The Wilde side

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Oscar Wilde's play 'The Importance of Being Earnest' opened in London, England, in 1895, the same year he went on trial for sodomy. The revelation of his homosexuality ruined his reputation, but he should be remembered for his talent and his influence on other writers.

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Machine dreams

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Twentieth century British illustrator William Heath Robinson was famous for his drawings of improbable and humorous inventions in his comic strips. His works, which spanned from 1920 through 1940, include 'The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm.'

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Visit to a small planet

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A visit to North Korea is described with emphasis on its people and their attitudes. The country's dead leader, Kim Il Sung, and his son are worshipped despite the many problems of the people including starvation.

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