50 Quotes About Books and Reading That Will Inspire You to Open a Book
These quotes about books and reading from authors, philosophers, and many others are some of the best and most inspiring.
The 20 Best Books about Abraham Lincoln
It’s not easy to narrow down the list of 16,000 books about Lincoln to just twenty, but we tried. Get to know more about the 16th US president, and see...
Secret Love Letters of Two Gay Soldiers from WWII Made into Movie
In 2008, hundreds of love letters between two gay WWII soldiers, Gilbert Bradley and Gordon Bowsher, were discovered and then sold to Owestry Town Museum. One of them said, "Wouldn't...
16 Old Verbal Exclamations to Spice Up Your Speech
Bored of saying “Oh my God?” Here are some old-time historical exclamations, or “minced oaths,” as they’re sometimes called, to spice up your daily speech: 1. "By Jove!" 16th-20th century...
10 Wacky Napoleon Facts to Annoy Your Friends With
Got 30 seconds? Here are 10 rapid-fire Napoleon facts to make your day a little more interesting.
Hedy Lamarr, Hollywood Star and Genius Military Technology Inventor
Hedy Lamarr starred in over 18 films during the golden age of cinema in the 1940s. She was known in Hollywood as one of the most beautiful film actresses in...