sometimes!” https://t.co/NuyfHrSNno — Warren Myers 🐧🐿 (@warrenmyers) Jul 26, 2021 from Twitter https://twitter.com/warrenmyers July 26, 2021 at 01:56PM via IFTTT

I’ve got an even simpler explanation, @ChenCravat: it’s the GUI analog to the old *nix standby `touch` Why would you want to create an empty file? Because sometimes you need a placeholder or recipient for another task/process 🙂 https://t.co/laPrRPqFQY https://t.co/fOYyp81OUk — Warren Myers 🐧🐿 (@warrenmyers) Jul 26, 2021 from Twitter https://twitter.com/warrenmyers July 26, 2021 at …
Continue reading I’ve got an even simpler explanation, @ChenCravat: it’s the GUI analog to the old *nix standby `touch` Why would you want to create an empty file? Because sometimes you need a placeholder or recipient for another task/process 🙂 https://t.co/laPrRPqFQY https://t.co/fOYyp81OUk

Can someone write me a script that automatically likes @DustinBenge ‘s tweets? https://t.co/yHVf5nl2dz — Ryan Cornett (@ryancornettky) Jul 26, 2021 from http://twitter.com/ryancornettky via IFTTT

Al Sharpton’s 2004 presidential campaign still has about $925k in outstanding debts, including a $208,000 FEC fine levied 12 years ago over Sharpton’s flagrant misuse and misreporting of campaign funds https://t.co/Up60mz4Sf1 https://t.co/svwuej8sJy — Lachlan Markay (@lachlan) Jul 26, 2021 from http://twitter.com/lachlan via IFTTT

#Ransomware is a 21st century, remotely-distributed #Mafia protection scheme It’s a great tool for [mildly] organized to expand their funding base — Warren Myers 🐧🐿 (@warrenmyers) Jul 26, 2021 from Twitter https://twitter.com/warrenmyers July 26, 2021 at 09:23AM via IFTTT

Zero people are smart enough to do that kind of research. The illusion is that normies can do such a thing. Same problem with personal investing. “Do your own research” is probably the worst advice in the world after “Be yourself.” https://t.co/ZWx0ahAGJ8 — Scott Adams (@ScottAdamsSays) Jul 26, 2021 from http://twitter.com/ScottAdamsSays via IFTTT

RT @mmm_machiavelli: @ScottAdamsSays @LegendaryEnergy Agreed. Google’s very existence gave people the wrong impression that they are capab… — Warren Myers 🐧🐿 (@warrenmyers) Jul 26, 2021 from Twitter https://twitter.com/warrenmyers July 26, 2021 at 09:20AM via IFTTT

@matt_skeptor It’s certainly given criminals and other unscrupulous folks new ways to attempt to blackmail victims We’re also finding out just how “public” the ledger of #blockchain tech really is…and how “anonymous” (or not) transactions are — Warren Myers 🐧🐿 (@warrenmyers) Jul 26, 2021 from Twitter https://twitter.com/warrenmyers July 26, 2021 at 09:13AM via IFTTT

Disrupting Ransomware by Disrupting Bitcoin https://t.co/GUOaP0480i — Warren Myers 🐧🐿 (@warrenmyers) Jul 26, 2021 from Twitter https://twitter.com/warrenmyers July 26, 2021 at 07:37AM via IFTTT

Buzz Biden https://t.co/DdLoGEkPdk https://t.co/rvgSYIaFzJ — Warren Myers 🐧🐿 (@warrenmyers) Jul 26, 2021 from Twitter https://twitter.com/warrenmyers July 26, 2021 at 04:05AM via IFTTT

The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made. All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord, and all your saints shall bless you! Psalm 145:8-10 — Ryan Cornett (@ryancornettky) Jul 26, …
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Faith is the reverse of sight. It is to believe that we are saved when sin tells us that we are lost. — Charles Spurgeon (@_CSpurgeon_) Jul 25, 2021 from http://twitter.com/_CSpurgeon_ via IFTTT

It’s been a little while since I posted this quote, but given we are being assaulted daily by its truthfulness, repetition is necessary: “In my study of communist societies, I came to the conclusion that the purpose of communist propaganda was not to persuade or convince, … — James White (@DrOakley1689) Jul 25, 2021 from …
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Experts Say Controlling Toddler During Church Service Burns More Calories Than Going To Gym https://t.co/8elrxt3FXX — The Babylon Bee (@TheBabylonBee) Jul 25, 2021 from http://twitter.com/TheBabylonBee via IFTTT

Global warming 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 166,000 lives each year Temperature increases from 2000-19 mean more heat death (116K), but also fewer cold deaths (283K) Doesn’t fit climate alarm narrative, but we’re badly informed when media only reports on heat deaths https://t.co/4k5eU2qzOC https://t.co/4ba3AwwPWA — Bjorn Lomborg (@BjornLomborg) Jul 24, 2021 from http://twitter.com/BjornLomborg via IFTTT

Campbell’s Soup Destroys The Fed’s Myth Of ‘Transitory’ Inflation https://t.co/pWxoc8YQc7 — Warren Myers 🐧🐿 (@warrenmyers) Jul 25, 2021 from Twitter https://twitter.com/warrenmyers July 25, 2021 at 04:06AM via IFTTT

I scrolled way back into her timeline and she is definitely a vaccine account going back many months. I’ve seen a lot of stories like this, they get buried. https://t.co/0lrWZiltSC — Cernovich (@Cernovich) Jul 25, 2021 from http://twitter.com/Cernovich via IFTTT

https://t.co/7cXkDaP5kz — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) Jul 25, 2021 from http://twitter.com/elonmusk via IFTTT

Well golly bob….the CDC thinks it might be time to start telling the difference between plain ol’ flu and covid. Well, hey, damage has already been done, Karen Kult is in full bloom, so why not? https://t.co/qf32vQemvA — James White (@DrOakley1689) Jul 25, 2021 from http://twitter.com/DrOakley1689 via IFTTT