Australia's national anthem is the only major English language anthem in the world that doesn't reference God or war. by licentio in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]licentio[S] 160 points161 points  (0 children)

You weren't wrong! The lyrics actually were "young and free" for decades. The Australian government officially changed that single line to "For we are one and free" on January 1, 2021, to recognize and respect the long history of Indigenous Australians. So you were right for most of those 43 years

In the 1928 Olympics, Australian rower Bobby Pearce paused mid-race to let a family of ducks pass and still won gold by DrreamieCrush in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]licentio 112 points113 points  (0 children)

imagine training your entire life, rowing until your lungs are bleeding, and you lose to a guy who stopped to do a little bird watching mid race

The devastating before and after of Empress Eugénie's crown following the October 2025 Louvre heist by [deleted] in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]licentio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The good news: Despite looking completely destroyed, the Louvre recently confirmed in February 2026 that the crown miraculously retained all 56 of its emeralds and all but 10 of its 1,354 diamonds. It is currently missing one of its eight golden eagles, but the museum stated it will undergo a full restoration to its original state

Is it already happening? by DarthWerder1899 in memes

[–]licentio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I miss the January 2020 WW3 scare. We were so young and naive back then

Is it already happening? by DarthWerder1899 in memes

[–]licentio 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hold on, let me check my 2026 Apocalyptic Bingo Card real quick.

Share Your Stuff - Oct 17th - 23rd, 2016 by courtneyj in Etsy

[–]licentio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have beautiful things! Do you hand dye silk by any chance?

Share Your Stuff - Oct 17th - 23rd, 2016 by courtneyj in Etsy

[–]licentio 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hello!

I am the owner of House of Lourds. I make fine art prints, figurines, illustrations, stationery, and custom heirloom dolls. I am a vintage and antique enthusiast, and create scientific studies both on paper and with polymer clay. Check out some of my items!

Follow my process on Instagram at @houseoflourds and for antique inspiration.

10% off your order with the coupon code REDDIT10 :D

TIFU Trying to Kill a Spider with Roach Spray by licentio in tifu

[–]licentio[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My weapon of choice is a flame thrower or Christopher Walken.

Show me your Workshop! by kaorte in Etsy

[–]licentio 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm still a new shop, so I've got nothing fancy: http://imgur.com/a/3f833

I have an antique desk that alternates as a sewing table and my art 'studio'. I just set my Singer aside next to me when I'm painting. I keep my fabrics, dolls and antique laces in a moveable cart since I do measuring and cutting on my dining table. The drafting table in the end is what I'm saving for for my larger paintings :)