How far back in time can you understand English? An experiment in language change

"As his post goes on, his language gets older. 100 years older with each jump. The spelling changes. The grammar changes. Words you know are replaced by unfamiliar words" Fascinating. So how far back in time can YOU go?

With so much AI-generated imagery about, being a self-employed illustrator can feel a bit daunting.

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David Squires on … Jim Ratcliffe’s comments and his need for some home truths Our cartoonist reflects on the Manchester United co-owner’s recent statements and electioneering, via the prism of Cracker’s DCI Bilborough

They always are, but this is a Cracker from @davidsquires.bsky.social on Big Sir Jim

20 minutes extra before and after training feels a bit low in meeting the threshold for being a shining example of 'hard graft'. Who are the best historical examples of arriving to training early and leaving late? Normally I feel like it's when players practice set pieces.

In an article on Brentford's Thiago Silva in the Guardian last month, a former Cruzeiro colleague gave the following quote when describing his work ethic.

Finally some good news

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I really enjoy reading your stuff. Thank you.

What a time to be alive.

This Brent-like Doctor comparing football teams to sperm. You can pinpoint the exact time the documentary was made through his choices of club.

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He makes himself big

lol

Scrooge's Fitbit.

I tell you what, that Santa Claus has got real presence about him

Congratulations!

@footballramble.bsky.social Gag sack :(

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Cole the Goal provided divine intervention in GW15 to take me clear in my mini-league & keep me climbing the rankings.

But am I being set up for a massive fall?

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Gabriel spotted at Arsenal training ground

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Just doing some Christmas shopping

Leicester XI. Big shake up from Ruud. Offering Mike Truk his first start for the club.

Wout Faes comforting his owners that he'll come on for a 1 pointer

Yes, shame that they've Sully'd the kits this year.

Amazing run but it's a lot of games for an injuryman. Won't start all.

Telling the grandkids about Flekken 🅰️🟨 and Lewis ⚽🟥

Nah, keep preaching. They have a lot to learn.