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March 18

Single-location graphic novel

A few years ago (more than five, less than twenty), a mainstream US publisher put out a slightly cerebral graphic novel, whose action (conversation, etc) took place in, or in view of, what was, in the 21st century, a single house (or perhaps even a single room of a single house, I forget). There were scenes from the 1990s, the 1960s, the 17th century, prehistoric times, etc; and their order jumped around. I don't suppose that the book sold particularly well, but it got appreciative reviews and it may well have picked up the odd award. I can't remember the title or the name of its creator. Can some kind person jog my memory? -- Hoary (talk) 12:26, 18 March 2023 (UTC)

'Here' by Richard McGuire - the 2014 graphic novel, not the shorter comic that was its genesis. Dr-ziego (talk) 04:47, 19 March 2023 (UTC)

Yes! Thank you, Dr-ziego. The article here about the earlier version is (appropriately) bland, but this appreciative essay chimes with my memories of the book. -- Hoary (talk) 13:30, 19 March 2023 (UTC)

It seems to be out of print, which is a shame. --Viennese Waltz 08:46, 20 March 2023 (UTC)

Old scoreboard of the Marakana Stadium in Belgrade

Hello. A small and frivolous curiosity about the European Cup final played in Belgrade in 1973. Will the old scoreboard in the stadium, the one you see at min. 3:08, have been functioning during the match? I rightly assume so; a match of that level. Thank you very much. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6qTpxE91lg&t=233s 93.41.97.54 (talk) 16:27, 18 March 2023 (UTC)

Mycology identification

Unidentified species on a log in Hawaii.

Which species are growing on this log? Viriditas (talk) 20:50, 18 March 2023 (UTC)

Pending a mycologist, I suggest a bracket fungus, aka Polypore, perhaps a species of Pycnoporus. I suspect that a detailed description of particular features would be necessary for a firm identification. {The poster formerly known as 87.81.230.195} 5.64.160.67 (talk) 01:30, 19 March 2023 (UTC)

Thank you, you are very helpful! Viriditas (talk) 01:47, 19 March 2023 (UTC)

I have left a note at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Fungi#I/d help needed at RefDesk. Alansplodge (talk) 11:20, 19 March 2023 (UTC)

Thanks. Viriditas (talk) 21:51, 19 March 2023 (UTC)

Pycnoporus cinnabarinus or Pycnoporus sanguineus; both occur in Hawaii, says Mushrooms of Hawaii Hemmes & Desjardin 2002. Esculenta (talk) 15:54, 19 March 2023 (UTC)

@Esculenta: thanks. The articles say the mushrooms are inedible, but this means for humans, right? This area used to have a lot of axis deer (their numbers have dramatically decreased in recent years). Do you think the deer used to forage for these mushrooms? Viriditas (talk) 21:51, 19 March 2023 (UTC)

P. sanguineus is used in some traditional medicines, so even though "inedible" (unpalatable) it's probably not toxic to humans (but don't go making tea with it on my account), and it may be a plausible snack to hungry deer, but I don't know anything about the foraging behaviour of deer to comment knowledgeably about that. Esculenta (talk) 22:27, 19 March 2023 (UTC)

If it's useful as a medicine (which is not the same as used as a traditional medicine), it much have a strong effect on human physiology, which means it's toxic. Any medicine taken at ten times the recommended dosage is toxic. PiusImpavidus (talk) 11:37, 20 March 2023 (UTC)

Have you tried posting on one of the many Facebook pages where people heplp identifying fungi? I can think about the FUNGI Magazine one, but there are many more (regional) groups. Whatever advise is aked, carefulness is always advised (especially when mushrooms are involved). https://www.facebook.com/groups/43995545858/ CorradoNai (talk) 10:01, 20 March 2023 (UTC)

We've all focussed on the orange-red fungi, but Viriditas asked "Which species are . . ." so presumably is also interested in the smaller grey/white growths widespread on the trunk (possibly lichens?), and the slightly yellow ones in the crevice towards the bottom left. Anyone?

Bonus points for the slug! {The poster formerly known as 87.81.230.195} 5.64.160.67 (talk) 03:27, 23 March 2023 (UTC)