The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong

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In January of 1749, a London advertisement promised an impossible show at The Haymarket Theatre: a full-grown man would jump into a wine bottle and, from within it, sing. You won't be surprised to find out that the show didn't happen. But you will be surprised by what happened instead.

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The Constant: A History of Getting Things WrongBy Mark Chrisler
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