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Dec 24, 2022Liked by Annie Rauwerda

this newsletter is the best

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you should read “cod: a biography of the fish that changed the world”

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Dec 24, 2022Liked by Annie Rauwerda

I need to listen to this podcast episode

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Dec 24, 2022Liked by Annie Rauwerda

I feel better knowing that even the coolest person I know sometimes gets jealous :)

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Dec 25, 2022Liked by Annie Rauwerda

I love this newsletter and your book recs. Both of these sounds great for me so here’s a few I’ve read this year that might interest you -

The Personality Brokers - Merve Emre - After listening to the Science Diction podcast exploring the very strange history of Myers Briggs I listened to the audiobook and it was fascinating.

Shark’s Fin and Sichuan Peppercorns - Fuschia Dunlop

Ametora: How Japanese Saved American Style - W. David Marx

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Dec 24, 2022Liked by Annie Rauwerda

Try the book Printers Error, anything by Mary Roach or Bill Bryson :)

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Dec 24, 2022Liked by Annie Rauwerda

I will make my own stats! Got inspired by your quirky ones. It says a lot about us. What do we pay attention to?

From Mexico with lots of appreciation. 🫀

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Dec 24, 2022Liked by Annie Rauwerda

Just skimmed the project by The Pudding you linked and I love it! Wishing you a good new year :)

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Dec 24, 2022Liked by Annie Rauwerda

Thanks for the reminder about my coffee, I nearly forgot to drink it.

Also that post about Onfim was very interesting, I love stuff that shows how ordinary and just like us people in the past were.

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Dec 24, 2022Liked by Annie Rauwerda

loved this, thanks - helped me take stock of my year a bit too! happy holidays :)

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Dec 24, 2022Liked by Annie Rauwerda

(recommend the podcast?)

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Dec 24, 2022Liked by Annie Rauwerda

I liked your piece about Onfim!

Also, the Wiki page for Heil Honey I'm Home is now something I will save for all time, so thanks for that.

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Dec 24, 2022Liked by Annie Rauwerda

The fact about the roommates is so good, love that

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Dec 24, 2022Liked by Annie Rauwerda

how were all of these events counted and recorded

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Dec 24, 2022Liked by Annie Rauwerda

Loved this!

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Little Expressionless Animals -- a short story by David Foster Wallace taking place (partly) within Jeopardy!.

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