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15 Wonderful Things You Might Not Know About L. Frank Baum

In honor of the author's birthday, here are 15 facts about the actual man behind the curtain.

What Makes #2 Pencils So Special?

... and your other burning, pencil-related questions answered.

Why You Shouldn't Trust the New Study That Supports Putting Two Spaces After a Period

The one space-versus-two space debate rages on.

10 Fascinating Facts About Søren Kierkegaard

His contributions to philosophy are immense, even though he never seemed to fully agree with himself.

The Google Docs Audio Hack You Might Not Know About

It helps you transcribe audio faster, letting you get back to more important things. Like Netflix.

Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, a.k.a. Lewis Carroll.

11 Fascinating Facts About Lewis Carroll

You know him best as the author of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.' But one writer suspected him of being Jack the Ripper.

15 Great F. Scott Fitzgerald Quotes

Learn more about legendary author F. Scott Fitzgerald through some of his most famous quotes on love, literature, and happiness.

16 Tips From Famous Authors for Writing Better Poetry

The elusive art of poetry isn’t so hard to master if you know how to set the stage.

10 Lines From Napoleon's Love Letters That Sound Like Crazy Texts

“I don’t love you, not at all; on the contrary I detest you—you’re a naughty, gawky, foolish slut.”

The Virtually Unknown Book That Lived in Queen Mary's Dollhouse for Almost a Century

For decades, the only way to read Vita Sackville-West's 'A Note of Explanation' was by really, really squinting.

5 Utterly Bizarre Facts About Victor Hugo

The famed French novelist, who was born on this day in 1802, installed peepholes in his guest bedrooms.

These Notepads Come With Intricate Paper Sculptures Hidden Inside

Not all stationery needs to be practical.

21 Memorable Virginia Woolf Quotes

With flowing prose and a courageous pen, Virginia Woolf wasn't afraid to dissect any topic, whether it was the idiocy of warfare or the joys of sex.

Can You Decipher the Playful 1817 Letter Jane Austen Sent to Her Niece in Code?

Shortly before her death, the author sent her 8-year-old niece a New Year's greeting—written entirely backwards.

Slap Bracelet-Notepad Hybrid Is the Perfect Tool for Forgetful '90s Kids

It's just as convenient as writing on your hand.

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George Orwell's 11 Tips for Proper Tea Making

"I maintain that one strong cup of tea is better than twenty weak ones."

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8 Lost and Rediscovered Literary Works by Famous Authors

These lost literary works were rediscovered in private collections, archives, and in one case, an attic.

These Vending Machines Dispense Short Stories Instead Of Snacks

Snack on that!

Designer Reimagines the Spanish Alphabet With Only 19 Letters

Nueva Qwerty makes language a little simpler.

15 Powerful Quotes From Margaret Atwood

"Optimism means better than reality; pessimism means worse than reality," 'The Handmaid's Tale' author Margaret Atwood said. "I'm a realist."

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15 Facts About Tennessee Williams's The Glass Menagerie

The mid-century masterpiece has been called his most autobiographical play.

Whitby as seen from the top of the 199 Steps

The Charming English Fishing Village That Inspired Dracula

How a seaside vacation in 1890 gave rise to Bram Stoker's terrifying tale.

P.G. Wodehouse's Exile from England

Accused by his countrymen of collaborating with the Nazis, the once-beloved British author fled in 1947 and never looked back.

William Faulkner wrote As I Lay Dying on an overturned wheelbarrow.

7 Facts About William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying

Since its release in 1930, 'As I Lay Dying' has become regarded as an American classic—and a bit of an endurance test for some readers.

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