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How to Write 100,000,000,000,000 Poems
Read more: How to Write 100,000,000,000,000 PoemsA sonnet is a one-stanza, 14-line poem, written in iambic pentameter. William Shakespeare wrote 154 sonnets, all of which are required reading for students of great literature. Shakespeare may be the most famous writer of sonnets, but he is by no means the most prolific. That distinction is held by the man who wrote 100,000,000,000,000…
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Why Would You Want a Book of a Million Random Numbers?
Read more: Why Would You Want a Book of a Million Random Numbers?Are you looking for a good book for this weekend? Let us tell you about one that will really hold your attention. It’s a little hard to describe the overall plot, but right from the start it took some unexpected twists. At the risk of giving away too much of the story, we were mesmerized…
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Fun Fact: The Original Idea For The Lincoln Memorial
Read more: Fun Fact: The Original Idea For The Lincoln MemorialToday we feature one of our favorite blogs, Neko Random — a great place to visit for quick and informative fun facts. While the Lincoln Memorial is one of the most popular monuments in the United States, it might have been quite different if history had taken a … Fun Fact: The Original Idea For…
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A Silly Candidate With a Silly Name for Silly Times
Read more: A Silly Candidate With a Silly Name for Silly TimesMost candidates for political office have lofty goals for the betterment of society. They put themselves through the ordeal of a campaign with aspirations of influencing policy and making a difference. John Desmond Lewis had somewhat different goals.
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A Most-Notable Bevy of Scurvy-Laden Shakespearean Insults
Read more: A Most-Notable Bevy of Scurvy-Laden Shakespearean InsultsTreat Your Enemies With Intellectual Contempt With These Shakespearean Insults
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Warning: These Warnings Warn About Worrying Warnings
Read more: Warning: These Warnings Warn About Worrying WarningsIn an earlier article, we discussed the reason for the lengthy warnings that always show up at the end of pharmaceutical commercials. That did not answer the question, however, about why some odd and seemingly-unnecessary warnings appear on everyday products. Is it really necessary for an automobile’s full-window sunshield to carry the caution, “Do not…
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A Voice From Beyond and an Ill-Timed Joke
Read more: A Voice From Beyond and an Ill-Timed JokeFunerals can be awkward events for most people. Those who show up to provide emotional support to the grieving family frequently find themselves at a loss for words. Repeated expressions of, “I’m sorry for your loss” start to sound trite.
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It Was a Dark and Stormy Opening Line
Read more: It Was a Dark and Stormy Opening LineOne of the most famous opening passages of any novel comes from a book that is hardly recognized today. George Bulwer-Lytton introduced the world to Paul Clifford in 1830 with the words, “It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents—except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust…
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Does Your Name Define You? Aptronyms Provide Prophetic Nomenclature
Read more: Does Your Name Define You? Aptronyms Provide Prophetic NomenclatureParents generally give a lot of consideration to the names they bestow upon their children. The choice of the right name is important in terms of carrying on family tradition or honoring another person. It is also important to consider whether the name will subject the child to ridicule by his or her peers. Sadly,…
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What Was the Most Boring Day in History?
Read more: What Was the Most Boring Day in History?History is filled with dates that will live in infamy. The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; the December 7, 1941, bombing of Pearl Harbor; and the November 23, 1963, assassination of John F. Kennedy are just a few examples of days that had more than their fair share of adrenaline. What about the other end…
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The Unkillable General Adrian Carton de Wiart
Read more: The Unkillable General Adrian Carton de WiartMeet Adrian Carton de Wiart — a soldier who was literally unstoppable.
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50 Endangered Words & Phrases: Join the Effort to Save Our Language
Read more: 50 Endangered Words & Phrases: Join the Effort to Save Our LanguageDiscover 50 unique endangered words and phrases at risk of extinction. Learn how you can help preserve these linguistic gems and keep regional language alive!
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Descriptive Word Hierarchy: The Complicated Grammar Rule You Know Without Knowing
Read more: Descriptive Word Hierarchy: The Complicated Grammar Rule You Know Without KnowingThere is a complicated grammar rule that you follow without even thinking about it. Learn about the descriptive word hierarchy and why certain word combinations sound weird to our ears.
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Ways to Drive People Nuts
Read more: Ways to Drive People NutsIf you are bored and wanting to find a way to pass the time, there’s nothing that can compete with watching the people around you needlessly freak out. If that sounds like your idea of a fun time, the amusing book Uncle John’s New & Improved Funniest Ever offers some helpful tips on ways to…
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A Warning for Women About the Dangers of Bicycle Face
Read more: A Warning for Women About the Dangers of Bicycle FaceFind out about Bicycle Face — a condition once feared among female cyclists.
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