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.
From Seuss to Proust: a wild ride through word counts, brevity bets, and why fewer words might just be the secret sauce.
The Forgotten Art of Memory Palaces: Delve into the ancient technique of constructing memory palaces, where you create detailed mental images to enhance memory.
If your retirement plan hinges on picking a perfect March Madness bracket, perhaps diversify. While it looks easy, the odds of winning are... impossible.
Does anyone like cable TV and its high cost? Streaming TV is a less expensive option, but does it work as well? We take the plunge and report the real deal...
As I write this, the Tau Cetites are enjoying their first decade of watching the Power Rangers. In the interest of learning, Tau Ceti is about 11.9 light years from Earth. While that's "reach out and touch someone" close in terms of cosmic distances, it's not even the closest star we know of with planets.
Not everything ages well. Tweets and rash social media posts are a great example. Music, on the other hand, is an exception. Especially classic vinyl.