“The Zebra is striped all over so that the Lion can see him and eat him. Some people say he is striped so that the Lion can not see him. These people believe that the stripes of the Zebra simulate the bars of sunlight falling through the tall jungle grasses and that therefore the Zebra is invisible and that the earth is flat.”
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Work
The Great Bustard and Other People: Containing: How to Tell Your Friends from the Apes and How to Become Extinct
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into a range of topics, including the unique characteristics that differentiate humans from other species, such as apes, and the implications of the concept of extinction. more
Author
Will Cuppy
Will Cuppy, an American critic born on August 23, 1884, and died on September 19, 1949, is renowned for his unique sense of humor and insightful observations in his critical works. His influence on American literature and culture has been profound. more
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