Eight Things To Know

This week's bold prediction. He really said that? Odd, but true. Life in 1862, and more.

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1. Biden urged to reverse Trump landmine rules.

2. Bomb rubble from Bristol used to build part of NYC.

3. The strange motivation for inventing the Gatling Gun.

4. He really said that? Dashiell Hammett.

5. A life well-lived. Lady Montagu and the smallpox vaccine.

6. This week’s bold prediction. Chris Christie.

7. Odd, but …