Paul FordDec 17, 2022
If it behooves you, instead of thinking any more about Twitter—hit us with some PDFs, some incomprehensible sociology, a fact about your town, some poetry no one cares about, political theory that will never land, obscure social history, climate links, math things, some tech so obscure 20 people use it. We want your inner noise. Just push the gas on your own ephemeralism and launch us into the future.
Show threadRich
@ftrain I can do a fact! I live right next to Wanstead Flats, part of Epping Forest just outside London, UK. It is still the right of property owners (that's me!) to graze their livestock on Wanstead Flats, should they wish. I could keep a herd of sheep in my local park! #sheepfacts
Dec 17, 2022 at 3:45pmWeb
Show threadPaul FordDec 17, 2022
@rich do people ever test it out?
Show threadPaul FordDec 17, 2022
@rich the #sheepfacts tag is a little unpopulated so let me add: Sheep have rectangular pupils. https://spca.bc.ca/news/fun-facts-about-sheep/
10 fun facts about sheep

Want to learn more facts about sheep? Sheep are a common farm animal, but many people don't know a lot about them. Check out these fun facts!

BC SPCA
Show threadTown vs. Beagle KillerDec 17, 2022
@ftrain whaaaat
Show threadRichDec 17, 2022
@ftrain I would love to say they do, but alas, I suspect the logistical details of becoming a hobbyist livestock farmer prove too complex for your average East London hipster.
Show threadPaul FordDec 17, 2022
@rich maybe that's for best because now we can dream
Show threadBigDDec 17, 2022
@rich @ftrain I hate to be a pedantic old codger, but it's a flock of sheep🤠. Herds are for cows. Cows would be easier to keep. Sheep are brainless.
Show threadRichJan 25, 2023
@BigD You are entirely correct, and what about social media made you think anyone would object to pedantry? The Internet is pedantry's sulphate-rich growth media!
Show threadDo Not FreezeDec 17, 2022
@rich @ftrain Up until a few years ago, Montana had a law that required schools to tend to students' horses if they rode to school. Once in a while a bunch of kids would have a ride-your-horse-to-school day and the principal would have to scramble to find a place to keep them.
Show threadRichJan 25, 2023
@donotfreeze @ftrain I LOVE THIS