We’ve already established that a U.K. space program will be an early feature of my UnDictatorship. The first goal is the first manned landing on the Sun. By the entire DoE. The House of Commons will … (View Post)

Most of the older people I know are upset about the future for their kids. And their kids. While many of the younger people seem to have given up on saving and planning and are living in the moment. … (View Post)

Very few people have experienced fire that is out of control (mentioned in the article). We have gas cookers, candles, BBQs and ornamental fireplaces. My eldest was rather shocked, when I got her a f… (View Post)

On Saturday, a friend had a 50th birthday. They’d booked a table at a nightclub as the follow on to the pub. The staff bought out a bottle of champagne with several sparklers in it. Fortunately the c… (View Post)

OT - most much to add on this insanity. On nightclub fires - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czejykzg77po According to Galea's decades of research, there have been 38 similar fires claiming … (View Post)