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The Weird, Wonderful, Wacky, and Whimsical Writings of Sir Thomas Urquhart

By Commonplace Fun Facts on August 1, 2021 • ( 1 Comment )

Certain historical figures are worth studying for the sheer entertainment value. Near the top of that list would be Sir Thomas Urquhart, the Scottish author of the 17th century. What can we […]

The Tragic Tale of Pythagoras and the Deadly Beans

By Commonplace Fun Facts on September 6, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

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Pythagoras (c. 570 – c. 495 B.C.) is most-commonly remembered for the geometric formula that bears his name. What is less-well remembered about him is the way beans contributed to his untimely […]