Things I learned by reading books

...at least the books I was reading late last night:

1) The NASA Gemini program was so-called because the space capsules were two-seaters (Mercury flew solo astronauts, only).

2) Hardy's book on Ramanujan was based on lectures he gave at Harvard in 1936. [book]

3) George Washington wrote a letter to Benedict Arnold on 5 Dec 1775 ("It is not in the power of any man to command success, but you have done more—you have deserved it, & before this I hope, have met with the Laurels which are due your Toils, in the possession of Quebec") [book]. What the hell is that about? Wasn't Benedict Arnold a traitor? I guess this letter was written before that happened. I wish I knew something about revolutionary America—I guess I should read more books like this one?

Two more ideas for new glasses

I could just copy Bruce, even though he's got the financial restructuring look on his face:

Or how about Barry Goldwater:

Am I on the wrong track here?

I need a new pair of glasses

Somehow I lost my glasses, which I never wear except in the middle of the night when responding to strange noises, vomiting cat(s), or other emergencies.

I like this Ho Chi Minh look. But could I carry it off?

Not that it matters to the vomiting cat.

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