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Month: May 2002

Human Encyclopedia

Human Encyclopedia

Ask him what time it is, and he’ll give you the history of watch-making. Seriously. If I recognize an actress in a movie but can’t place her, all I ever need to say is: “Where have I seen her before?” I will get an instant filmography, a list of other actors and actresses she’s worked with, and a brief bio. If I hear a name on the news that sounds unfamiliar to me, all I ever need to say is:…

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Planes and Petard

Planes and Petard

He loves aviation, so after seeing a movie he suggested we hang out and take a lazy walk at the local airport. We never expected anything out of the ordinary, but when we arrived at the parking lot there were serendipitous signs reading B-17 and B-24. Half the time, I can’t tell between a bird and a plane, so those words meant nothing to me, but it meant a great deal to him. His excitement puzzled me. It turned out…

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