NASA graciously invited WLBOTT R&D to present our concept for pressurizing and oxygenating the moon. The Visualization In a nutshell, we hope to pressurize the moon to facilitate human colonies and get rid of those pesky micrometeorites. The Pitch Dr. Zenith A. Fluster, representing the Oblivitronix (details here) division, gave an impassioned presentation, unaware that […]
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LOX of L.O.V.E. The Lunar Oxygen Viability Experiment Today WLBOTT embarks on a bold new initiative: LOX of L.O.V.E. In partnership with NASA, we commit to generating an oxygen-rich atmosphere on the moon. Although there are enormous technical challenges, the concept is deceptively simple. The moon’s “soil,” or lunar regolith, is rich in oxygen-bearing minerals. […]
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The Harvest
We are blessed by the WLBOTT sweet potato harvest. As our dedicated followers remember, UC#4 and UC#4-SU planted four sweet potatoes during the totality of the solar eclipse. For the harvest, we enlisted the help of Texas Elders and an Argentinean Agricultural Attaché. One of our harvesters was an Argentinean Agricultural Attaché. Following the harvest, […]
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Russian Outgassing
[Thanks to UC#1 for bringing this breaking news to our attention.] WLBOTT, of course, sent a crew to investigate. From the ISS side, the unmistakable sound of clinking pots and a faint, cheerful hum of Russian folk music drifts through the hatch. Suddenly, two Russian astronauts, Yuri and Svetlana, appear, wearing aprons over their flight […]
As faithful readers of WLBOTT will recall (here and here), our bachelor farmer, with the help of Tess Twinehart, is exploring different religious traditions, hoping to find the best matchmaking services to alleviate his loneliness. Today, our bachelor farmer BB40 is exploring the world of Hindu matchmaking. It is a world BB40 was not expecting. […]
We are currently being attacked on two fronts: One of the difficulties we’ve encountered is that our assets seem to be simultaneously liabilities. “Who to bless and who to blame?” Global Market Dominance WLBOTT is currently the line leader for “curated absurdities.” We have a death grip on the #1 and #2. The Monopoly of […]
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The Buttery Ruble
Ruble to Rubble Earlier today…. A few hours later…. And just as we go to press…. Peering into the future…. Wednesday, November 27, 2024 Later the same day (11/27/24) Butter Behind Locked Doors WLBOTT Responds to the Russian Butter Crisis To respond to this crisis, WLBOTT is introducing to the Russian market a delicious blend […]
“The Minister’s Black Veil” by Nathaniel Hawthorne: This 1836 short story explores themes of secret sin and the nature of humanity. It tells the tale of Reverend Mr. Hooper, who suddenly begins wearing a black veil over his face, causing unease among his congregation. The veil symbolizes the hidden sins that individuals carry, prompting readers […]
The wimple was a common medieval head covering, particularly for married women and nuns. It was a close-fitting cloth that covered the neck, chin, and sometimes even the cheeks, framing the face. The wimple was often worn with a veil draped over it and was seen as a respectable, modest form of dress. It symbolized […]
Oh, have we discovered a delightful rabbit hole. We were continuing the theme of Women’s Head Coverings, this time focusing on Catholic traditions. But this led us to head coverings in medieval paintings, which led us to the Arnolfini Portrait by Jan van Eyck. WLBOTT: G, are there medieval or renaissance paintings that feature women’s […]