I was a socially awkward kid. When I was 10, my “best friend” was the family World Book Encyclopedia set. I would bring a different volume to school almost every other day, just so I have something to browse through during breaks. It made me instant bully magnet. Then again, homework was a breeze. Encyclopaedia Brittanica, you put up a good fight. Now rest in peace.  +++++++++++++++ Speaking of encyclopedias… Long before The L-Word,  the all-girl group Betty sang about atoms (among other things) in HBO/ Children Television Workshop‘s Encyclopedia: I miss this show. Used to watch it every day during summer … Continue reading End of an encyclopedic era