Opinion: Darkness in daytime — how to spend those few

Nearly 100 years ago, an impending solar eclipse prompted whimsical suggestions for how to spend the few minutes of darkness from a prominent American humorist. Millions are on the move to get to the path of totality for Monday’s eclipse or planning to watch close to home but what will they do when the moment comes?

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