Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Can You Guess The “Harry Potter” Character By These Emojis?

Do You-Know-Who? Warning: spoilers.

14 Sweary Versions Of Classic Children's Books

Goodbye childhood, hello juvenile humour.

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14 Photos Of British Politicians Improved By "Game Of Thrones" Quotes

When you play the game of elections, you win or you die.

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21 Hilarious Tumblr Moments That Sum Up Poetry

This post will bring you so much Joy-ce.

When it made Keats' work hip and relatable to the youths.

When it called Microsoft Word out on its UTTER BULLSHIT.

When it elaborated on everyone's favorite rhyme.

When it accurately summed up a poet's stylistic evolution.


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Victorian Slang Terms That Need To Make A Comeback

Time to tickle your innards and celebrate the royal baby’s birth.

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26 Books From Around The World To Read Before You Die

Next stop: your local bookstore.

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13 Reviews Of Hogwarts' Most Influential Professors

Who gets the chili pepper?

Professor Severus Snape

Professor Severus Snape

Professor in the Potions department

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Professor Minerva McGonagall

Professor Minerva McGonagall

Professor in the Transfiguration department

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Can You Guess Who Invented These Everyday Words?

Sir Thomas who now?

We all know Shakespeare had a knack with words, but you've likely never heard of Sir Thomas Browne, a prolific and highly influential 17th Century doctor and author who was no slouch in the etymology department.

According to a new book, The Adventures of Sir Thomas Browne in the 21st Century, Browne was "one of the most prolific wordsmiths in the English language," coining hundreds of words and rivalling Shakespeare for number still in use today.

But who coined what?

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