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
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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
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