Sunday Links

When the Bayeux Tapestry (image above) makes its historic visit to the UK next year, it will need to travel in a container that is exceptionally resistant to vibrations. Seeing it in Bayeux, Normandy many years ago was a travel highlight for me.

In 2010, Randall Munroe’s fiancée was diagnosed with cancer. Now and then Randall uses his XKCD blog to update us about how things are going with the two of them. It has now been fifteen years since her diagnosis and here is his latest heartwarming update. (Via Kottke)

101 Things I Learned Listening to Every Number One Hit Via Web Curios

Franklin publisher slams Hegseth for his meme of the beloved turtle firing on drug boats. I hope they sue this monster. Via PfRC

Antonio is my spirit animal Via everlasting blort

Mar-a-Lago face: “A Fellini-esque exaggeration of the dolled-up Fox News anchorwoman look"

Tree ornaments, a naughty tablecloth, lotsa socks and more… Museum Shop Gifts

This week’s news in Venn diagrams.

“Here’s how this is gonna go: First, you will step up to the rental counter only when I give you The Look. The Look is not markedly different from my resting face. In fact, it’s no different at all. But it’s your job to recognize The Look, so pay attention.” Read more: McSweeney’s

Pigs on the wing The story of Algie, the pig who closed Heathrow.

 Grungeology is a self guided tour to Grays Harbor County, the home of grunge. I am on the senior end of the grunge spectrum but I still like it very much. Via Web Curios

Country Life Vlog is a surprisingly engaging Azerbaijani Farm Channel that is also lovely to look at. Via Hanan’s Tumblr

 Space-Age Frigidaire Ads

Saved by Stoppard A London professor cites some lines from Stoppard’s masterpiece, Arcadia, as the inspiration behind reconceptualizing the behaviour of breast cancer cells. Many lives were extended or saved as a result.

Do you think Mr. Nag would like this for Christmas?

My annual post of 52 Things Tom Whitwell Learned This Year

Before 1800 almost every parent lost a child; now it’s such an uncommon experience that people have forgotten and want to ban vaccines. Via Kottke

This is an amazing scientific health breakthrough that I knew nothing about. Jean-Baptiste Denys and the First Blood Transfusion

The Night Before Christmas - Beatnik Style

Confidence is everything! Excuse me while I scrub myself with an oven glove. (Via Memo Of The Air)

Okay - I know how to take meat away from a dog. How do I take a dog away from meat? This is a very funny story. I laughed so hard at one point that tears were running down my cheeks. Via everlasting blort