I read “The Calculus Affair” some time back. I was reading it for the 4th time, which is much below my overall average for Tintin comics (15+ times). Hence, ample scope for research existed. Ultimately, two interesting facts were unearthed:
1) Herge’s “self-portrait” as a journalist. This can be seen where, following the strange incidents of glass-breaking, Marlinspike Hall becomes a popular tourist spot.
2) The ubiquitous whiskers of Kurvi-Tasch - Used as a swear word, emblem on Nazi-style badges and also as a diacritical mark!
Sadly, all this research can already be found at Wikipedia!
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