Compass Knowledge Before Gioia Claims Invention
Readable excerpts describe mariners knowing magnetic needles long before Gioia born in a Tuscan village near end of thirteenth century. The article argues Phoenicians Greeks and Romans did not invent it and credits early Chinese and Chow dynasty periods, noting dangers of early shipboard compasses and Gioia’s improvement with a magnetized needle pivot for stable navigation.
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Humor and Philosophy by Duncan M Smith
A fragmented verse medley weighs wealth fame and contentment against humble living. It teases the lure of material symbols, asking if fortune truly brings happiness while noting that steady work and simple quarters may offer true peace.
Fragmented quotes reveal chaotic dialogue on work and life
A stream of disjointed lines references business, weather, bargains, and personal habits. The garbled text mentions Leowing, Parrot, and various unnamed figures, suggesting a revelatory but unclear excerpt from a dialog or column with multiple speakers.
Fragmentary note on a writer and narrator style
The readable fragments describe a writer preparing for a documentary with a focus on Hawkwork and fetwork. It mentions a general wait for Hewlwork rather than fetwork and hints at the inertia of good people.
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