5 Writers Who Took Romantic Revenge in Print
Rather than forgive and forget, these wordsmiths used their poison pens to deliver a healthy dose of literary revenge.
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.
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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
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Let’s take a look at some different ways a comedian can deal with an unruly audience member.
You won't find crikey in this book, but there are plenty other weird and wonderful terms work incorporating into everyday conversation.
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In their previous lives, these hotels were banks, brothels, and more.
For decades, thrill-seekers have fought the odds and common sense by going over the world’s most famous waterfalls in rickety containers—a trip that has claimed several lives.
A guide for visitors trying to navigate the peculiarities of American life.
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The OED upped its entry count with three updates last year—here's a snapshot retrospective of the words committed to dictionary immortality in 2013.
Want to become fabulously wealthy overnight and open the door to starting your own eccentric dynasty? We suggest striking oil.
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Shakespeare’s life is as full of fiction as his plays are.
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A little inspiration for your next snowman-building adventure.
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Over the span of human spaceflight, some pretty weird things have made the trip. Here are a few of them.