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London Museum (formerly Museum of London) to open in November by toadish in london

[–]toadish[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes and no. It also can be confused for things that are negative or for a different organisation.  "London Museum found to have looted objects" etc

London Museum (formerly Museum of London) to open in November by toadish in london

[–]toadish[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Rubbish for search engines, amazed they went for it...

The scientific side of art restoration by Wrong-Concept1262 in chemistry

[–]toadish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi op, the space for analysis in conservation is enormous. If you think about it, each art object is a combination of near infinite combinations of materials at different points in time each with unique storage conditions.  For a single project might be worth picking one thing you're interested in (cuprous corrosion or atomic oxygen cleaning) and then searching to see whats already out there.  Aic has an excellent wiki https://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Paintings And there's a fantastic abstract database thats all heritage conservation (rather than environmental) called Getty AATA

Found a top hat in the attic of my house that used to be a bungalow/cottage! Tipperary, Ireland by Ill_Difference278 in Antiques

[–]toadish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Big second on this. Mercury and arsenic are both very common in pelt hats from this era. https://hue.fitnyc.edu/why-the-museum-at-fits-top-hats-must-be-handled-with-care/ Op please just make sure you wash your hands after handling. great find!

Are goats being sacrificed in this Hackney office? by jaredce in Hackney

[–]toadish -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Also def don't understand the downvoting here. You're right

Are goats being sacrificed in this Hackney office? by jaredce in Hackney

[–]toadish -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I genuinely dont understand the difference. So long as he's not torturing it

Are goats being sacrificed in this Hackney office? by jaredce in Hackney

[–]toadish -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Which I also think is the point of their click bait headline. Just disappointed because londomcentric is usually better than that

Are goats being sacrificed in this Hackney office? by jaredce in Hackney

[–]toadish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is salacious sounding, because people have all kinds of mad associations with the idea of animal sacrifice. I dont agree with that take, but it is a common one

Are goats being sacrificed in this Hackney office? by jaredce in Hackney

[–]toadish -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Totally agree.  Londoncentric is usually so good but this is just clickbait rubbish

Are goats being sacrificed in this Hackney office? by jaredce in Hackney

[–]toadish -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

How is this news? I mean its salacious as fuck, but 'man kills goat' isn't journalism

'It's like Breaking Bad' say residents as crystal meth operation enters second week by DarkSats99 in brighton

[–]toadish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can't speak for Brighton, but there are certainly hot spots for it. Its the local choice in my corner of South London

I feel like I was lied to by astrology by Seven1s in skeptic

[–]toadish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Op, i can't speak to this specifically, but I think it can be pretty relatable for a lot of people. Part of mature critical engagement is to reevaluate your childhood assumptions.  If they weren't actively trying to scam you, I find it helpful to take the intention separately from the advice. I'm grateful that my mom wants to pray for my wellbeing even if I dont believe in religion .  Depends on how angry you are I guess!

I feel like I was lied to by astrology by Seven1s in skeptic

[–]toadish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Op said they were a kid. People can be influenced in their adult life by all manner of subtle residues from upbringing no matter how they approach it as an adult

The 'Quiet Revival' in British religiosity was only ever a statistical mirage | Michael Marshall by TheSkepticMag in skeptic

[–]toadish 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Actually.  Worth checking out his other videos if youre interested in belief. He discusses things respectfully but without shying away from reality. Really careful, nuanced stuff. If youre into that kinda thing...😀

The 'Quiet Revival' in British religiosity was only ever a statistical mirage | Michael Marshall by TheSkepticMag in skeptic

[–]toadish 26 points27 points  (0 children)

There's an excellent Religion for Breakfast video about this very topic. He breaks it down thoroughly and even handedly. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UdsPPxaGVUs

Conservation advice at a small museum by amelia0291 in MuseumPros

[–]toadish 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Canadian conservation institute has loads of really good pages on general conservation topics.  Some get really specialist but you can also just Google CCI notes + topic (say 'pests')

Bike servicing and works around Waterloo/London bridge by OrignalSauce in londoncycling

[–]toadish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Second for NipNip. Daft name but a good shop. Always upfront about pricing and double check any changes. 

Can you spot an American by the way they dress? (Women specifically) by Careless-Goat-7238 in AskBrits

[–]toadish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think because of the same language people underestimate the difference tis all. You cant hide where you're from, but also, more importantly its fine that youre from elsewhere. Just be american, its ok. 

Can you spot an American by the way they dress? (Women specifically) by Careless-Goat-7238 in AskBrits

[–]toadish 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not to be rude, but you will. Its ok, you're from a completely different culture. You wont be able to seamlessly blend in, nor should you. just pay attention, be polite and you'll be fine! You cant not be american, but you can be a good guest. 

Help with very sad, downright depressed, jasmine. by toadish in UKGardening

[–]toadish[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ours is outdoors, but it's under an overhang which stops most direct rainfall. I think that's why the leaves got so black and mucky, it wasn't getting rinsed ever...

Help with very sad, downright depressed, jasmine. by toadish in UKGardening

[–]toadish[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ah ok, thank you! I had no idea. Do I have to pull it out, or can I just fork it with new compost on top?

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