Miscellaneous items I found of interest during the week.
Things British Kids Did to SURVIVE Winters Before Central Heating
YouTube: Has seen a surge in adoption, making it a close second to Facebook for overall reach, and remains a top platform for news consumption.
Instagram: Has experienced one of the biggest increases in adoption and monthly engagement since 2022.
TikTok: Continues to grow, but its daily use has slowed, suggesting a move from explosive growth to a more consolidated user base.
X (Twitter): Is the only major platform showing a sustained decline in account ownership.
LinkedIn: Has seen a significant resurgence in adoption and active use after the pandemic.
Reddit: The community on Reddit has doubled since 2020, with the sharpest gains seen among the 45-54 age group, according to Librarianship.ca.
A pro-democracy Venezuelan politician wins this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. Is it a rebuke to Trump?
Cataloguing Women’s Auxiliary Territorial Service records from the Second World War
¿Ascendencia española?
Starting October 14, MyHeritage is offerring a new series of live genealogy webinars entirely in Spanish, alongside 30 Spanish-language sessions available on demand.
How much do we love our pets?
According to a Globe and Mail article by Mariya Postelnyak, Consumer Affairs reporter, “costs of owning a dog in 2025 ranged from $1,418 to $4,480 a year, depending on the size and breed of the dog, adding up to as much as $17,343 to $53,935 over the course of a pet’s lifetime. During a cat’s lifetime, the range … is between $13,095 and $73,585.”
Thanks to the following individuals for their comments and tips: Anonymous, Daniel Horowitz, Dawn Kelly, Gail, Ken McKinlay, Nick Mcdonald, Teresa, and Unknown.
