k3tan

Found a new self hosted dashboard called Glance.
Makes for an excellent home page.
https://github.com/glanceapp/glance
Home page with various widgets - weather, world clock, search engine directed to Kagi, bookmarks, markets, rss feed and latest releases of favourite software.
https://m.primal.net/JmQK.png
A thumbnail view of all my favourite YouTube channels.
https://m.primal.net/JmQL.png
Top posts on my favourite subreddits.
https://m.primal.net/JmQM.png

2024-07-24 09:14:24

Looking for cleaner, non-toxic alternatives to:
- toothpaste/toothbrush
- dishwasher tablets
- laundry detergent
- hand soap
- body wash
- shampoo
- deodorant
- shaving cream
- moisturizing cream
- fragrances
(asking for a friend, of course)

2024-07-19 09:53:19

This is the year of the Linux desktop!

2024-07-17 23:30:57

"Google's concept of community is wanting you to swallow their sludge advertisement and control your speech."
🎯
#nevent1q…d5a3

2024-07-17 08:27:35

Send interest rates to 17%
https://www.news.com.au/finance/is-it-normal-to-feel-poor-21yo-reveals-sad-aussie-trend/news-story/085a535c425c2fbb4368d7cbdfe857ba

2024-07-17 06:12:38

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should work now, sorry

2024-07-17 04:55:46

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lol, decent*
so not that great.

2024-07-17 04:54:48

If anyone is looking for a privacy respecting, open source keyboard for Android with swipe typing support, consider Futo Keyboard.
Trying it out now. Descent replacement for gboard.
https://keyboard.futo.org

2024-06-24 12:05:35

https://image.nostr.build/2d8cb55cf4e08122e4e7a5f207c55ad0030b99d1fb6c11e306384155086f4706.jpg

2024-06-12 09:59:04

...and this is what they're willing to report.
fucking lol.
https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/multibilliondollar-failure-aussie-doctors-rip-into-covid-response/news-story/0310c30199e73cbe7392a95cfc3c2c3c

2024-05-22 02:21:47

2024-05-03 09:33:53

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shop.ministryofnodes.com
Plug & Play
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RdftQywN6A

2024-04-25 07:58:27

IMPORT YOUR EXISTING SAMOURAI WALLET INTO SPARROW WALLET
Read entire post before attempting at home!
You will need:
1. Your Samourai Wallet seed phrase (12 words)
2. Your passphrase
3. Sparrow Wallet downloaded and installed on to your computer. (https://www.sparrowwallet.com)
Configure your server. This could be your own node, or a public electrum server. I have selected Blocksteam's electrum server here.
https://void.cat/d/tepSUYuDJZwEZtwNmuf6C.webp
Toggle on your server using the switch on the bottom right. It should turn yellow, green or blue depending on what you've selected.
Go to File -> New Wallet, or click on New Wallet.
https://void.cat/d/77w9Z2qJVWRw8hqKjgrU54.webp
Name your wallet.
https://void.cat/d/Mpjvk4PUpaMbUW8TQDXZdy.webp
Click on New or Imported Software Wallet.
https://void.cat/d/Qe3dUWMpXikRabdrwYU95u.webp
On the dropdown menu besides the Mnemonic Words (BIP39), select 12 words. Type your seed into the fields displayed in the correct order from 1 to 12.
Check the "Use passphrase?" option. Insert your passphrase and click Create Keystore.
https://void.cat/d/RwGXKENhUxDop61gmFEsZZ.webp
Click on Import Keystore.
https://void.cat/d/6gnrC8FAYy1LqFTqJHL2V8.webp
Reenter your passphrase as prompted
https://void.cat/d/EF2cnjoDQ1sAiqwMYqW3wV.webp
Click on Apply on the bottom right.
https://void.cat/d/GBzT1GXF14YMTSTtTWo5FB.webp
If you want to add a password to open up your wallet with, enter one, otherwise click No Password.
https://void.cat/d/RRGNKKmpQikdUJKxbFccXJ.webp
In the bottom of the settings page, you will see "Add Account..." button. Click on it.
https://void.cat/d/SzPC67pcdjZPQe7imFn3An.webp
From the dropdown menu, select Whirlpool Accounts
https://void.cat/d/JZn4zB5Zj2xXxR9maDuhny.webp
Your wallet will be scanned by the server you have selected. You should also be able to see your respective deposit, premix, postmix and bad bank accounts.
https://void.cat/d/XnAkV8pYvReFbqmKCPiXg8.webp
You should now be able to send your bitcoin to another wallet/address of your choosing. I would recommend sending this out to a hardware wallet.
Notes:
- Be sure you obtain sparrow wallet from sparrowwallet dot com. Get it right!
- Because you are inputing seed words into a computer, ensure no keyloggers are installed. Be wary of dodgy browser extensions.
- Dojo users need not worry. This is for those who used SW backend.
- Beware of scammers on the Sparrow Telegram chat. They're out in full force today. Nobody will ask you for your seed words. Do not give them out to anyone.

2024-04-10 17:23:59

Hold your own keys.
Use your own node.
Follow privacy best practices.
The rest is noise.

2024-03-19 23:21:48

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soon™

2024-03-11 10:53:37

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BITCOIN HASN'T EVEN TURNED ON THE AFTERBURNERS. SEND IT LFG!!11!!1!! 🚀🚀🚀

2024-01-21 03:11:15

If you or anyone you know is interested in a play & play Bitcoin node, point them here.
#nevent1q…zjcn

2024-01-11 09:00:26

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Honestly, shop.ministryofnodes.com
Plug & play and get on with your day.

2023-12-17 09:57:40

@npub1qny…95gx reached out to me today, concerned for my welfare after seeing the state of the mempool.
I'm fine, doing well, with my lightning channels that were opened at 1sat/vbyte.

2023-11-24 20:13:07

shop.ministryofnodes.com
#nevent1q…2e5e

2023-11-16 02:14:30

Upgraded my internet service plan to the highest speed tier.
Customer service representative: "Enjoy your new superfast internet, don't go downloading too many Linux ISOs".
😂😂😂

2023-11-14 09:33:48

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And probably because sparrow server didn't exist when I created the series.

2023-11-13 21:54:18

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https://youtu.be/vGuxGTtHEYA?si=GPR7XvDCR0upG8E-

2023-11-10 20:05:17

'Opinion' piece published on mainstream news outlet still telling the public inflation is caused by supply chain issues, war in Ukraine and greedy businessmen.
The solution is for you to increase your productivity and get paid less for it.
You can't make this stuff up.
https://www.news.com.au/finance/money/costs/joe-hildebrand-the-one-thing-that-will-save-australia-from-ruin/news-story/5bc589fa4902c83c9847e82a3ad01403

2023-11-09 12:21:37

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it's gettin wild in the mempool.

2023-11-06 05:13:34

The psyops to return to the office are intensifying.

2023-11-05 00:58:11

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lol

2023-11-04 10:52:14

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Excellent point!

2023-11-04 10:12:33

It's a good time to move away from uploading your family photos/videos to cloud storage offered by big tech (apple, google, microsoft, amazon, facebook).
Consider self hosted free and open source software solutions instead. I like Photoview and Photoprism, but there are plenty of others.
https://github.com/awesome-selfhosted/awesome-selfhosted#photo-and-video-galleries
Context:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMHK4-J5Sz4

2023-10-31 00:26:50

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I went to UNSW. This is how the lecturers spoke.

2023-10-29 00:25:15

Testing push notifications

2023-10-28 01:04:45

When does the middle east start exclusively accepting Bitcoin as payment for oil?

2023-10-26 10:49:45

Anyone working on open source firmware for cars? I don't trust any of the shit these car manufacturers are loading into their dashboards.
GrapheneOS motor vehicle edition?

2023-10-26 08:48:44

I was 10 years old when I asked my father why we don't have a global currency.
It made complete sense to me, as a 10 year old.

2023-10-24 23:27:16

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https://www.ministryofnodes.com.au/sparrow-wallet-101-self-custody-your-bitcoin
https://image.nostr.build/35ae1aa9aa71cd174c71140292be357dd7a339ae323444d99059096be56ea9e0.jpg

2023-10-24 22:47:40

MINISTRY OF NODES BITCOIN NODEBOX
Plug & play Bitcoin node available for purchase
Full description and details here:
https://shop.ministryofnodes.com
https://image.nostr.build/6ac97d0d283bb83401879889f5611d48a95f569f9a22b1ee3cf2eb8dee9b4e36.jpg
Easy to follow 6 minute setup and configuration video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RdftQywN6A
Prefer to build your own? Tutorial playlist here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCRbH-IWlcW2A_kpx2XwAMgT0rcZEZ2Cg

2023-10-24 00:11:42

The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

2023-10-11 12:02:13

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no such thing as permanent suspension.

2023-10-11 01:54:33

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If you want to learn, I've got a series of tutorials showing you how to run a node.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCRbH-IWlcW2A_kpx2XwAMgT0rcZEZ2Cg

2023-10-10 19:36:34

Seeing what is currently going on over at X, "bring back the guillotine" doesn't seem so bad now, does it?

2023-10-10 03:51:26

Let's see what happens to this account. Probably nothing, because he supports the current thing.
https://image.nostr.build/78eabe3f9358185e253d656306a1f9cf16432dc6aa3592b372782abe69750d7f.jpg

2023-10-10 00:01:27

Fresh communism delivered direct to my inbox.
https://image.nostr.build/0e79db9461694a4faae8ff7e3e7255be2aca7adb24bf4644d7e108552f4f2dbd.jpg

2023-10-05 20:30:30

"Bitcoin Maximalism" has an entry on Investopedia 😂
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/bitcoin-maximalism.asp

2023-10-03 01:23:03

boom boom boom
https://image.nostr.build/6f3ffe47797e073d9a8d6ce1881849f848633713cc618a5e9553cfba9f32caf2.jpg

2023-10-03 01:17:38

You may not like it, but this is what peak performance looks like.
https://image.nostr.build/5b0e4ed465aa5f84bc9ed6331d8af0484007a56dfbcfd62bc37f8450e0e9b179.jpg

2023-10-02 10:35:51

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https://image.nostr.build/8c93f713356722e152f14492a336a9dc8d04aa01fca98b5051c626cc9ce72fbe.jpg

2023-10-01 13:08:52

Bitcoin has lived in my mind rent free everyday for over a decade.
Wild.

2023-10-01 12:50:36

I can't believe how good the game theory of Bitcoin is. Amazes me everyday.
The block size
The supply cap
The difficulty adjustment (absolute genius)
The ~10min block intervals
The fee market
The private/public keys
The UTXO set
The p2p network
The adversarial and anti-fragile nature of it all
Just incredible foresight. Never seen anything like it before.

2023-10-01 07:31:46

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if by 'human' you mean 'consistently wrong', yes.

2023-10-01 07:20:10

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Every 10 minutes, the guillotine drops.

2023-10-01 06:17:00

When you realise computers and the internet are tools for freedom, not just entertainment...
https://image.nostr.build/5da525e7f048656ffd516dcbc703e41bb6a551bd123fdd2de66f11876711b2c2.png

2023-09-30 13:24:39

10 things I like about Bitcoin   
- Open source
- Finite supply
- Fair distribution
- Decentralised
- Sticks to the rules
- Seizure resistant
- Censorship resistant
- No downtime
- No leader or central authority
- It's global

2023-09-30 12:45:34

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You'll soon be asked to benchmark against RPi5. I already have. 😂

2023-09-30 12:39:37

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What was that? I couldn't hear you over the sound of the mempool clearing... again.

2023-09-30 12:04:03

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cheap imo

2023-09-29 23:17:37

X marks the spot where a thriving community once lived.
h/t @npub1pk3…gwnd

2023-09-28 23:35:54

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prob not

2023-09-28 22:30:36

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pumped for over heating, under powered, unstable, unreliable hardware?
absolutely.

2023-09-28 19:44:35

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is it because you didn't report him?

2023-09-28 18:58:14

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I remember the day @npub1a2c…w83a joined Nostr.
Someone was spamming dick pics on the Global feed non stop. 😂
Glad that was sorted out.

2023-09-28 12:36:03

For your safety.
https://www.commbank.com.au/support/security/cryptocurrency-payments.html

2023-09-28 10:10:18

LFG
https://image.nostr.build/4df0d0de57c34fb6d12b3072c67db25f6408b4248a06fd7a1347ef05d8c1c743.jpg

2023-09-27 20:51:02

A step by step guide for newcomers on how to self custody, alongside an important FAQ on how to improve.
https://www.ministryofnodes.com.au/sparrow-wallet-101-self-custody-your-bitcoin
https://image.nostr.build/35ae1aa9aa71cd174c71140292be357dd7a339ae323444d99059096be56ea9e0.jpg

2023-09-27 20:34:32

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If you tweet this phrase and someone reports it, you will get suspended.

2023-09-27 20:25:09

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lol

2023-09-27 01:08:25

DIY MULTISIGNATURE WALLETS FOR SELF CUSTODY
There's been a bit of chatter around DIY multisignature wallets using hardware wallets from different vendors. As you dip your toes into it, here are some questions you might want to ask yourself.👇
1. What do I need to back up? What exactly am I backing up here?
2. What do I do if I lose one of the hardware devices?
3. What do I do if one hardware device is compromised?
4. What do I do if a hardware device updates to a new firmware that is no longer compatible with the multisignature software tool I'm using?
5. What do I do if the multisignature software tool I'm using is no longer compatible with a hardware device I'm using?
6. How often do I check my hardware devices to see if they're still functioning?
7. How often do I update the firmware to my hardware devices? Will this break anything? Have I tested post firmware update?
8. Where do I physically store my hardware devices?
9. Where do I store the seeds to the hardware devices?
10. Have I tested recovering my multisignature wallet?
11. Have I tested recovering my multisignature wallet in an alternative software to the multisignature tool I'm currently using? Do I get the same result?
12. Have I tested creating and signing a transaction from my multisignature wallet using all possible combinations?
13. If I need to restore my multisignature wallet, does the order of the devices matter in the software tool I'm using? Have I tested this?
14. Device specific considerations - Would you be comfortable with keeping (for eg) a Trezor One in a location that others have access to?
15. Have I thought about this setup from an inheritance perspective in the event something unforeseen were to happen to me?
Side note: some examples of multisignature wallet software tools include electrum, caravan, specter, sparrow and lily.
Whilst multisignature wallets add considerable security to your Bitcoin, DIY options right now present opportunities to shoot yourself in the foot if you're not careful. Some of the questions are deeply personal.
It takes time and effort to understand the complexities involved.
Freedom doesn't come for free.

2023-09-26 12:47:22

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2023-09-26 11:50:16

HERE WE GOOOOO
#nevent1q…j0wt

2023-09-26 11:40:06

Have they considered stopping the printing of money?
https://image.nostr.build/08c24ade3d218cfdc29c36d69ad0fe0dae67e854ec9de491e51650e0f4212e1e.jpg

2023-09-26 06:52:38

PSA: The electricity at my place will be out tomorrow from 7am to 5pm AEST (ridiculous, I know).
As such, the Ministry of Nodes website, webstore and BTCPayServer will be down.
Not your keys, not your coins.
Not your node, not your rules.
Not your home, not your hash.
Not your ISP, not your connection.
Not your grid, not your power.

2023-09-26 06:14:12

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I have LNURL on my btcpayserver (ketan@btcpay.ministryofnodes.com).
Been getting zapped all day on it. Not sure if there's compatibility issues. Works fine with Zeus?
https://image.nostr.build/25277a9857c353f82eb979e7c8ef5dc16835011ca735f78e3c3c09b6b29fa7c8.jpg

2023-09-25 12:12:24

"Bring back the guillotine" tweets are getting more attention on Twitter than my original post ever did.
Streisand effect, phenomenon in which an attempt to censor, hide, or otherwise draw attention away from something only serves to attract more attention to it.

2023-09-25 03:20:51

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note1e9z59t826ajsz6akz8g5n2t47d4vy45arjda8wulyhunggumwmnqexhqly

2023-09-24 12:56:28

STATEMENT REGARDING MY TWITTER/X ACCOUNT
Today, my Twitter/X account was permanently banned and my appeal to have it overturned was denied.
There was no warning issued, no 2 week suspension, no option to delete the offending tweet. Just straight permanent deplatform.
My offending tweet?
"Bring back the guillotine."
I quote tweeted this sentence to the video presented here on 3rd September.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1698249077061009496
Someone reported the tweet and my account was irretrievably shut down on the basis of violating rules against violent speech.
The vaccines (and vaccine mandates) caused so much harm to people all over the world. Many lost their livelihoods, incomes, businesses, marriages, families, confidence and will to live. Some lost their good health and worse, some lost their lives. The coercion to get vaccinated was immense, and to be told "it was a choice" is a kick to the teeth. Today, many regret having taken the vaccine.
My crime? I dared open up the conversation on how best to hold decision makers accountable for their decisions.
Meanwhile, other Twitter handles are able to post these and keep their accounts. The inconsistencies and arbitrary nature of these suspensions is ashtonishing.
https://image.nostr.build/a1b456c03a938e3bbe2f89e6eccad0424088aae132844053fd519e80a853ba0c.jpg
https://image.nostr.build/a8ef0f9b25fb2d18cd870fdeb5dfa4de5d6b023004680d4e44ff52c5c2d1978b.jpg
Having said that, I fully accept the consequences of my actions.
On a brighter, more productive note, I'm proud to have educated thousands on my YouTube channel (Ministry of Nodes) on how to hold their own keys and run their own Bitcoin node such that these arbitrary decisions can't be made with people's money. I'm convinced it will get worse, and that we need Bitcoin more than ever.
As part of my educational content, I also sell plug & play Bitcoin Nodeboxes to those who want to quickly get up and running without the steep learning curve that goes behind it. Have a watch of how easy it can be.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RdftQywN6A
I'm offering 10% off to those who purchase a Nodebox with the discount code GUILLOTINE for a limited time.
shop.ministryofnodes.com for details.
https://image.nostr.build/4efeffd13a3c954f242196c10c6d810386f22398ac0485fe19dfe8a1d6e7611f.jpg
Thanks for reading, nostriches.

2023-08-20 20:03:04

Stock levels have been replenished!
#nevent1q…6grp

2023-08-13 13:45:11

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia is pretending to care about my safety.
https://cdn.nostr.build/i/316dc59f053a977e0611bee63bf097537ef7dbfd06b7a395b13f6409af6539cf.jpg

2023-07-12 11:33:03

At the Bitcoin Sydney meetup today we discussed holding Bitcoin in your superannuation (retirement) fund. Thank you @npub1nul…8x3m for the presentation!

2023-06-26 07:14:48

The Ministry of Nodes Bitcoin Nodebox makes it quick and easy to connect your own node to your wallet.
Hold your own keys, use your own node.
So you can get on with your life.
If you watch at 2x speed, it's 3 minutes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RdftQywN6A

2023-06-24 21:37:43

"Running" Bitcoin Core on a computer simply isn't enough.
You must use it to:
1. Verify incoming payments and wallet balances
2. Broadcast transactions.
In other words, you need to connect your wallet to your own Bitcoin node.
Sparrow Wallet makes this easier.

2023-06-24 06:56:01

🚨 🚨 🚨
Introducing the Ministry of Nodes Bitcoin Nodebox
An easy, plug & play way for you to run your own Bitcoin node and use your hardware wallet with the best bitcoin related free and open source software.
https://shop.ministryofnodes.com
It comes with a 6min setup instructional video.
Have a watch of how easy it can be to hold your own keys and use your own Bitcoin node. There are troubleshooting notes if you have issues and video call support is available.
https://youtu.be/0RdftQywN6A
Starting at $300USD, this offers a cost effective way to become a First Class Bitcoin Citizen.
Read the full FAQ to find out if this product is for you.
For those who want to take a DIY approach, or simply don't want to trust, the Ubuntu Nodebox 2022 playlist is for you. It takes you through step-by-step on building your own Bitcoin node.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCRbH-IWlcW2A_kpx2XwAMgT0rcZEZ2Cg

2023-06-01 09:15:46

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well deserved

2023-05-08 11:32:53

hello

2023-04-22 20:17:48

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keep the rpi4 for other projects. i use mine as a media player. libreelec.tv

2023-04-22 07:15:53

Great for a Bitcoin node.
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/770315

2023-04-07 12:32:23

Digital Privacy & Security Checklist
https://i.imgur.com/p380u6Y.jpg

2023-03-20 03:51:21

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why sudo mkdir?
it should just be mkdir in /home/user/fulcrum_db

2023-03-15 20:49:54

Produce goods and services that people want.
Accept Bitcoin as payment.
Spend earned Bitcoin on goods and services that you want.
Build circular economy. Escape CBDCs and centralised systems of control.
It all starts with you.

2023-03-13 10:15:41

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I have a video series for you!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCRbH-IWlcW2A_kpx2XwAMgT0rcZEZ2Cg

2023-03-10 12:05:25

HODL

2023-03-04 23:48:22

"Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System
Abstract: A purely peer-to-peer version of electronic cash would allow online payments to be sent directly from one party to another without going through a financial institution."
Central banks and banks are no longer required.

2023-02-28 23:22:33

It's unfortunate this wasn't published in 2021.
https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/10-myths-told-by-covid-experts-now-debunked/news-story/d414984470291668356217f4b3fa1f9c