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A Forty-Year Quest for a Childhood Story

2025-01-09

The author recounts a forty-year journey to rediscover a cherished childhood story from a purple book. His quest, utilizing online resources and libraries, was repeatedly thwarted by inaccurate information generated by AI tools. Ultimately, an experienced librarian's expertise led to the discovery of the book containing the story, "From Michaelmas to Candlemas." Contacting the author's relatives yielded the original manuscript. This tale highlights the perseverance of the search and underscores the irreplaceable value of human expertise in the age of AI.

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(davidallengreen.com)
Misc childhood story book hunt

When Lore Beat Law: How England's New Year Moved from March 25th to January 1st

2025-01-01

Until the mid-1700s, English law dictated that the New Year began on March 25th (Lady Day), yet the populace celebrated on January 1st. This discrepancy led to dating errors in legal documents and conflicts with Scotland's January 1st New Year. A 1750 Act of Parliament finally shifted the New Year to January 1st, also adopting the Gregorian calendar. This change highlights how enduring custom eventually overruled rigid legal conventions.

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(davidallengreen.com)
Misc legal history New Year England