

Claire Cock-Starkey
Joined: Nov 3, 2015
Claire Cock-Starkey is a writer and editor based in the UK. Her latest book, The Book Lovers' Miscellany, was published in January 2018. Visit her at www.nonfictioness.com.


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10 Explosive Facts About Guy Fawkes Night
Who Were the Actual Brooks Brothers?
Four actual brothers formed the Brooks Brothers clothing brand after their father had started the menswear business in 1818. It survived scandal and changing styles—but the current economic downturn may be a different story.
7 Mysterious Geological Formations That Still Baffle Scientists
From a lake the color of Pepto-Bismol to mysterious rock rings in the Sahara Desert, these strange geological wonders continue to stump scientists.
10 Vintage Holiday Party Tips from Old Etiquette Manuals
Stumped for holiday party decorating ideas? Scrambling for a thrilling centerpiece that you can light on fire? Look no further than these 10 tips from old-timey etiquette manuals.
7 Very Victorian Ways to Die
In the Victorian era, a glass of water, a beautiful dress, or a brightly colored piece of wallpaper could all spell your doom.
9 Abandoned Islands Reclaimed by Nature
From the farthest reaches of the Pacific Ocean to upstate New York, these nine islands have been abandoned to the elements.
The Grim Story of the Mackay-Bennett, the Titanic's Mortuary Ship
When the supposedly unsinkable 'Titanic' went down on April 15, 1912, the Halifax-based ship 'Mackay-Bennett' was assigned to recover its victims.
15 Fascinating Facts About Beatrix Potter
Beatrix Potter was a bestselling author, a world-famous illustrator, and a talented naturalist ... but she still disappointed her mom.
6 Strange Maritime Mysteries
From the Bermuda Triangle to the Mary Celeste, here are some of the most puzzling enigmas of the deep.
MYSTERY
8 Explorers Who Mysteriously Disappeared (and Some Who’ve Been Found)
Explorers often push the boundaries of survival in the name of glory, so it’s no great surprise that many have gone missing.
HISTORY
The Fates of 7 Grisly Assassination Artifacts
Here's where to see the top hat Abraham Lincoln wore on his final night, and more.
WEIRD
A Scientific Spirit: Sir Francis Bacon and the Ghost Chicken of Highgate
Remember this one next time you prep a frozen chicken.
HISTORY
The Disgusting Victorian Cemetery That Helped Change Burials in London Forever
Enon Chapel was separated from its burial pit by just a thin layer of creaky floorboards.