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Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Math and Whales

Following an index reference to whales will lead you to this picture, though no discussion of whales:


And following a reference to a large-eared mathematician will lead you to this one:

I never thought of indexes as places to have fun, but this quick read made me think again.

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

The Things for Which I Thirst

Miss E, who works downstairs in my building, recently forwarded me an email from her department regarding training in "Catholic terminology."  The examples given were along the lines of "What is a diocese?  What is the difference between a bishop and archbishop?"  I jokingly suggested that she add hyperdulia and anamnesis to the list.