Ever heard of a 50,000-word novel written without a single letter “E”? In 1939, author Ernest Vincent Wright did exactly that in Gadsby, an extreme experiment in Oulipo. That's a creative writing method built on artistic constraints. To make sure he didn’t cheat, Wright literally tied down the “E” key on his typewriter. It’s a brilliant (and slightly insane) example of how limitation can unlock imagination.
Discover why aged beef is tender, flavorful, and pricey. Wet vs. dry aging explained—plus, why old steak won’t make you sick (it actually tastes better!).
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From Seuss to Proust: a wild ride through word counts, brevity bets, and why fewer words might just be the secret sauce.
Why does island water look like Fiji and ours like mop water? Blame sediment, sunlight, and the overachieving phytoplankton.
James Earl Jones went from silent student to cinematic thunder. Discover how poetry, breath, and grit shaped one of history’s most iconic voices.
The Forgotten Art of Memory Palaces: Delve into the ancient technique of constructing memory palaces, where you create detailed mental images to enhance memory.
Discover the quirky history of the mustache cup—a Victorian-era tea tool that saved waxed lips from ruin and proved mustaches had the classiest accessory.
Ever wonder why beavers go to all that trouble to muck up people's property by clogging up streams and knocking down trees? The answer might surprise you...
If your retirement plan hinges on picking a perfect March Madness bracket, perhaps diversify. While it looks easy, the odds of winning are... impossible.