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We didnt even know they were there: the little-known bands finding fans years later

MusicSurprise fame has found bands decades after they recorded music, including a group who originally made an album when they were just 11 years old In December 2021, a band called Panchiko played a gig. Hundreds of fans were there, at Metronome in Nottingham, England, singing along to their songs. All of this might seem like a standard routine for bands, but for the three members of Panchiko, it was a marvel.

Why are all the planets spherical but asteroids are not? | Notes and Queries

SPECULATIVE SCIENCEWhy are all the planets spherical but asteroids are not? Krishan Bhatnagar, Lindsborg KS USA Asteroids start out round but soon after they start taking performance-enhancing drugs. This causes them to bulge out unevenly hence their asymetrical shape. Sally, Toronto Ontario Add your answer ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7tbTEoKyaqpSerq96wqikaKafqbK0rc2dqK6dop6ytHvQrpyrsV9leXaDlGxjZmxobYN3eI9pZaGsnaE%3D

Cats are natural libertarians: nothing less than equality is acceptable to them | David Leyonhjelm

Oliver the cat and NSW senator David Leyonhjelm. Photograph: Helen Dale/SuppliedOliver the cat and NSW senator David Leyonhjelm. Photograph: Helen Dale/SuppliedOpinionCats This article is more than 8 years oldCats are natural libertarians: nothing less than equality is acceptable to themThis article is more than 8 years oldDavid LeyonhjelmMy four wonderful cats are all individuals, refuse to identify with groups, and I spend a lot of time meeting their needs. Sounds like libertarianism to me

Courting controversy: from H&Ms coolest monkey to Guccis blackface jumper | H&M

H&MCourting controversy: from H&M’s ‘coolest monkey’ to Gucci’s blackface jumperLast year, the Swedish brand’s “casual racism” led to the appointment of a diversity division. But can brands really learn from their mistakes? It’s been just over a year since H&M apologised for an advertising image featuring a black boy modelling a hoodie with the slogan “Coolest Monkey in the Jungle”. The Swedish brand issued the following statement at the time: “We have got this wrong and we agree that, even if unintentional, passive or casual racism needs to be eradicated wherever it exists.

Dropbox hack leads to leaking of 68m user passwords on the internet | Dropbox

The Dropbox data breach has highlighted the problem of password reuse. Photograph: AlamyThe Dropbox data breach has highlighted the problem of password reuse. Photograph: AlamyDropbox This article is more than 7 years oldDropbox hack leads to leaking of 68m user passwords on the internetThis article is more than 7 years oldData stolen in 2012 breach, containing encrypted passwords and details of around two-thirds of cloud firm’s customers, has been leaked