Charles Darwin had a lot of bad days. Some of his finest moments of whining have been preserved for history, thanks to places such as the Darwin Correspondence Project. Here...
Modern-day signoffs for letters and emails can be bland at best. So whether you're writing to a friend or loved one, delivering bad news, currying favour, or just wanting something...
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...
[caption id="attachment_7644" align="aligncenter" width="800"] a court jester[/caption] Roland The Farter Roland the Farter was, as his name would indicate, a professional flatulist. This title essentially means that Roland was paid...
History is full of amazing success stories, you know the ones I’m talking about. Abraham Lincoln, Japan’s post-WW2 recovery. One hears about those a lot. But what about the disaster...
By Leslie Addo Editor's Note: this article contains explicit references Modern music has been obsessed with sex for a long time. Marvin Gaye’s Sexual Healing, Prince’s Darling Nikki, and most...
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