At the time of this writing, the world’s attention is on the events surrounding the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascendency of King Charles III to the throne. One can’t […]
The Secret Royal Lineage of a Weird, Awkward Boy
What is the Real Story of Humpty Dumpty?
One of the first rhymes learned by children is “Humpty Dumpty.” We all know that poor ol’ Humpty was an anthropomorphic egg who, despite his fragile physique, unwisely sat on a wall. […]
The Original Version of The Little Mermaid Will Horrify You
The Little Mermaid has been one of Disney’s most successful and beloved movies. The story of Ariel overcoming obstacles and winning the love of a prince (not to mention some of the […]
Back When Tigers Used to Smoke
English fairy tales traditionally start with the words “Once upon a time,” but Korean stories start with, “Back when tigers used to smoke.” source
And They All Lived Horribly Ever After
If you have fond memories of the story of Pinnochio — the magical puppet who comes to life, befriends an adorable singing cricket, and earns his wish to become a real boy […]
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