Writers make notes on whatever scraps are lying about. Jean-Jacques Rousseau made notes on playing cards during walks that were later written up as his Reveries of a Solitary Walker.
Writers make notes on whatever scraps are lying about. Jean-Jacques Rousseau made notes on playing cards during walks that were later written up as his Reveries of a Solitary Walker.
Writers make notes on whatever scraps are lying about. Jean-Jacques Rousseau made notes on playing cards during walks that were later written up as his Reveries of a Solitary Walker.
Similar to reading a newspaper, dime novels and penny dreadfuls were meant to be read quickly and discarded, unlike the hardbound high literature that was written in volumes and published for the elite.
The Moche left no written record but they did leave a fabulous account of their life and times in paintings on pots and vessels. Many show every-day events and objects such as people, fish, birds and other animals.
British Petroleum faces huge penalties that may reach $18 billion for violations of the Clean Water Act. BP has already written off the cost of its cleanup effort after the spill, but penalties aren't tax deductible.
British Petroleum faces huge penalties that may reach $18 billion for violations of the Clean Water Act. BP has already written off the cost of its cleanup effort after the spill, but penalties aren't tax deductible.
British Petroleum faces huge penalties that may reach $18 billion for violations of the Clean Water Act. BP has already written off the cost of its cleanup effort after the spill, but penalties aren't tax deductible.
The late-medieval Voynich manuscript is written in a seemingly uncrackable code. Scholars remain deeply divided on whether it contains useful knowledge, or is instead an elaborate joke.
The late-medieval Voynich manuscript is written in a seemingly uncrackable code. Scholars remain deeply divided on whether it contains useful knowledge, or is instead an elaborate joke.
The late-medieval Voynich manuscript is written in a seemingly uncrackable code. Scholars remain deeply divided on whether it contains useful knowledge, or is instead an elaborate joke.
In tennis, the foot fault is a subjective penalty, with many players believing that it should be called according to etiquette and not the written rule.
In tennis, the foot fault is a subjective penalty, with many players believing that it should be called according to etiquette and not the written rule.
Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written early in the career of playwright William Shakespeare about two young "star-cross'd lovers" whose deaths ultimately unite their feuding families.
The Dalai Lama said that if he is to be reincarnated he will leave clear written instructions, and is contemplating ideas that break with the ancient system.
The Dalai Lama said that if he is to be reincarnated he will leave clear written instructions, and is contemplating ideas that break with the ancient system.