In 1980, a psychiatric nurse at Chicago's Michael Reese Hospital (and mother of two) divorced her husband in the midst of a particularly troubled married life and decided to pursue her lifelong dream of an acting career. She was 40.

Tech enthusiasts: My entire house is smart. Tech workers: The only piece of technology in my house is a printer and I keep a gun next to it so I can shoot it if it makes a noise I don't recognize.

Sir David Attenborough as insects. A thread.

bingley: you told elizabeth her inferior social standing is a disgrace? darcy: yes bingley: and this was… before the proposal, or after? darcy: during bingley: darcy

The US election is tomorrow.  If you, like me, are tired of horse-race-style reporting, and need to zoom out, I wanna tell you a story. It’s about an ancient force influencing the election. And, as a bonus, it’ll give you an Easter egg to watch for as the returns come in. THREAD

The mRNA vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) are kind of brilliant at a science level. I’ve had a few people in my real non-Twitter life ask me to explain how it works so I’m going to try my best here in this thread while I’m waiting for a patient to show.

Growing up, my Muslim family never celebrated Christmas. This year I am not going home, because pandemic, so my roommates are teaching me how to have my first proper Christmas. I am approaching this with anthropological precision. Here are a few observations.

My lovely, hilarious, not-on-Twitter sister has been keeping us entertained for months with her #MovieMonday pics, and she has allowed me to share some with you. (Thread) #furloughantics #moviemondays #lovemysis

My favourite species of birds are the ones named by people who clearly hate birds. (thread)

when you're trying to print something

22 Minutes presents: The Official Canadian Pandemic Anthem.

1/ This is a story about an escalator, and what might be. It will be exciting to some people in the Town of Gander, Newfoundland, and considered nuts to those everywhere else, especially in cities. This is one of the best things about living in a small town.

Joe Lycett as sewing machines. A thread 🧵 #NationalSewingMachineDay

They took him from his family. At Elkhorn Residential School, Canada tried to take everything from him. But Tommy Prince, the great-great-grandson of Chief Peguis, survived.

did i do this right

If any of you are under the impression that our billionaires might succeed in "escaping" to space, while the world burns, let me put those fears to rest with what I know from being the spouse of a NASA flight controller. 🧵

Ryan Reynolds as gin bottles. A thread.

This is the story of what followed—and what I learned about love, grief, and the stories we all need. 8/8 theatlantic.com/magazine/archi…

Good evening! It’s that time of year again where I round up some things I thought were touching, lovely, silly or gas this year. God knows we could all do with the distraction right now 🤪🤪🤪 So sit back, relax and dive in. Hope you enjoy 💕