Link: How to weigh an octopus

How to weigh an octopus in only 8 wriggly steps (brief video) by Aquarium of the Pacific, via andrewducker, with entertaining narration/subtitles.

Link: Guyana, Venezuela and why we should be worried

Y'all may remember siderea's prescient, detailed, actionable coverage of the Covid pandemic as it developed. Check out her pestilence tag for historical and recent posts.

Given her track record, I am paying very close attention to siderea's new post The Essequibo (Buddy-ta-na-na, We Are Somebody, Oh): Pt 1 about how Nicolas Maduro, president of Venezuela, is trying to start World War Three.

Ohhhhh, this is why the US military is sinking Venezuelan "drug boats."

No preparation advice (yet). I suppose preparing for war looks a lot like preparing for a pandemic. Stock up on essentials, and build community connections.