Me at the zoo still frame.
21 years ago, on the 23rd of April 2005, Jawed Karim uploaded the first-ever youtube video. It was titled 'Me at the zoo'. Nowadays, on average over 20 million videos are uploaded to the platform every day. #otd #history 🗃️
The Oxyrhynchus Archaeological Mission, run by the Institute of Ancient Near East Studies (IPOA) at the University of Barcelona, identified a papyrus containing a fragment of Homer’s Iliad inside a Roman-era tomb dating to approximately 1,600 years ago
The Verge has been my main source of tech news since it was founded. They’re pretty much the only ones who don’t do clickbait or product placement meant to look like journalism
Astronaut Chris Hadfield performs a spacewalk outside a spacecraft, wearing a white spacesuit with a Canadian flag on the arm. He is tethered to the structure, with equipment and tools attached to the suit. The curved edge of Earth is visible below with clouds and blue atmosphere, while the background is the blackness of space.
On this day in 2001, Chris Hadfield became the first Canadian to perform a spacewalk. Hadfield was Mission Specialist 1 on STS-100 aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour. During the mission, Hadfield performed two spacewalks, and spent 14 hours, 50 minutes outside.
Hegseth photo beside a bust of Caracalla from the Met
Whelp, the amazing Prof. @hilarybeckertxny.bsky.social sent this over, as made by her art historian friend Susanna McFadden—and now I cant unsee Hegseth as Caracalla. www.metmuseum.org/art/collecti...
This is the first time anyone has ever publicly acknowledged Mulgrave.
Throughout the month, I am going to explore some of the name origins for communities in each province and territory.
Today, it is Nova Scotia.
Here are the name origins for 10 Nova Scotia communities! (I already covered Halifax).
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The Code of Ur-Nammu (circa 2100-2050 BCE) is the oldest extant law code in the world. Ur-Nammu encouraged his subjects to think of themselves as one family and of his laws as the rules of a home. #history
Patrick Roy has done it several times during his coaching career. It’s frowned upon by more traditional hockey people, due to the risks.
Montreal Victoire forward Hayley Scamurra set a new PWHL record for the fastest hat trick in league history. Despite the league being young, it's a mark that could take decades to beat. thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/... #WomensHockey
The Playoffs are also even rougher than the regular season.
Just forget the part where you almost blow it and give up 3 goals in 3 minutes at the end of the game.
Never forget the fish eye cam lol
Here is the Scamurra Hat Trick #PWHL
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I couldn’t watch the #PWHL #Victoire, but apparently they pulled the goalie with 7 minutes left, which itself is wild behaviour and Hayley Scamurra proceeded to score a hat trick in the next 2 minutes.
The #GoldenEyes hung on for the win, which is lucky, because that would’ve been an EPIC collapse.
Today on my podcast Canadian History Ehx: Laura Secord!
When she walked through the night to warn British forces of an American ambush, she helped change Canadian history.
Subscribe on all podcast platforms or read 👇
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💸 Nova Scotia's tourism revenue hit $3.7 billion in 2025 - an 8% increase, outpacing national growth (3%). Nova Scotians traveling within the province accounted for 44% of total spending. Full breakdown at the link.
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#NovaScotia #Tourism #NSTourism #EconomicImpact
A photo of the Porta Nigra, a massive Roman city gate in Trier. Constructed of sandstone blocks, featuring two large cylindrical towers with multiple arched windows and passageways. The weathered structure stands prominently in a modern urban setting, surrounded by buildings. Sunlight casts shadows on the stone facade, highlighting its intricate details and imposing presence.
The Porta Nigra in Trier is the best preserved Roman city gate North of the Alps. It was built around 170 AD and converted into a church in the Middle Ages.
The Porta Nigra was restored to its original state in 1804 at Napoleon's behest.
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Wait… 1944?!!
Was he disappointed with the quality of the house?
You stole that from a hockey card.
I am very excited to begin an exclusive ten-part series for A Letter from a Maritimer about my cross-Canada trip.
I will be covering one province a week.
The history you were never taught along the route I am about to travel 👇
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Why #Hockey? This is why.
#GoHabsGo #StanleyCup
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Jenn Gardiner couldn't be STOPPED! 🤯
She recorded the first 4-goal game in PWHL history and in doing so potted the OT winner for the Vancouver Goldeneyes!
The #Halifax #Thunderbirds have clinched their spot in the #NLL Playoffs!
PETE DEBOER WAS RIGHT. #TexasHockey #MNWild
Personally, I think both teams make it way too complicated. I would just have wins and losses. No points, no OT difference (except tie breaker). Rank the teams based on wins and tie break could be regulation wins.
In an age when few people were literate, the Hymn to Ninkasi, with its steady cadence, provided an easy way to remember the recipe for brewing beer. #history
MACKINNON WINS HIS FIRST ROCKET RICHARD TROPHY! MacKinnon finishes the 2025-26 season with a career-high 53 goals and joins Milan Hejduk (2002-03) as the second player in Avs history to win the award. 🚀
