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Founded in 1975, Oblong Books is the largest independent bookseller in the Hudson Valley. Open daily.
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Mar 2, 2024
Great book store in Rhinebeck. Nice staff and a huge variety of books and gifts. Love the local vibe too. Purchased a few things (none of which were books lol) Full review by Melissa N
Fans of xkcd ask Munroe a lot of strange questions: What if you tried to hit a baseball pitched at 90 percent the speed of light? How fast can you hit a speed bump while driving and live? If there was a robot apocalypse, how long would humanity last? What if everyone only had one soulmate? What would happen if the moon went away?
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In pursuit of answers, Munroe runs computer simulations, pores over stacks of declassified military research memos, solves differential equations, and consults with nuclear reactor operators. His...
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