Delightful japes & curious observations
Welcome to a small cabinet of oddities: amusing research, tiny facts, and playful musings. No pretence — just joy, curiosity and the occasional surprising footnote.
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A short taste: spectacles, reflections and the way faces rearrange when you look twice.
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Essays
Short, often silly, sometimes learned pieces that begin with 'On...': on glasses, on squash, on being in trees.
Word of the week
A word chosen for its flavour, history or delicious oddness.
Wise of the week
Funny little rules and modest commandments to carry in your pocket.
I'm feeling lucky
A cheerful press of the button and fate will choose a piece for you.