ON TWITTER

#PASSCHENDAELE

One of the bloodiest campaigns of the First World War began on 31 July 1917. More than 500,000 men died in the conflict, which lasted several months. @Lordfawlty said: “When you go home, tell them of us & say, for your tomorrow, we gave our today” @fatreg noted: “I doth [sic] my hat. #Passchendaele 3rd battle of Ypres. Without you we’d live in a very different place indeed.” @Liv_archer shared: “#Passchendaele centenary reminds me that it doesn’t matter how much history I study, the people will never become irrelevant.” @gj_bramley tweeted: “That War and this battle were no doubt a huge senseless loss of humanity. The arrogance of nations and leaders – no glory.”

#HAPPYBIRTHDAY HARRYPOTTER

JK Rowling celebrated turning 52 yesterday, 31 July, a birthday she would later give to boy wizard Harry Potter, who would be 37 this year if he aged in real time. @rosesvshawn noted: “‘You’re a wizard, Harry’ and now he is 37.” @Hhnerdyreader tweeted: “I’m so thankful for HP to be written and words can’t described the gratefulness I have toward its existence – ALWAYS.” @fandegregpernia commented: “#Happy Birthday harry potter, boy who lived, taught us to face our fears never give up, love conquers all & stand up for what’s right #Potterheads” @milcanoehly said: ‘Forever thankful to @jk_rowling for creating a story that brings me out of my darkest times.’ @standleylaw reckoned: “One of the best ideas JK Rowling had was getting Harry Potter copyrighted and published.”

#SIGNSYOUREOUTOFSHAPE

People took to Twitter to poke fun at themselves regarding their fitness. @geoffreyclark37 tweeted: “You will watch whatever is on tv... rather than trying to find the lost remote.” @jimishbathia shared: “You dont like the song ‘Shape Of You’.” @googlygirl98 joked: “You need to rest after using an escalator.” @Alohababe2011 posted: “Even your arms can’t fit into your skinny jeans.” @Mollycocktail observed: “You bleed Nutella.”