Episode #697
News Items
Who's That Noisy
- Answer to last week: Cassowary
Science or Fiction
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Item #1
Science
In the 17th century, 40% of children failed to live to adulthood. https://www.tullyhistoricalsociety.org/tahs/medical.php
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Item #2
Science
Estimates of literacy in 18th century New England are from 90-100% for men, and 31-48% for women. http://www.history.org/foundation/journal/winter11/literacy.cfm
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Item #3
Fiction
Beds were shorter than the modern standard, reflecting the generally shorter stature that was typical of the time. http://www.history.org/foundation/journal/winter08/stuff.cfm
Skeptical Quote of the Week.
‘ I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do.’ - HAL 9000