Estella in Great Expectations may have been based on the mistress of Charles Dickens. After separating from his wife he pursued a much younger actress, and it is speculated that the characterization of Estella is based off of the early stages of their romance.

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There are currently 4 Dragon-types that are OU by usage! How many can you name?

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Did you know that 'Mark Twain' is not the real name of the famous author who wrote about Tom & Huck's adventures? Samuel Clemens chose to write under the pen name of 'Mark Twain,' a riverboat term for the minimum water depth to prevent a boat from running aground.

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Haikara = Japanese for “high collar” which means fashionable or fashionably westernized. One look at the cover art and you’d know there’s no better word to describe the manga.

Can we just take a moment for these glitter body suits and thigh high boots?

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Before correction tape & typewriters existed, authors used straight pins to edit their manuscripts. In editing her own work, Jane Austen would use straight pins to affix her changes to the page. Such a painstaking process to give readers such an incredible gift!

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Did you know that Japan has a literacy rate of over 99%? That's one of the highest in the world!⁣

Also who else wants a real life copy of the Liz und ein Blauer Vogel fairytale? ⁣

This would look so good on our coffee table.⁣

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Fun fact: early editions of The Count of Monte Cristo have the title misspelled as 'Christo.' Don't worry, our Manga Classics edition got it right!


Manga Classics: Count of Monte Cristo is now available: https://t.co/5xlLg9CIx9

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Have you tried learning Sign Language before? Do you know the major differences between JSL and ASL?

Learn here: https://t.co/5ksFbWjlqb

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Nené (abreviatura de Cleonenebeksuhtiti) es la nueva profe de apoyo del colegio de Fantasiburgo. Pero esta joven venida de Egipto esconde un secreto. ¿Por qué la profesora nunca pregunta a los alumnos, si es profesora y es esfinge?
△ Bichos raros: https://t.co/AZm2K3z0Jx

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Fun Fact: Jane Austen's books were originally published anonymously. Sense & Sensibility's was simply written 'By A Lady." When Pride and Prejudice was published, the page read “by the author of Sense and Sensibility.” Austen wasn't credited until after her death.

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Commanders, Check out the inner workings of this popular tank. Can you name the model?

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"I am a Cat" is a classic Japanese novel! I'm a cat too😺

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What San Jose Shark scored three consecutive third-period goals in a 5-1 victory against the Colorado Avalanche on April 11, 2014 at SAP Center at San Jose?

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Which battle did American & English troops engage in the day after crossed the icy-clogged Delaware River?

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ANSWER: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) was the 1st film of the franchise released

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Common Malady - family game night goes bad -

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Can you name this work and the who created it? Hint: Today marks the Epiphany...

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