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Engines of Our Ingenuity 3267: Character Amnesia

Posted on April 5, 2022 · Episode: 3267 The Human Benefits of Writing by Hand. Today, handwriting in the digital era.

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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Texas Author Larry McMurtry Dies At 84

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