Shadowfacts

The outer part of a shadow is called the penumbra.

Colophon

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Now, there’s this about cynicism, Sergeant. It’s the universe’s most supine moral position. Real comfortable. If nothing can be done, then you’re not some kind of shit for not doing it, and you can lie there and stink to yourself in perfect peace.

— Lois McMaster Bujold, Borders of Infinity