Five Things on Ukraine, Skin, Democracy, Walls, Cricket - Issue #617

This is a really strong and well-argued essay why we have to do everything possible to ensure the Ukraine wins.

I still remember the time when our sunscreen had an SPF of 8 and we thought 12 would be way to much and too expensive. Also, I was always sunburned...

Hostility to democracy runs deep because the establishment has failed to uphold its side of the bargain.

University of Virginia researchers have invented a method of 3D printing with soil and seeds, which could be used to create walls teeming with plant life.

I have never understood Cricket nor have I understood while people watch, but I do like the classic old white Cricket jumpers they were, very stylish. But playing Cricket for five days in the heat really doesn't sound like a good plan at all.

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