But It’s Thomas Jefferson’s Koran!
(Washington Post) Rep.-elect Keith Ellison, the first Muslim elected to Congress, found himself under attack last month when he announced he’d take his oath of office on the Koran — especially from Virginia Rep....
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Fast Food Nation
I actually finished Fast Food Nation before the the New Year’s weekend, but I had set aside blogging for travel and holiday goodness. I’d already heard quite a bit about the book before picking...
A Short History of Nearly Everything
Just finished Bill Bryson’s A Short History of Nearly Everything. I have to admit although a few of theories are a tiny bit dated he does a very good job of making a huge...
Hide and Go Seek… Some Problems in Greek History
I’m looking for a book called Some Problems in Greek History by Arnold J. Toynsbee. There is supposedly an essay within it that I recall seeing quoted at least twice now that I’d like...
X-rays reveal Archimedes secrets
(Associated Press) A series of hidden texts written by the ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes are being revealed by US scientists. Until now, the pages have remained obscured by paintings and texts laid down on...
