From sciencemuseum.org.uk

The first self-propelled wheelchair was invented in 1655 by Stephen Farfler (1633-1689). Farfler had broken his back as a child, and this had rendered him paralyzed from the waist down.

At the age of 22, Farfler used his expertise as a clockmaker to create a wheeled chair that would allow him to move independently. The frame was based on a three-wheel chassis and worked by turning handles attached to a geared front wheel using a system of cranks and cogwheels.

Dear people of the US, guy from Germany here. Just a few thoughts from a country that once was ruled by a Nazi Führer.

If your Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) only enforces terror and injustice against unwanted minorities - it becomes the Gestapo.

If the National Guard only guards a dictator's interests - it becomes the SS.

If the president only presides over a repressive regime - he becomes a Führer.

It's as simple as that.

Rise up. Resist.

Before it's too late.

Let's Make Hope Normal Again - Green Party Political Broadcast

A message from Zack Polanski, the new leader of the Green Party of England and Wales

Naturally, our legacy media is unlikely to pick this up as there's no hate or kicking down

youtu.be/qxt4HCjd7VA

#GPEW #GreenParty

Wie geil ist das denn bitte? 😄

Illusion und Wirklichkeit | Radelnde Kunstinstallation

The cyclist & the galloping horse

#BikeToot #ArtAndCycle #Cycling #Radfahren

It was the year of the Great Darkness. Chameo, the Lord of DarkSky, became ever more erratic. His followers grew uneasy. Many were seen in the free fields of the Mastodonians, setting up temporary tents, talking to each other about the decline of DarkSky and occasionally asking a Mastodonian passer-by about life in the free fields.

What shall we do about the visitors from DarkSky, one of the knights asked the Lady Joan Mastodon.

Let them find their own way, she said. Most will return to Chameo, their souls are bound to the Great Algo, even if they don't know it themselves. But some will stay.

Those who stay will be welcome, make sure to help them settle. Those who wish to leave we shall not stop. We need not worry either way. Our task is unchanged: to make free expression resonate. Go, plant your hashtags now.

#JoanMastodon #DarkSky #BlueSky #MastodonMigration #hashtags

#JoanMastodon

The Girls will come over for their autumn visit, Roamer, my Lady Joan said to me. I'll be in the kitchen all day. Feasts don't cook themselves. I shan't be tooting for a while.

She must have noticed my surprise.

Yes, Roamer, no toots from me until the Girls are here and the soup is on the table.

She stood up and raised her voice a little, as was her wont when she declared matters of principle. Three things are needed to fight the Great Algo: good toots, good hashtags, and quality meals shared with our friends. Don't forget the meals, Roamer. Don't forget the soup and the stew.

#meals

Well, this is interesting;

Defend Our Juries have set the Police (and behind them the Govt.) a real test in the wake of today's terrorist attack on a Synagogue in Manchester; focus your resources on the likely targets of terrorism, or use the police to arrest peaceful demonstrators in Central London.

You could not have a starker demonstration (pun intended) of how the proscription of Palestine Action has gone wrong (both practically & politically)

#politics #protest
theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/o…

Police ask for protest against Palestine Action ban to be postponed after Manchester attack

Exclusive: Organisers say protest will go ahead as planned and it is up to Met whether or not it prioritises arrests

^{Ben Quinn (The Guardian)}