Sunday Links

The 1924 Soviet Chess Match Where The Chess Pieces Were Real Soldiers and Horses (image above)

Height Weight Chart - Body Size Photo Gallery Via Web Curios

I think it’s time I re-read this excellent novel: “J.P. Donleavy’s The Unexpurgated Code turns 50 this year. It has dropped from sight, and yet here we are at a moment when the world could use it. It’s a book to turn to when you need a little pick-me-up. It is Bolivian marching powder for the spirit.” - Read NYT shared article

Following in Elephants’ Footsteps: Packing for a Congo expedition in the 1800s, and now. They carried hurdy gurdies, portable printing presses, heavy bullets, cookery books and more…

Lost Cause Beck and BBC Orchestra

Tired of paywalls? These Free Movie Sites Still Work in 2025. Enjoy! Via Memo Of The Air

The Trailer for Pee-wee as Himself

Obama Cinema Politically and/or socially Neoliberal films made during/post Obama’s presidency.

Happy birthday to Kate Pierson of the B-52s! Here’s Planet Claire to get you going this fine morning.

Elton John Served as a Pallbearer at the Funeral of 18-Year-Old Ryan White, Who Tragically Passed Away From an AIDS-Related Illness

Civil Rights Movement Archive Via Memo Of The Air

 'No one should be here'  On Feb. 26, 2025 Rebecca Burke, a 28-year-old comic artist from Wales, in the US on a tourist visa, became a prisoner of the United States immigration system. She spent 2 weeks in custody. Via Miss Cellania

When Kitty Litter Caused a Nuclear Catastrophe Via The New Shelton wet/dry

Let’s have a  Dinner Party For Six!

Pope Francis was a music fan—he even blessed one of his favorite shops following a renovation—so NPR made a playlist of his favorite songs.

Valerie was found safe and well after 529 days on the run on South Australian island.

The lowest car ever made in the world Via Tacky Raccoons

Real friends hide you when you need it  Via everlasting blort who I would definitely hide if she needed me to.

Follow a chonky cat named Biggie Smalls on his weight loss journey.

Ghost Divorce