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  2. Multiplying on the Fingers.

    The human hand is the basis of arithmetic. Primitive man counted on his Angers. When he reached ten, he had to begin over again; and that is the reason of our having a decimal ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,297 words
  3. Dame Durden's Post Office.

    Everyone under 38 is invited to write letters here. The best will be published, and perhaps win a prize, and even the worst will be read with interest. Writers may choose any member of the Court they please to ...

    Article : 1,791 words
  4. Two Simple Fastening Devices.

    A new method of fastening one's shoe-laces is provided by the invention which we illustrate herewith (says the "Scientific American"). It consists of a pair of simple fasteners secured to ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 443 words
  5. Human Hair.

    Most people are no doubt rather perplexed by the vagaries of their own hair, and will be glad for scientific explanation of certain features in its growth, This is to be obtained in "Knowledge" ...

    Article : 796 words
  6. Strategic.

    Of a well-known and somewhat eccentric drench writer the following amusing story is told. Meeting one day in the street a publisher with ...

    Article : 166 words
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