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Early Yankee origins and a library pain debate
The piece traces the term Yankee to 18th century New England, noting its insult-laden Dutch origins and shift from cider praise to a regional label. It also discusses klepto-biblionania, librarians distrust, and a claim that pain is mental, arguing pain derives from the mind rather than nerves.
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Hastings
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
New
New England
New Netherlands
Irving
Connecticut
New Amsterdam
Fanland
Husban
Indy
Scientific American