Mental Floss has details about how, in isolation, "Scientists Working in Antarctica Inadvertently Developed a New Accent."
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The Library of Congress is offering "700 Years of Persian Manuscripts" for free online, Open Culture noted.
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Atlas Obscura focuses on "The 8 Best Astronomy Books for Beginners: From Mary Roach's hilarious look at space travel to astronaut Scott Kelly's photos documenting a year off planet."
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"If You Like to Complain About 'Decimate'..." Merriam-Webster discusses that and other common English words from ancient Rome.