Nothing grips a writer or a scientist more than the quest for precision. Hence the popularity with science writers of David B. Williams’ blogpost “Rock or Stone: Is there a difference?” Absolutely. But it depends on whether you are British, American, on land, at sea, or a fan of professional wrestling. photo: gigillo83
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