My understanding is that "atchoo, atchoo" referred to the black plague; "pocket full of posies" to herbs carried to ward it off; and "we all fall down" to the effectiveness of same.
I recommend "The Double Helix", Watson's memoir of the events and scientific thinking that let to their proposal of the double helix as the model for the structure of DNA. Note, though, that his portrayal of "the girl" (Franklin) is steeped in 50s sexism. But it's a great read that illuminates how science is (still) actually done.
ecomuseboy: "Frost and Fire", also by Bradbury. I've got both that and "The Long Rain" in "R is for Rocket" first published in 1962. (My copy, judging from the writing in blue crayon on the cover, was 25 cents from the bargain bin, and, as should be obvious by now, was well worth the investment.)
My first comment--hi all!
My understanding is that "atchoo, atchoo" referred to the black plague; "pocket full of posies" to herbs carried to ward it off; and "we all fall down" to the effectiveness of same.
posted by Friendly Turtle 19 years ago
In "Pissed off George"
Another great way to manage bookmarks (like del.icio.us suggested above): Furl
posted by Friendly Turtle 19 years ago
In "dream sequence"
Excellent! Can I post this at the other place?
posted by Friendly Turtle 19 years ago
In "We've all heard of Watson and Crick. Who knew about this guy?"
I recommend "The Double Helix", Watson's memoir of the events and scientific thinking that let to their proposal of the double helix as the model for the structure of DNA. Note, though, that his portrayal of "the girl" (Franklin) is steeped in 50s sexism. But it's a great read that illuminates how science is (still) actually done.
posted by Friendly Turtle 20 years ago
In "The story of Diego Garcia is shocking, almost incredible."
kmellis" Hear,Hear!
posted by Friendly Turtle 20 years ago
In "CAM WHORE."
Fuckin' slut.
posted by Friendly Turtle 20 years ago
In "Rainy Planet"
ecomuseboy: "Frost and Fire", also by Bradbury. I've got both that and "The Long Rain" in "R is for Rocket" first published in 1962. (My copy, judging from the writing in blue crayon on the cover, was 25 cents from the bargain bin, and, as should be obvious by now, was well worth the investment.) My first comment--hi all!
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