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Why Does E=mc²? (And Why Should We Care?)

by Brian Cox

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Memoirs of a Polar Bear

by Yōko Tawada

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“Without feelings insignificant decisions become excruciating attempts to compare endless arrays of inconsequential things. It's just easier to handle those with emotions.”
― Ann Leckie, Ancillary Justice

tags: emotion

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“Sit up straight, Dlique. Don’t dismember your sister, Dlique, it isn’t nice. Internal organs belong inside your body, Dlique.”
― Ann Leckie, Ancillary Sword

tags: dismember, internal-organs

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“You have to learn to get up from the table when love is no longer being served.”
― Nina Simone

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“You don’t need to know the odds. You need to know how to do the thing you’re trying to do. And then you need to do it.”
― Ann Leckie, Ancillary Mercy

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“Sure I do,” countered Lila cheerfully. “There’s Dull London, Kell London, Creepy London, and Dead London,” she recited, ticking them off on her fingers. “See? I’m a fast learner.”
― V.E. Schwab, A Darker Shade of Magic

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Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge — 27025 members — last activity Aug 07, 2026 06:19PM
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The Lady Vaults — 275 members — last activity Sep 28, 2020 11:02AM
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