Shout out specifically to this kid who crossed my social media this morning on Facebook, who insisted upon being the Edmund Fitzgerald and his mom being the Gales of November.

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Nazi 'wonder weapons' in their proper place: in the museums of their victorious enemies, who vanquished them.

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So, yesterday we had a family trip to the Science Museum. It's been years since I've visited properly, and I enjoyed it enormously. A few things that caught my eye, which might become a thread. Will probably do another one on the Flight gallery later.

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I've just learnt the name "Javier" comes from the Basque "Xavier", which comes from "Etxeberri" - "etxe =house, berri=new", Newhouse, itself a very common surname (with variations: Etxeberria, Echeverría, Echevarría, Etxebarri...).

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Rest in Peace, Irish Olympian & European champion runner, Ciara Mageean who has died aged 34. Such as tragic news to hear from an incredible talent. 👇 BBC News - Olympic runner Mageean dies aged 34 www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athlet...

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