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Those stubby little pencils that all reference and circulation desks give out. They used the same kind when I was in college 3-5 years ago. What are they called? What is their history? How many does Duke buy per year? [3597C]
[written in answer space: "History--I have seen this type of pencil used for score [...]
Do you ever ford the river in Oregon Trail? [3597B]
[written in answer space: "Always caulk the wagon!"]
My video game days ended with Pong.
Embrace the chaos
By Library Answer Person On August 25, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In Duke, Life\'s mysteries, Lobby Book
Who makes all the little aluminum foil people/statues and places them so wonderfully around campus? [3595A]
[written in answer space: "Most likely the person who wrote the above question. Cute self-promotion, sweetie." In other hand, with arrow to above comment: "unnecessarily bitchy. Get some self-confidence yourself." In other hand, both instances of "self" above circled: [...]
Why don’t you provide a writing utensil (that could be tied down) with which to write in this book? [3594C]
[written in answer space: “You’re at Duke. Ask your dad to send you some $.” In other hand, with arrow to above comment: “No need to be sexist.” In other hand: “One is provided, theft [...]
Dear answer person, Finals coming up, wish me luck ok? By the way, I want to know your definition of ‘luck’. Thank you! [3593A]
Finals?! Yikes! I guess I’ve been on holiday all summer.
I’ve always liked the definition of luck offered by Seneca, who wrote, just before not very efficiently killing himself, that “Luck [...]
What is the meaning of life without love? [3586B]
[written in answer space: There's so much to life beyond love. Look harder to find meaning. Love is a complement and not a necessary criterion to giving life meaning.]
What life means has been considered and debated by countless philosophers, theologians, artists, and assorted weirdos. If [...]
11/16/09 How long does it take you to answer these questions (in the book) vs. the blog? [3592C]
Aren’t you clever, posing this question online and in the book on the same date? I answered the former the next day, and am just getting to the latter. So the short answer is that online [...]
What do I need to do to get a job these days? I am so worried about not getting one by the end of my senior year. [3588B]
You’re going to want to talk as soon as possible with Bill Wright-Swadel and his terrific staff over at the Career Center.
Why did most of us get rejected from Yale? [3585C]
Most means more than 50%, which is ludicrous to even suggest. In your case, it might have something to do with your inability to pose a reasonable and articulate question. Don’t project your insecurities on the entire community.
Painfully in love with my professor
By Library Answer Person On February 11, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In Lobby Book, Relationships, Study
What do I do if I am painfully in love with my professor? [3585B]
Danger, Will or Wilma Robinson!
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