This week, we take a look at Dr. William Minor, a man whose demons drove him to a terrible crime, and whose search for redemption, while rocky, led to a monumental contribution to humanity.

 

Plus: a video game mystery, spelling be parties, and the triumphant return of English Pub Names!

 

And remember: apostrophes, dammit.

 

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Nebraska History 78 (1997): 165-174

 

Thomas Minor. Wikipedia. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Minor

 

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