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In 1872, You Proved You Could Read To Borrow A Book; Now You Can Borrow A Person

A library book bricked into a fireplace for 150 years just came home to Kiama, Australia, with a $19,500 fine and a story that spans two completely different worlds. The library that lent it out in 1872 required proof of literacy and banned drunk borrowers. The library that received it…

Bored Panda · Aug 28

In the 1870s, someone borrowed a book from Kiama Library for one month; 150 years later, Ross Simmons returned it after finding it in a fireplace, but the $20,000 inflation-adjusted fine was never charged by librarians

A remarkable library mystery has been solved in Australia after Ross Simmons returned The Antiquities of Athens to Kiama Public Library, around 150 years after it was apparently borrowed. The historic book was discovered decades ago inside an old tea crate sealed within a fireplace during a home renovation.

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Australian library gets 1858 book 'Antiquities of Athens' back 150 years late with a staggering $19,500 fine but there’s one big problem: nobody knows who borrowed it

A rare 1858 book has finally returned to an Australian library after an estimated 150 years, but its mystery borrower cannot be found. The forgotten “Antiquities of Athens” could have carried a staggering $19,500 overdue fine today. The returned book will be displayed in the library’s local history collection.

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Is Seasonal Affective Disorder affecting your athletic performance? Here’s what you need to know

We speak to a mental health expert about the pitfalls of SAD for athletes, and how to overcome it

Advnture · Jan 22, 2024