History
March 15, 2019

This 1,288-Word Run-On Sentence Broke Records and Inspired Hundreds of Modern Writers

Most book lovers would agree that coming across a very long sentence in a novel can sometimes require multiple reads to comprehend. The world of literature is full of examples of sprawling monologues and multi-line descriptions, but it was American writer William Faulkner who was featured in the 1983 Guinness Book of World Records for his lengthy passage from his 1936 book, Absalom, Absalom! The huge run-on sentence consists of 1,288 words and countless clauses.

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Music
March 14, 2019

This Rare Vintage Typewriter from the 1950s Lets You Type Sheet Music

While most composers like to handwrite their sheet music, over the years there have been all types of machines invented to help print music. Perhaps one of the coolest is the Keaton Music Typewriter. First patented in 1936, it definitely doesn't look like an ordinary typewriter. Robert H. Keaton from San Francisco, California created the machine, which has now become something of a rare collector's item.

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Gift Guide
March 13, 2019

20 Calming Gifts for the Stressed-Out Person in Your Life

Stress is sometimes unavoidable, which is why it’s so important to remind yourself and your loved ones to take some well-deserved time for relaxation. Thankfully, there’s a wealth of wellness promoting products available to help instill a sense of calm and harmony. Whether you have a stressed out friend or you’re in need of some “me time,” we’ve curated a list of gift ideas that will help even the most uptight people unwind.

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Science
March 12, 2019

Ingenious Math Trick Allows You to Easily Calculate Percentages in Your Head

If you struggle with math, the idea of calculating percentages will probably send you into a mild panic. However, thanks to the wisdom of self-confessed “maths whizz” Ben Stephens, it might be easier than you think. Stephens recently tweeted a mind-blowing math trick on how to calculate percentages in your head. His surprisingly simple solution has now gone viral and left a lot of people wondering why it wasn’t taught at school.

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