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Church Promotes Dead Whale but Suppresses Rite in a Dead Language
Xanten, Germany – St Viktor’s Cathedral in Xanten is hosting a giant 46-foot sculpture of a dead whale. According to the diocesan newsletter: “It is important for the church to support dead animals in the name of climate justice while suppressing a rite in a dead language.” “Of course, the piece has to be by an Israeli artist,” said Bishop Engels, “because we Germans can’t do enough to convince the world of how not racist we are. And we also love trees and whales. They’re pre
Simian Practicalist
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Spesse Volte by Pope Leo XIII
Pope Leo XIII (b. 2 March 1810 – d. 20 July 1903), born Gioacchino Vincenzo Raffaele Luigi Pecci, began his pontificate on 20 February 1878. His papacy is the fourth longest in the history of the Church. He is known for having composed the Prayer to Archangel St Michael and for the encyclical “ Humanum Genus ” on freemasonry published on 20 April 1884. The encyclical “ Spesse Volte ” was published on 5 August 1898. It is relatively short at approximately 3,400 words in 29 par
Very Average Joe
1 day ago


Study: mRNA Vaccines & Renal Complications
An editorial by J.M. Orient titled “Negative Evidence: Renal Adverse Events Following COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination” was published in the Winter 2025 issue of Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons ( Volume 30 Number 4 ). The article is about 10 pages, including references. After the introduction in which the author simplistically discusses the conflict of so-called Left and Woke vs Right, she mentions the approach that conveniently favors the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines despite
Simian Practicalist
2 days ago


No Means No, Except for Future Dental Appointments
Philadelphia, PA – A man is confused after his dental appointment. “I was brought up with ‘No means No’, especially when a woman says it,” said the man. However, after his routine dental checkup, the clinic receptionist insisted on booking his next appointment in six months. “I gently refused, stating that I would call when I’m ready, but she insisted and put me down for an appointment and their system to remind me via the phone,” said the man. “I thought No means No. It’s so
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Feb 20
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Spesse Volte by Pope Leo XIII
Pope Leo XIII (b. 2 March 1810 – d. 20 July 1903), born Gioacchino Vincenzo Raffaele Luigi Pecci, began his pontificate on 20 February 1878. His papacy is the fourth longest in the history of the Church. He is known for having composed the Prayer to Archangel St Michael and for the encyclical “ Humanum Genus ” on freemasonry published on 20 April 1884. The encyclical “ Spesse Volte ” was published on 5 August 1898. It is relatively short at approximately 3,400 words in 29 par
Very Average Joe
1 day ago


Praeclara Gratulationis Publicae by Pope Leo XIII
Pope Leo XIII (b. 2 March 1810 – d. 20 July 1903), born Gioacchino Vincenzo Raffaele Luigi Pecci, began his pontificate on 20 February 1878. His papacy is the fourth longest in the history of the Church. He is known for having composed the Prayer to Archangel St Michael and for the encyclical “ Humanum Genus ” on freemasonry published on 20 April 1884. The encyclical “ Praeclara Gratulationis Publicae ” was published on 20 June 1894. It is relatively short at approximately 5,
Very Average Joe
Feb 18


Film Review: Predator: Badlands
Despite some silliness, it is surprisingly entertaining and enjoyable.
Very Average Joe
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Church Promotes Dead Whale but Suppresses Rite in a Dead Language
Xanten, Germany – St Viktor’s Cathedral in Xanten is hosting a giant 46-foot sculpture of a dead whale. According to the diocesan newsletter: “It is important for the church to support dead animals in the name of climate justice while suppressing a rite in a dead language.” “Of course, the piece has to be by an Israeli artist,” said Bishop Engels, “because we Germans can’t do enough to convince the world of how not racist we are. And we also love trees and whales. They’re pre
Simian Practicalist
19 minutes ago


No Means No, Except for Future Dental Appointments
Philadelphia, PA – A man is confused after his dental appointment. “I was brought up with ‘No means No’, especially when a woman says it,” said the man. However, after his routine dental checkup, the clinic receptionist insisted on booking his next appointment in six months. “I gently refused, stating that I would call when I’m ready, but she insisted and put me down for an appointment and their system to remind me via the phone,” said the man. “I thought No means No. It’s so
Simian Practicalist
Feb 20


USS Bush Deployment to Continue Bushes’ Gulf War Tradition
Washington DC – The Pentagon has reportedly ordered a second aircraft carrier strike group to prepare for deployment in the Middle East. “Look, Iran should be grateful that I’ve told Benny to shut up because he would like nothing better than to treat Iran like Gaza,” said President Donald Trump. The president, however, has again warned Iran that “there will be big beautiful ships that can do big things” while insisting that talks should continue. “But in the tradition of Pre
Simian Practicalist
Feb 12
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