Da Vinci's Journal

Perhaps the most expensive 'journal of ideas', Da Vinci's Codex Leicester is on display at the Chester Beatty Library. The 500-year old "ideas jotter" showing some of the great scientific and philosophy ideas which are still in use today, was bought by Microsoft founder Bill Gates for $31m (€23m) in 1994.



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My Life, Rated

This Is My Life, Rated
Life:	7
Mind:	7.8
Body:	7.3
Spirit:	7.9
Friends/Family:	5.3
Love:	0
Finance:	7.8
Take the Rate My Life Quiz

I surely didn't need this quiz to tell me where I'm sorely lacking. But though IT needs improvement, I'd say life is just dandy. As seen at post doc ergo propter doc.