10 Tempestuous Writerly Romances
For famous writers like F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife, Zelda, turbulent real-life relationships rivaled the dramas that played out on the page.
For famous writers like F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife, Zelda, turbulent real-life relationships rivaled the dramas that played out on the page.
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Prii? LEGO? Twix?
We all come into contact with many of these shapes every day. Here's what you can call them.
We’ve been taking you across the globe to show you some of the most beautiful museums in the world. Now it’s time for a quick trip to Asia to see what architectural marvels are just waiting for you to come explore them.
In the land of the road trip, the marking of town borders becomes a matter of town pride. Here are some welcome signs that don't quite fit the mold.
Poe's poem “The Raven” has inspired many a creative thinker since it was first published in 1845, so in honor of what would have been his 205th birthday yesterday, here are a few renditions of the chilling classic.
What goes into creating dreams is a subject of great interest to almost everyone—including scientists.
Lebowski isn't just a comedy about the misadventures of a lovable stoner—the movie uses sophisticated words and concepts for some intellectual humor. Use any of these 10 words in casual conversation, and you can hold your head up high.
Some expensive stuff that people choose to spend their money on—jet skis and yachts, or really anything water-based—is pretty cool. But things are weird ... and then some are just absurd.
Classical music seems to have a reputation for being straight-laced, stuffy, and obsessed with rules. But over the centuries, hundreds of composers have tested the boundaries of musical expression in strange and unique ways. Here are ten prime examples.
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Russell Johnson, the actor who portrayed Professor Roy Hinkley on Gilligan's Island, passed away on January 16 at the age of 89. In honor of the man who will forever live on in pop culture history as the person we'd most like to get trapped on a desert is
John DeLorean tried to revolutionize car manufacturing. Instead, his vehicle wound up as a punchline in 'Back to the Future.'
It was 85 years ago today that one of comics' most famous sailors made his debut . . . and spinach has never been the same.
Since 1978, the Sundance Film Festival has been a launching point for independent filmmakers and a staple of American cinema.
Rather than forgive and forget, these wordsmiths used their poison pens to deliver a healthy dose of literary revenge.
Some creators say a work of art is never finished, merely abandoned. Others would point out that seriously, these aren’t finished.
Most inscriptions favor fancy Latin proverbs and religious scripture, but sometimes people get creative.
The Nerdfighter movement has recruited more than a few celebrities into its ranks, such as athletes, scientists, and statesmen.
John Green’s led a remarkable life, and he’s never shied away from offering advice to aspiring scribes and storytellers of all ages. Here are 14 of his best pointers.
This week the Chicago Cubs unveiled a new mascot, Clark. While the Cubs described him as "a young, friendly Cub who can’t wait to interact with our other young Cubs fans," the Internet focused on his lack of pants. But give Clark a break! Unlike these mas
Western cultures often frown on the practice of eating insects of any sort. But for reasons ranging from health and wellness to eco-friendliness, foodies the world over have tried punching up everyday dishes with creepy-crawly ingredients. Hey, at least t