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Can you guess these famous writers by their childhood nicknames?

Can you guess these famous writers by their childhood nicknames?

By Emily Temple | July 18, 2023

On this day in literary history, Anthony Trollope died of the giggles. (For real.)

On this day in literary history, Anthony Trollope died of the giggles. (For real.)

By Emily Temple | December 6, 2022

Turns out there's an actual Frankenstein Castle in Germany—complete with legendary mad scientist.

Turns out there's an actual Frankenstein Castle in Germany—complete with legendary mad scientist.

By Emily Temple | October 25, 2022

William Faulkner's favorite TV show was a sitcom about dopey cops in the Bronx.

William Faulkner's favorite TV show was a sitcom about dopey cops in the Bronx.

By Emily Temple | July 5, 2022

Fun fact: Dorothy Parker, famous for her caustic wit, helped write your favorite sentimental movie.

Fun fact: Dorothy Parker, famous for her caustic wit, helped write your favorite sentimental movie.

By Emily Temple | June 7, 2022

Did you know that they used to give out Olympic medals for literature?

Did you know that they used to give out Olympic medals for literature?

By Dan Sheehan | July 27, 2021

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By Emily Temple | April 30, 2021

Of course Albert Camus was a goalkeeper.

Of course Albert Camus was a goalkeeper.

By Emily Temple | February 16, 2021

Did you know the first typewriter prototype was made with 11 piano keys?

Did you know the first typewriter prototype was made with 11 piano keys?

By Katie Yee | June 23, 2020

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Fun fact: John Steinbeck's dog ate the first draft of <em

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Of Mice and Men.">Fun fact: John Steinbeck's dog ate the first draft of Of Mice and Men.

By Katie Yee | May 27, 2020

Inside Salman Rushdie's former safe house on London's shady

Inside Salman Rushdie's former safe house on London's shady "Billionaires Row."

By Aaron Robertson | November 20, 2019