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Tag Archives: History
For Those Wondering
Lessons from history. OK, facts, at least. Continue reading
Avocado’s Number
It’s never too late to embark on a scientific career. I mean, how hard can it be? Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Laughing Frequently, Through History
Tagged History, Science
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Which is Worse?
Old jokes and new learnings. Continue reading
Glory Or
From Alfred to George to Mehitabel: Give ’em hell. Or words to that effect. Continue reading
May You Live Long Enough
A new Scottish-Canadian curse. You heard it here first. Continue reading
Posted in Thinking Broadly
Tagged Attitudes, Community, Critical Thinking, Culture, History
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Interesting Times
Yup. We’re into the second wave of whingeing. Continue reading
Anything You Can Do
Why Annie was wrong. Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Through History, You are Here
Tagged History, Technology, Trains & Boats & Planes
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Good as the Best
And now here’s the civil engineers heard from. Continue reading
More Than Meets the Eye
What I learned from a 19th-century polymath. Continue reading
