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Reflecting on the differences between ancient and modern definitions of heroism.

The story of Daphne depicts metamorphosis as the process by which living bodies are converted into everlasting symbols of culture, as the laurel that symbolizes Roman imperium, or power, arises from a moment of desperate resistance.

What if modern technology were given to the ancients?

Why do we pronounce woman as "wu-mun" but pronounce women as "wi-min"? The answer lies in what I like to call "The Case of the Shifting Vowel."

I think it's worth remembering this when handing someone a present.