Reader’s Note
8 out of 10
Bryson's the boy for this stuff. I now know roughly how big the earth is and who worked it out first, which is more than school managed.
by@books_and_binsWritten 30 January 2026Read 28 January 2026Edited 3 February 2026
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A Short History of Nearly EverythingBill BrysonIn the Margins
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