The Handy Cyclopedia of Things Worth Knowing


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(3 étoiles; 5 critiques)

Written in 1910, this "cyclopedia" is full of information that was quite useful at the time. A hundred years later, its text is more humorous than practical -- although some advice never goes out of style. (Summary by Rachelellen)

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Introduction and Index of Advertisers 9:04 Lu par rachelellen
Etiquette: Courtship and Marriage 17:39 Lu par Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Customs of Mourning, Visiting Cards, and Dress. Anniversaries. 26:01 Lu par swroot
Colors. Care of Teeth. The Perfect Figure. 13:47 Lu par rachelellen
The Brain. Misnamed Things. Jesus' Death Sentence. A Lady's Chance of Marrying. 15:42 Lu par Mike Roop
Shaving. Facts to Settle Arguments. 29:21 Lu par Andrew Lebrun
The Single Tax. Hypnotism. Care of a Piano. Salt-Rising Bread. 13:23 Lu par durnburr
Doing Business with a Bank. 15:34 Lu par durnburr
Facts about States and Cities. 13:18 Lu par Mike Roop
Theosophy. Evolution. Sparrows. Feminine Height and Build. When a Man Comes of Age. 10:36 Lu par Caitlin Kelly
Dreams. 56:09 Lu par Lisa Chau
Flowers. Writing. Eyes. Palmistry. 31:40 Lu par Caitlin Kelly
Riddles. Last Words. Toasts. Precious Stones. 29:07 Lu par SueAnn Dozier
Grammar. 25:10 Lu par rachelellen
Accent and Pronunciation. Spelling. Punctuation. Use of Capitals. 20:34 Lu par Robin Cotter
Names of God. Sponges. Don't be Buried Alive. How to Serve Wine. 9:41 Lu par Cori Samuel
Steps to American Liberty 17:54 Lu par rachelellen
The U.S. Constitution, Articles I and II 24:58 Lu par rachelellen
The U.S. Constitution, Articles III - VII and Amendments 19:50 Lu par rachelellen
Workingmen. Presidents. 13:30 Lu par Julian Jamison
The Art of Not Forgetting. 26:41 Lu par roolynninms
Memory Rhymes. Happiness Defined. The Depths of Space. Eulogy on the Dog. 10:37 Lu par Lisa Chau
Health and Beauty. Infant Feeding and Management. 15:21 Lu par Caitlin Kelly
Names of Months and Days. Tips for Housekeepers. Character in Faces. Modern Fables. Mileage Between Cities. 17:03 Lu par rachelellen
Law and Legal Holidays. 20:35 Lu par roolynninms
Chamois Skins. Meaning of Names. 23:13 Lu par Rosalind Wills
American Cities. State Flowers. Height of Structures. Age of Trees. Dictionary of Aeronautics. College Colors. Osteopathy. 29:33 Lu par Larysa Jaworski
Trademarks and Patents. Shakespeare's Counsel. Money. 16:34 Lu par Caitlin Kelly
Facts of General Interest. Some of Nature's Wonders. Rules of the Road. Canary Birds. 18:28 Lu par Lisa Chau
Recipes and Trade Secrets, Part 1. 19:20 Lu par SueAnn Dozier
Recipes and Trade Secrets, Continued. 18:17 Lu par SueAnn Dozier
Opportunity. Weights and Measures. Phrenology. Parliamentary Law. 35:53 Lu par ML Cohen
Friendly Advice on Many Subjects. 24:40 Lu par Claire Goget
Accidents and Emergencies. Poisons. Philosophical Facts. 23:57 Lu par rachelellen
Advertisements, Part 1. 14:23 Lu par Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Advertisements, Part 2. 19:32 Lu par Caitlin Kelly
Advertisements, Part 3. 12:16 Lu par Jason Oakley
Advertisements, Part 4. 14:24 Lu par roolynninms
Advertisements, Part 5. 13:32 Lu par roolynninms
Advertisements, Part 6. 22:07 Lu par Cori Samuel
Advertisements, Part 7. 20:36 Lu par Robin Cotter
Advertisements, Part 8. 19:13 Lu par Robin Cotter
Advertisements, Part 9. 16:22 Lu par rachelellen

Critiques


(5 étoiles)

The readers are quite good, and while of course the information is a century out of date, it is a perfect listen for those nights when my brain is racing and I need something I can distract my brain with that is mildly interesting but not so interesting that I want to stay awake to listen to more. If you like the various Insomnia collections, this works just as well!

Boring and pointless


(1 étoile)

Nothing at all against the readers, they were all great. This just isn't very readable.