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George Eliot's Massive Head
- Author George Eliot had a large head, prompting Mr. Bray's obsession.
- Mr. Bray insisted on creating a phrenological cast of her head in London.
Phrenology Explained
- Phrenology, popular in the 1800s, assessed personality through head shape.
- Opponents like Oliver Wendell Holmes likened it to judging a safe's contents by its knobs.
Lord's Lavish Lunches
- Nancy Doyle, Lord's Cricket Ground's chef, refused to limit meals to five courses.
- Mike Brearley suggested lighter meals due to players' post-lunch struggles.