Monday, November 06, 2017

Miss Cellania's Links

The Patron Saint of Books. James Patterson has taken on a mission to save libraries and get children to read.

What Colleges Want in an Applicant (Everything).

The Long Travels of La Corriveau’s Cage. Marie-Josephte Corriveau became famous due to the gruesome way her dead body was publicly displayed.

Milestones in the History of Forensic Autopsies. (via Strange Company)

Will America Ever Have a Woman President? Twenty women speculate on the path to the White House.

Time to End the Stereotype of the "Risky Teenage Brain." Teenagers take risks, but the reason isn't lack of brain development.

5 Strange, Star-Laden Films That Have Never Been Released. Producers paid big for these movies that never made it to theaters or even video stores.

The History of Five Uniquely American Sandwiches. Chow mein sandwich, anyone?

If someone told you a group of war horses started dancing like a chorus line from a Broadway musical, you might think they are bewitched. However, this tale from medieval China has plenty of contemporary provenance.

A Restaurant Ruined My Life. Running your own eatery is a fine dream, but 80 percent of first-time restaurant owners fail.

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