See 1974’s Phase IV for another take on ants as the story’s antagonist. It’s notable for being graphic designer Saul Bass’s only directing credit, as well as that general 1970s slow-paced creepiness that is as much atmosphere as story.

Corporate “wellness” speech for a concert, sounds like.

Not after midnight please! We all know how that turns out.

This is sadly most likely stowaways that either fell off ships, or more horrifyingly, have been possibly tossed overboard after being discovered by crew.

The feet, being encased in a floatable material — shoes — eventually detach and float to shore.

The differences between the classic American and English breakfasts are one of those things that make travel between the two countries so pleasing, at least for me.

Different enough from one another to feel mildly exotic, yet similar enough to make you feel (mostly) at home.

Did wonder while I was over there ages ago why no one had shown them you can fry green tomatoes too for a bit of variety. Searing a ripe one just kinda makes a mess, lol.

This really rises to one of 2023’s oddest stories. I mean, I don’t even have a square for “Indian-Canadian Cold War” on my 2023 bingo card.

Bike’s a bit dirty, but that’s inevitable when you commute in our rainy winters.

A Crust Ramanceür. Built it out as my commuter/touring bike.

Haha no. Just a rider with very particular tastes.