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Mistakes Were Made

Sometimes they require immediate apologies

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Jeff Stein
Jan 28, 2025
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Sometimes I make a goof that is so glaring it requires an immediate bulletin. In the fascinating review by Viveca Novak just published here, “Lighting Up a Dark Corner of Cold War Terrorism,” my brain misfired and mis-typed Hoothis in the very first sentence, aka the lede. Now, I know it’s not about the Blowfish, but… In any event, I hasten to say the g…

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