@Bobb Grimley thank you for your grammatical 'correction'. but it can be used as a synonym for 'astonishing', which is how i was using it. are you just an old fart?
I blame the way of living these days. People move alot so they don't want heavy furniture anymore, plus spare time is scarce so furniture needs to be easy to clean ( square). It depresses me when I see perfectly intact tables or chairs being thrown away, all the craftmanship unapreciated!
They describe Newton as going on to "great academic distinction", which seems somewhat of an understatement. Einstein rating Newton as having the biggest impact on science (and sci method) is an impressive endorsement. Rather pleasing to have a piece about Grantham that does not mention the IronLady.
