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Why was 1984 set in 1984?

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Meaning of a 19 century joke printed in a newspaper, with punchline "Oh, mother, what a good job the cat’s a black one"

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What is Hobbes?

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Why did Sir Arthur Conan Doyle decide to kill off this character?

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Origins of quote: "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup."

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1960s kids book with "invisible" dust which people think improves everything but doesn't actually exist

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Why didn't Hermione or Dumbledore use the Time-Turner to defeat Voldemort?

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Is Judaism represented in the Narnia books?

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In what order should Rick Riordan's mythological series be read to make the most sense, and what is the chronological order?

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Understanding a reference to Tom Sawyer in the context of avoiding work

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Does Snape talk in code?

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How did the Inklings originate?

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What are the Riddle Rules?

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The Torah is written without vowels?

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Why was the Obscurus omitted?

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How to read é, ä, û?

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African dystopia with children on the run

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Was Susan ever able to return to Narnia?

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Identify a story about murders of homeless people

answered May 25, 2017 at 20:14

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What evidence was there in "The Naked Sun" to suggest that Baley had feelings for Gladia?

answered Feb 6, 2017 at 16:59

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What does a dog barking at a crow signify?

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Did Stevenson really claim to have been inspired by brownies?

answered Dec 16, 2017 at 18:34

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Short story where people are handicapped in the name of fairness and equality

answered Jun 28, 2018 at 14:02

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Does a translation editor need to know the language of the source document?

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Children's book about a stuffed dog and stuffed cat who eat each other when their owner leaves

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Identify Source of Quote on Running Out of Breath and Commas

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Book about a boy blinded by a firecracker

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Poet from the 50s / 60s who said being a poet was like standing out in a storm trying to be hit by lightning

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Was Sybill Trelawney named after "the" Sybil?

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Book that ends with the lines "Fall in love, it makes you brave. Ah, yes, very brave."

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Why was 1984 set in 1984?

Meaning of a 19 century joke printed in a newspaper, with punchline "Oh, mother, what a good job the cat’s a black one"

What is Hobbes?

Why did Sir Arthur Conan Doyle decide to kill off this character?

Origins of quote: "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup."

1960s kids book with "invisible" dust which people think improves everything but doesn't actually exist

Why didn't Hermione or Dumbledore use the Time-Turner to defeat Voldemort?

Is Judaism represented in the Narnia books?

In what order should Rick Riordan's mythological series be read to make the most sense, and what is the chronological order?

Understanding a reference to Tom Sawyer in the context of avoiding work

Does Snape talk in code?

How did the Inklings originate?

What are the Riddle Rules?

The Torah is written without vowels?

Why was the Obscurus omitted?

How to read é, ä, û?

African dystopia with children on the run

Was Susan ever able to return to Narnia?

Identify a story about murders of homeless people

What evidence was there in "The Naked Sun" to suggest that Baley had feelings for Gladia?

What does a dog barking at a crow signify?

Did Stevenson really claim to have been inspired by brownies?

Short story where people are handicapped in the name of fairness and equality

Does a translation editor need to know the language of the source document?

Children's book about a stuffed dog and stuffed cat who eat each other when their owner leaves

Identify Source of Quote on Running Out of Breath and Commas

Book about a boy blinded by a firecracker

Poet from the 50s / 60s who said being a poet was like standing out in a storm trying to be hit by lightning

Was Sybill Trelawney named after "the" Sybil?

Book that ends with the lines "Fall in love, it makes you brave. Ah, yes, very brave."