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A Man Called Mouse Clay Lane

In an enduring fable from the Kathasaritsagara, an Indian merchant explains how he acquired his nickname.

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A Man Without a Price Charles Maybury Archer

A Russian princess admitted defeat with a most gracious compliment.

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A Many-Chorded Lyre Sir Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji of Nawanagar

Stylish batting in cricket is about variety, invention and frankly anything that works, and we have Dr W.G. Grace to thank for it.

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A Match Made in Stockton Clay Lane

The modern match is ignited by friction, a simple idea but one which had not occurred to anyone until 1826, when a Stockton pharmacist dropped a stick.

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A Matter of National Security King Edward III of England

As various ball sports began to take hold in England, King Edward III became convinced that Government action was required.

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A Mechanical Miracle Charles Babbage

The father of computing believed his machine held the key to some of life’s greatest mysteries.

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