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10 Surprising Facts About the Writing Lives of Great Authors
Here are 10 surprising, counterintuitive, sometimes jaw-dropping facts about your favorite writers, from Toni Morrison to Jack Kerouac.

5 Presidents Who Fought For Their Right To Party
Adapted from the book PARTY LIKE A PRESIDENT: TRUE TALES OF INEBRIATION, LECHERY, AND MISCHIEF FROM THE OVAL OFFICE by Brian Abrams.



15 Facts About Dune
Learn more about author Frank Herbert's sci-fi classic, including a canceled film project that could have been scored by Pink Floyd.

11 Tips for Totally Disconnecting from Work on Your Vacation
Make sure co-workers know what "emergency" really means.
This Website Will Tell You What Book to Read Next
Enter in the title of a book, and WhatShouldIReadNext.com analyzes reviews and ratings from other readers and gives you options for what to read in the future.
10 Odd Things You Can Buy From Monks
Everyone knows you can buy cheese, fruitcake, and really good beer from monks, but those aren’t the only businesses that these holy men dabble in. Here are some stranger things you can acquire from them.
10 Odd Jobs From the World War II Military Classification Guide
While some World War II soldiers were storming the beaches of Normandy, others were busy drafting posters to school soldiers on the dangers of venereal diseases.

150 Years Ago: Congress Passes Thirteenth Amendment
For the next few months, we'll be covering the end of the Civil War, exactly 150 years later. This is the first installment of this series.