Tag: calendar

Halfpenny thoughts no. 4 – Le quatorze Laurel

One of the best things of the French Revolution, in my opinion, are the beautiful new names which were assigned to the months of the year. I especially like misty Brumaire,  frosty Frimaire  and fruity Fructidor. Rainy Pluviôse is quite nice too. Compare our tired names, particularly September, October, November and December. These just mean... Continue Reading →

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Pi in the sky with diamonds

The 14th of March, we are told, is π day because that the beginning of that amazing number in decimal notation  is 3.14. I'm not sure how you celebrate π day. Dance round in circles? Go on and on (as many of us are wont to do) without ever repeating ourselves (not something I can... Continue Reading →

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