Odds and Ends of History

Odds and Ends of History

SNL UK wasn't a disaster! (Odds and Ends #92)

Plus why HS2 is being slowed down, and my review of Project Hail Mary.

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James O'Malley
Mar 25, 2026
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A photo of Lindisfarne Priory, which I visited last weekend.

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Hello! It’s time for Odds and Ends, your semi-regular round-up of the most interesting links I’ve seen this week, plus some shorter takes.

This time I’m featuring:

  • My take on SNL UK

  • Rachel Reeves is doing some good (maybe)

  • Why HS2 is being slowed down

  • How to pay for an energy price cap

  • A brief review of Project Hail Mary

  • How irony is fuelling the Trump regime

  • A major YouTuber talking about address data!

Now let’s get started!

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