“I don’t like country music, but I don’t mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means ‘put down’.”
— Bob Newhart
The Princess Bride Hoax: William Goldman’s Missing Reunion Scene
William Goldman invented an author, an entire literary history, and a missing reunion scene in The Princess Bride. Thousands of readers wrote to his publisher requesting it. The response became an even more elaborate practical joke.
How to Write the Commonplace Fun Facts Way: 12 Steps for 12 Years
Celebrate 12 years of Commonplace Fun Facts with a behind-the-scenes look at how to write with curiosity, skepticism, research, and rabbit trails.
Benjamin Franklin’s Rules for Making Oneself a Disagreeable Companion
Benjamin Franklin’s 1750 satire explains how to become a truly disagreeable companion—and why his advice remains painfully relevant today.
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