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Readers reply: if sarcasm is the lowest form of wit, what is the highest?

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Notes and queriesLife and styleThe long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts If sarcasm is the lowest form of wit, what is the highest? Dr Willis Stone, London Send new questions to nq@theguardian.com. Readers replyBrevity. Yohdur Terry and June. WithoutPurpose Sarcasm … delivered deadpan, with warmth and a Yorkshire accent, can be the height of humour. Read More...

RG3 says 'now is the window' for gay NFL players to come out | Robert Griffin III

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Robert Griffin III This article is more than 10 years oldRG3 says 'now is the window' for gay NFL players to come outThis article is more than 10 years oldWashington Redskins quarterback tells GQ magazine: 'My view on it is, yes, I am a Christian, but each to his own'The Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III has said that "now is the window" for any gay NFL players to come out. Read More...

The asbestos victims of Eternit in pictures | Art and design

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The asbestos victims of Eternit – in pictures Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email The billionaire owner of the Eternit factories in Italy, who allowed workers to be exposed to asbestos, may be heading back to court. Alfredo Covino has been following the plight of the victims Main image: Photos of former workers of the Eternit factory who were victims of asbestos. Read More...