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February 1889. "With a phone at my ear, I have heard Mr. Edison’s phonograph read off a page of Nicholas Nickleby so clearly that not one word in twenty was lost; the phonograph’s voice was as distinct and as loud as that of a telephone in good working order." #GiftArticle🎁

The New Talking MachinesA noted architect and writer commends Thomas Edison for his progress in developing the phonograph and predicts great things for its future.www.theatlantic.com

"It was never SpaceX’s intent to hit the moon."

Drifting SpaceX rocket heading for accidental collision with moonScientists and sky gazers will watch intently as rocket’s upper stage slams into lunar surface on Wednesdaywww.theguardian.com

Strange but, in the past two days, I have had three really positive things happen to me and I'm in mini shock over how bizarre and unexpected that feels.

Another morning where something green helps me face the day.

The discourse is as polytropos as Odysseus.

Enough with those Achaeans; back to the Roman Empire.

Avenged. www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

Emily Wilson · An Uncomplicated ManAs they say at the awards shows, I was humbled to learn that Christopher Nolan has read at least the first line of my...www.lrb.co.uk

'T'sall you get.

Just slow down is a great one.

How to keep cool in a heatwave: 25 tips from the people who know best, from a Rio lifeguard to an Egyptian archaeologistFor some, scorching days and humid nights are just the norm. So how do they stay chilled and comfortable?www.theguardian.com

Eek, a church.

Wildfire season.