Michael in the Centre

Left on some things, centre on others and sometimes in the right ... Trying to live the examined life

[Michael in the Centre @michaelk77]

@CookersOzStyle Seems legit

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@archi_tradition

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@ai_for_success @archi_tradition My favourite!

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@ryan_cropp @_thmitchell Ikr … I feel guilty every time I listen. The new right however is a lot like the old left tbh

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@yashar @ritcho35 the comments!

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@CatherineKingMP can we understand why @qatarairways were denied additional flights into and out of Australia ... why are Australians and Australian businesses always paying more?

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

Jim Thorpe, a celebrated Native American athlete hailing from Oklahoma, achieved fame as an Olympic Gold medalist and is often regarded as one of the greatest athletes in history. In 1912, he represented the United States in the Olympics held in Sweden, where he was joined by future General George Patton as a teammate.

Before conquering the three-day decathlon, encompassing ten track and field events, Thorpe had already secured a gold medal in the pentathlon with remarkable ease. However, during the second day of the decathlon, just before the 1500 meters race, Thorpe encountered a setback – his shoes had disappeared, likely stolen. In a desperate search for a solution, he turned to his teammates and managed to find an extra shoe, though it was too small. Nevertheless, he squeezed his foot into it. He then stumbled upon the other shoe in a trash bin, which, conversely, was too big for him. To make it fit, he ingeniously padded it with a couple of pairs of socks.

Undeterred by this footwear predicament, Thorpe faced off against the world's finest decathletes and remarkably won the 1500 meters race. During the decathlon, he demonstrated his exceptional talent by securing first place in four events and finishing no lower than fourth in the remaining six events, all while wearing mismatched shoes. Consequently, he clinched yet another gold medal.

Upon receiving the prestigious accolades, King Gustav V of Sweden bestowed two Olympic gold medals upon Thorpe and declared him the world's greatest athlete. Graciously, Thorpe replied with a simple "Thanks."

After the Olympics, this versatile athlete pursued an illustrious career, excelling in various sports. He ventured into the National Football League as a two-time All-American college football player, briefly played professional basketball, and enjoyed a fruitful seven-season stint in Major League Baseball. Thorpe's legacy as an extraordinary athlete and his inspiring feat with the mismatched shoes have left an indelible mark on the world of sports.

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@dawsonhunt_ @dom_lucre What kind of person believe this rubbish?

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@historyinmemes Met him in Melbourne when I was at the gym with my kids … the guy was working out but took the time to say hello … good luck to him!

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@PaulWardUK @andytomlee @YallopDiana Ahh … when the English do it it’s good old fashioned competition … anyone else ‘not in the spirit’ … what this has shown us is there is always more than a hint of truth to old adages … #whingeingpoms

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@MayneReport Doesn’t look like he lost balance … he took advantage of an opportunity … this current situation is typical of the whingeing English - spirit when it suits them / competitive when it doesn’t.

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@The_Real_Joakim @PatsKarvelas You don’t have to

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@CookersOzStyle Just a bloke trying to do a job … I love that most Australians are like this

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@culturaltutor @EDoulaveras

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@StateOfLinkedIn @EDoulaveras

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@Crok425 @BoundingComics Stupidity … and race politics over facts

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@EdKrassen 20 years ago I wanted to be posted to the U.S. to work for a couple of years … I was offered a great job 2 years ago to do just what I dreamed of doing in my 20’s … didn’t even have to think about it … there was no way I’d take my young children to the US to live.

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@wikileaks Great question … terrible answer

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@TheDailyShow @dulcesloan This tweet captures a lot of what is wrong with the US right now both ends of the political spectrum are as bad as each other … let’s not worry about facts and historical accuracy let’s support people we identify with … do better

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@simonharley I watched this and didn’t like it when it came out … this tweet and it’s responses makes me think I have made a mistake