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The first video of the Moon orbiting the Earth

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In a fly-by of Earth on its way to Jupiter, NASA’s Juno probe took a short movie of the Moon orbiting the Earth. It’s the first time the Moon’s orbit has been captured on film.



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Diving down deep then climbing back out

Diving down deep then climbing back out

“Will you still be the same Daddy you are now?” “What do you mean, my love?” “Well, when you had your last job, I didn’t really see you very much…” This time off work has been a blessing. I’ve been able to look back with horror at my

By Oli Watts 13 Aug 2025
Visit places that make things you love

Visit places that make things you love

Take the fork off the main road and drive on into nowhere. Through the scrubby sandy forest down a twisty windy road. Park near the pier. It’s the wrong end of town, but you’ll be rewarded with a fine walk to your final destination. Head down the high

By Oli Watts 03 Mar 2025
An alabaster monolith of fun

An alabaster monolith of fun

Walk down the main road in Billund and you’ll spot it straight away. An alabaster monolith. But this one is hewn from fun, friendliness and play. We’ve just come back from our second trip to Lego House: a place where everything really is awesome. Inside you’ll find

By Oli Watts 24 Feb 2025

Weeknote 26/7

A short work week this week - just Thursday and Friday after taking the first part of the week off to enjoy the summer holidays. We had a beautiful few days, exploring a Lego Exhibition at Suffolk Archives, a beautiful trudge around Needham Lake with our besties (bonus points for

By Oli Watts 25 Jul 2021
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