As far as spelling goes, it’s one of the weirdest common words in the English language.
Sam Adams made a fortune selling joke-novelties to the many practical jokesters of yesteryear. To gauge the appeal of a new trinket, he’d ask himself, “If Tom pulls this gag on Dick, will Dick want to try it on Harry?”
Just in the last year, scientists have found ways to make high-strength, fully biodegradable plastics at a competitive price from two unlikely plants.
Two extraordinary young women who, according to most current cultural norms, should absolutely, positively hate each other, instead have found a way to work toward a common cause.
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Certainly the 26-year-old Ernest Hemingway could not have foreseen the chain of events that would result from including “The Battler” in his debut collection of short stories.
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When they’re not bringing you stories from around the nation, the editors at the Post are always reading. Here are some of the books they’re enjoying this spring.
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Women have been wearing lipstick since ancient Egyptians mixed white lead and red rocks. Later, lipstick was a signifier of independence, and it may even have helped win World War II.
Photos today are ubiquitous, but they were once considered miraculous. Here’s a look at the first photos ever taken, as well as the first photos of people, pets, presidents, and more.
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