Leonardo da Vinci was so, so much more complex than history realizes. 

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Louis Pasteur blames British anti-quarantine stance on unhealthy English obsession with commerce---sounds familiar somehow---PLUS! Everything you need to beat cholera from the friendly neighbourhood druggist.

Top health professionals lobbied to have spitting outlawed in public, and very seriously advised citizens to stop swapping spit.

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Covid19, Schmovid19. 

But seriously, wash your hands.

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Ex Quovis ligno non fit Minerva--apparently! ;)

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Does what it says on the tin! 

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Gordon Cooper was an outspoken believer in UFOs, aliens and a coverup by the United States government to prevent citizens from knowing the truth. He may have leaned a little too far into those beliefs...but who can know for sure?

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A lovely collection of Moon myths from around the world, perfect for bedtime!

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Meowing by Aladdin

Barking by the neighbour's dogs

A colourful excerpt from the journals of one of the first Portuguese voyages around Africa. 

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