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I can't believe I haven't linked to this before. An invaluable resource of books have entered the public domain, in a variety of formats.
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Harrison Scott Key has a knack for reminiscing, in this article about his father, brother and his childhood in rural Mississippi. I can't help feeling I've cheated my kids a bit on the adventures I've taken them on...
Link: My Dad Tried to Kill Me with an Alligator on Outside Online.com
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From the days when a man might, in lieu of crude or cheesy opening lines, actually commit his banality to a business card of sorts, to be presented to his intended beau or victim. I have every intent of reviving this custom...
Some of the more inane rhymes:
"Your beau I wish to be,
This card I therefore send,
Please answer quick to me,
Will you be my friend?"
Find a charming selection of introduction cards here:
Link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/aemays/sets/72157626967453736/
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Try slipping a few of these in your conversation: Masturdating (n): the Act of going out alone to a movie or restaurant, Askhole (n): Someone who asks many stupid, pointless or obnoxious questions. Others to look for: Epiphanot, Unlightening.
A few favorites not on the list: Fornicopia, Procrasturbating.
Read the full list here: http://www.boredpanda.com/modern-word-combinations-urban-dictionary/ (warning - bored panda), and for even more novel evolutions of language visit the Urban Dictionary.
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Breaking news in Britain, another successful jewel heist, something about the scale, planning and ingenuity that goes into one of these is highly appealing to me. Not to mention the 200 Million Pound paycheck. Don't be all judgmental, all they've stolen is some vanity and pride, far less than your average Canadian Bank or cable company, and if it were not for thieves they wouldn't be in business...