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Alexander-John Duel

A duel was fought between Alexander Shott and John Nott in June 1849. Nott was shot and Shott was not. In this case, it is better to be Shott than Nott. Some said that Nott was not shot. But Shott says that he shot Nott. It may be that the shot Shott shot, shot Nott, or it may be possible that the shot Shott shot, shot Shott himself. We think, however, that the shot Shott shot, shot not Shott, but…

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The Duel

A duel was fought between Alexander Shott and John Nott. Nott was shot and Shott was not. In this case it is better to be Shott than Nott. Some said that Nott was not shot. But Shott says that he shot Nott. It may be that the shot Shott shot, shot Nott, or it may be possible that the shot Shott shot, shot Shott himself. We think, however, that the shot Shott shot, shot not Shott, but Nott. Anyway it…

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An assistant to British Field Marshall Harold Alexander once commented on his habit of tipping into his Out tray any letters remaining in his In tray at the end of the working day. “Excuse me, sir,” he asked. “Why do you do that?” “It saves time,” explained Alexander. “You’d be surprised how little of it comes back.”

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I Appeal!

Philip II, king of Macedonia, like Alexander the Great, had the reputation of being a heavy drinker. Once when drunk he gave an unjust verdict in the case of a woman who was being tried before him. “I appeal!” cried the unfortunate litigant. “To whom?” asked the monarch, who was also the highest tribunal in the land. “From Philip drunk to Philip sober,” was the bold reply. The king, somewhat taken back, gave the case further consideration.

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