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7 snips Feb 11, 2025
Get ready for some hilariously absurd tales! Discover the giggle-worthy renaming of military vessels and the bizarre legal troubles over a fart in Austria. Dive into the whimsical world where warfare meets sports naming. Explore how BookTok is shaking up romantic literature and the tangled politics within fantasy fiction. Plus, enjoy a peek at a whimsical romance and fantasy show tour filled with playful beach wizards and the challenges of storytelling in modern romance. It's a delightful mix of nonsense and clever insights!
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Woke Submarine
- The UK renamed a Royal Navy submarine from HMS Agincourt to HMS Achilles.
- This change followed concerns that the original name might offend the French, due to its association with a historical battle.
Agincourt's Absurdity
- The renaming of HMS Agincourt highlights the absurdity of naming a submarine after a land battle.
- The battle took place over 600 years ago and far from the sea.
Fart the Police
- A man in Vienna was fined €500 for farting loudly in front of police officers.
- The fart was deemed a "provocative, proctal promulgation" under Austria's public decency laws.