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Illustration of Mark Twain.

Author and humorist Mark Twain said a lot of witty things, but he’s also frequently misquoted. Can you figure out which quotes are his, and which ones aren’t?

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Edward Gorey.

‘The Gashlycrumb Tinies’ author was born 100 years ago on February 22—here’s what you need to know about him, from what classic book he found boring to how much he really helped with PBS’s show ‘Mystery!’

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How many have you read?

Whether they’re iconic horror novels or classic kids’ lit, these books still resonate five decades after they first hit shelves.

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