The World in 2015: Economist (I)

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In mid November every year, Economist publishes “The World in [fill in the blank for the next year].” Three synopses were noteworthy.

(1) Kenneth Cukier, The World in Transition.
www.economist.com/news/21632193- ... ks-world-transition

My comment:
(a) View the graphics only.
(b) George III of the United Kingdom (1738 – 1820 0age 82; king 1751-1820 (regency 1811-1820); "In the later part of his life, George III suffered from recurrent, and eventually permanent, mental illness. * * * the cause of his [mental] illness remains unknown")  Wikipedia

(2) Emma Horgan, Grins Galore; Alice has a big birthday party
www.economist.com/news/21631779- ... -party-grins-galore
("Before 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' was published in 1865 children’s books tended to be dull, worthy tomes intended to instruct rather than entertain. * * * In 2015 its 150th-anniversary celebrations")

My comment: There is no need to read the rest of the short report.