Redfox8

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[–] Redfox8@mander.xyz 1 points 8 months ago

Pink was also covered by red. I believe the name for pink comes from the plant group Dianthus, which includes carnations. They were a popular adorment worn by men on their suits at weddings for a period of time, during which probably made the colour reference familiar to most people and then became the norm (Hopefully that's all correct, that's what I understand at least!).

There also exist 'pinking scissors' for cutting those trianglar jagged edges to fabrics. The term 'pinking' refering to the Dianthus flower petals that have a jagged edge.

So pink was a shape rather than a colour originally!

[–] Redfox8@mander.xyz 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I thought I had some web pages saved from researching possible plants for my garden here in the UK, but I can't find them now unfortunately. This book, however, is very nice! https://rbgeshop.org/products/plants-from-the-woods-forests-of-chile

Ps I deleted my post as I realised afterwards that the round had actually finished already (it was a bit of a slow-brain day!!), but you clearly read it quickly! Thanks for adding my late vote :)

[–] Redfox8@mander.xyz 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

As a Little Owl kept me up half the night whilst camping once, just about drowning out the volumous snoring of another unknown camper (not sure if that's a plus or minus!) then I have to favour the demure looking Milky Eagle Owl for this round!

[–] Redfox8@mander.xyz 1 points 8 months ago

My thought too, it's the snear on the right that got me!

[–] Redfox8@mander.xyz 3 points 8 months ago

From what I know about the Mayans, I suspect few other places on earth would require it or be able to facilitate it. IIRC don't think there are many, if any, rivers in the Yucatan peninsula, it's very flat - though there are underground rivers that cut through the limestone bedrock. I expect almost everywhere else has rivers and lakes to not need to build anything or is too hot or dry, rainfall wise to maintain something like that. It's not that far from the sea though, which is interesting, so maybe the type of fish hunted were a specialty?

[–] Redfox8@mander.xyz 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Cheering on the Snowy and Barn owls. They're both on the same side of the draw so I may have to pick one if they both reach the semis!

[–] Redfox8@mander.xyz 15 points 8 months ago

Pot kettle black. Also a monstrous gobshite. He was bad enough just as an annoying business owner, now we have to put up with so much more.

[–] Redfox8@mander.xyz 15 points 8 months ago

Welcome to politics, there's all sorts going on that we know nothing about that will influence who says what about whom, when and why. Hypocrisy is irrelevant to these people. He's just influencing.

[–] Redfox8@mander.xyz 3 points 8 months ago

Today/the last week, I have been mostly listening to Instant Rewards by Tides from Nebula, along side their previous album From Voodoo to Zen.

[–] Redfox8@mander.xyz 1 points 8 months ago

Probably not, there's plenty of people who mostly just listen to the radio and don't own much music. Sounds much the same. If it doesn't work for you then it doesn't work for you!

[–] Redfox8@mander.xyz 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It's an awesome opening to the album, "oooaaaahhh POWERRRNERRD!", classic Devin!

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