Novel
These are a few things I’ve learned this week:
- King George III spent a considerable amount of time in a straightjacket to treat his mental condition. Beyond limiting self-harm, it was also designed to provide calm in the form of a self-hug.
- The asphalt road covering that is sometimes referred to as macadam was named after John Louden MacAdam whose innovation helped spur the industrial revolution as it made road transportation more reliable and efficient.