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The saying "The past is a foreign country" comes from the 1950s novel “The Go-Between,” which is set at the tail end of the ...

David Letterman and Regina Lasko welcomed their son Harry in November 2003 and named him after the late night host's father ...

Ever wonder where Charlie Chaplin, Marilyn Monroe, and the Rat Pack loved to eat? Our favorite Golden Age of Hollywood stars often dined at these steakhouses.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find Waterbury surprisingly rich in natural attractions, perfect for balancing urban exploration with fresh air activities. Hop Brook Lake provides a scenic spot for fishing, ...

The Jacksonville Cemetery, perched on a hillside overlooking town, offers both historical interest and surprisingly spectacular views. The headstones tell tales of pioneers, Chinese laborers, and town ...

The Humorous Heart of America Every year, we celebrate the birthday of Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens), America’s ...

Today, we celebrate the 190th birthday of the “father of American literature,” Mark Twain, a storyteller whose wit, wisdom, and honesty spoke to the heart Every child deserves a safe and nurturing ...

Now, Kitty brings that voice home to Sarasota with the first annual Mark Twain Festival at the historic Crocker Church in ...

Clachko hopes these sources—even the house tour—offer up clues about how Twain wielded humor. Twain himself didn’t reveal ...

Celebrated American writer, humorist and lecturer Mark Twain had many ties to Yale University during his life. Twain received honorary degrees from Yale, had ties to the ...