“Long books, when read, are usually overpraised, because the reader wants to convince others and himself that he has not wasted his time.” E.M. FORSTER
Ian Fleming named his character…
Ian Fleming named his character “Goldfinger” after the stern architect Ernő Goldfinger, whom he despised. When Ernő filed a suit over the name, Fleming threatened to rename the character “Goldprick”. Ernő dropped the suit in exchange for legal fees and six copies of the book.
In 1959, police were called…
In 1959, police were called to a segregated library in S. Carolina when a 9yr-old black boy refused to leave. He later got a PhD in Physics from MIT, and died in 1986, one of the astronauts aboard the space shuttle Challenger. The library that refused to lend him books is now named after him.
After the attack on Pearl Harbor…
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. government was worried Japan would invade Hawaii and seize all the U.S. currency there. As a precaution, the U.S. burned $200 million in cash circulating on the islands, and replaced them with freshly printed bills with “Hawaii” stamped on them.
The process of dry cleaning…
The process of dry cleaning was invented in 1821 by an African American business owner named Thomas Jennings. He was one of the first African Americans to be granted a patent. He had to use the proceeds from his invention to buy his wife and children out of slavery.
20 Underrated Horror Movies You Should Check out ASAP
I unapologetically love horror movies. All of ’em. I love cheesy ones from the ’80s, I love masterpieces like The Shining, I love foreign ones, I love ones that fly under the radar.
Buzzfeed asked their Community what they think are underrated horror films that are often overlooked.
Here are 20 that you should check out ASAP, complete with comments from the Buzzfeed Community. Try not to get too creeped out watching these trailers…
1. Zombie (1979)
“This is a different kind of zombie movie that is not only crazy awesome with the effects, but gives you a chuckle every once in a while with how outlandish some of the dialogue is. It is truly a must-see for all of my zombiephiles out there.”
2. Sleepaway Camp (1983)
“This movie disturbed me on so many levels. The subject matter covered and some of the imagery they got away with 36 years ago is shocking by today’s standards.”
3. Hell House, LLC. (2015)
“This movie truly made me piss-in-my-pants level scared for the first time EVER. It’s a found-footage horror film about a small group of friends who find older houses/locations to host incredibly scary haunted houses in around the country. It has a really good mix of jump scares and suspense and kept me lying awake in bed for hours after watching it.”
4. The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014)
“It has a really good story that actually takes the time to develop while maintaining all the best elements of horror. I’ve seen it several times and people I have suggested it to agree with me.”
5. In the Mouth of Madness (1994)
“Truly the most underrated of John Carpenter’s films. This one completely freaked me and my husband out. I don’t want to give TOO much away, but let’s just say that it definitely does NOT have a feel-good ending.”
6. Dead Alive (1992)
“This is just a classic in the camp/gore genre. We can’t be friends unless you’ve at least given it a chance!”
Also, Peter Jackson of The Lords of the Rings fame directed this splatterfest.
7. Resolution (2012)
“This one does Cabin in the Woods better than Cabin in the Woods. It has a lot of fun with the horror genre without ever going over-the-top. It’s a great film in general and I often tell people it’s the best horror movie post-2000.”
8. Macabre (2009)
“If you haven’t seen this Indonesian horror/thriller, then you need to jump on Amazon and buy it ASAP. What starts off as a simple “finding a stranger in distress while driving” story quickly leads to the most excellent game of cat-and-mouse I’ve seen on-screen in a very long time.”
9. Found (2012)
“A 12-year-old boy finds out his horror-film obsessed teenage brother has a human head in his closet. I don’t want to spoil anything past that, but it is disturbing and unexpected from beginning to end.”
10. High Tension (2003)
“I’ve never been more disturbed in the first 15 minutes of a movie than when I first watched this one. It’s highly suspenseful and incredibly violent. A well done movie, but I don’t think I’ll ever be able to watch it again.”
11. Mirrors (2008)
“I worked myself up to a near heart attack each time I got in the shower for at least a week (probably two) after seeing this movie. Seriously, the first time I showered after I saw this, I was so freaked out that I actually whimpered when I thought I saw something move from the corner of my eye. I was 25 at the time.”
12. Under the Skin (2013)
“This is an unsettling, beautifully-shot film starring Scarlett Johansson, in what I personally think is her best role to date. It’s about an alien seductress…and I’ll leave it at that. DO NOT look up spoilers or trailers, just watch it — if you can make it through to the end.”
13. Ghost Story (1981)
“I think this one’s underrated just because it’s largely been forgotten. Spoilers, but there’s a scene where they try to cover up the woman’s accidental death by pushing her car into the water, but she starts moving at the last minute before the car goes under and they realize they’ve murdered her…I saw that scene when I was a young kid and it burned into my memory. That was more disturbing to me than any jump scare.”
14. The Houses October Built (2014)
“It’s about this group of people making a documentary to find the most intense haunted house. It’s a little slow to start but, once stuff starts happening, it hits the fan full-force. For a while I forgot I was even watching a horror movie until it kicked in, and I think that made it even better because it catches you unaware.”
15. Creep (2014)
“This movie kept getting recommended to me on Netflix forever before I finally gave in and watched it. At just over an hour long, it’s so simple and only has two actors. It has a great sense of timing, making things really suspenseful. It was the first movie in a while that made me want to sleep with the lights on.”
16. Thirst (2009)
“It’s an absolutely amazing Korean horror film by the same director who made Oldboy about a priest-turned-vampire and his love interest. It’s so visually stunning and has a great plot.”
17. The Changeling (1980)
“My mom and I used to watch horror movies together all the time when I was a kid, and this one has stuck with me the most. It doesn’t rely on gratuitous gore. If you haven’t seen it yet, you need to!”
18. Stir of Echoes (1999)
“This was filmed in Chicago and I lived a block down from the house. I would absolutely dread passing it!”
19. Paperhouse (1988)
“It’s about a little girl who has nightmares about a house that she draws. Reality and fantasy begin mixing together, and her alcoholic dad is also a part of it. It’s spooky and weird and was made by the same director as the classic Candyman!”
20. The Forest (2016)
“I’ve seen many horror movies and this is probably one of the best I’ve seen so far. It’s generally terrifying, and it messes with your head.”
Happy watching! And remember…DON’T GO IN THERE!
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Check out 12 Incredible Breakfast Pastries from Around the World
Can you think of anything more amazing than a relaxing morning spent with a great cup of coffee and a delicious breakfast pastry?
Go ahead and think about it, I’ll wait…
….Of course there isn’t!
Here are a dozen breakfast pastries you should try for yourself to get your day off on the right foot.
Yummy!
1. Pan Dulce – Mexico
#pandulce @antonia_panaderia #delicioso #lameragordera #soyuncochi 
Pan dulce refers to a number of different sweet breads that are made and consumed in Mexico. As you can see from the photo, there are a bunch of different kinds, including the concha, besos, and orejas. There are literally dozens of examples, and if do a little digging, you can sample them all!
2. Pain au Chocolat – France
Lorella è stata molto gentile e paziente, ci ha mostrato tutti i passaggi delle preparazioni, ci ha dato tanti consigli sulle materie prime da usare e ci ha fatto provare a lavorare tutte le volte possibili. 
Mia figlia ed io siamo tornate a casa con tanta voglia di provare al più presto quello che abbiamo visto! Similar to a croissant, this French pastry has flaky, buttery layers and the center contains chocolate. I’m drooling like Homer Simpson right now…
3. Pastelitos – Cuba
_ * ☆PLATANO ☆QUESO ☆JAMON ☆TOCINETA/PANCETA ☆CARNE DESMECHADA _ 8 estrellas en sabor y calidad _ consulta precios. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ Trabajamos de 9hrs a 23hrs Hacemos envíos por glovo. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ #buenosaires #8estrellas #patacon #pastelitos #maracaibo #venezuela #argentina #capitalfederal #comida #tequeyoyo #moñongo #arepas #venezolanos #empleo #caracas #valencia #cordoba #food #tequeños #bollitospelon #venezuelan #pastichoDelicious Cuban puff pastries filled with savory and sweet stuffings, such as guava, cream cheese, or minced meat. These sound amazing.
4. Boh Loh Bao – Hong Kong
Also known as “pineapple buns,” these are a Hong Kong staple. They feature a sugar-crusted topping and can be eaten plain or slathered with butter. Yum.
5. Ensaymada – Philippines
PS. Only 2NC per serve ┈ ┈ ┈ ┈ ┈ ┈ ┈ ┈ ┈ ┈ ┈ ┈ ┈ ┈ ┈ ┈ ┈ ┈ Cheesy Keto Ensaymada Dough: 1.5C shredded mozzarella cheese 1 egg 1T-2T sweetener (or to taste) 3/4C almond flour (for this recipe I used half lupin flour and half almond) 1tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp xanthan gum 1/8 tsp salt Filling: 2T butter, softened Toppings/Frosting: 4T butter, softened 1C cheddar cheese, grated 2T sweetener (or to taste) Method: 1. Microwave mozzarella cheese in a bowl for 60-90sec. Add egg, stir until incorporated. Add dry ingredients and mix well. 2. Preheat oven to 150°C 3. Divide dough into 8 portions. 4. On a silpat or parchment paper, roll out each piece of dough into a rectangle. Brush a little melted butter over the top of the dough. 5. Roll dough into a log, pinch ends together to seal. Then turn dough seam side down or seam side facing inwards, in the direction where you’ll start twirling. Curl it into a coil. 6. Place on cupcake liners or baking pan. 7. Bake for 15-20min. Note that this will vary from oven to oven 8. Once cooled, add the toppings – butter with sugar and then all the cheese 9. Serve and enjoy . . . . . . . . . #ensaymada #filipinofoodmovement #ketodesserts #ketocommunity #ketolifestyle #fatheaddough #iqs #ketoph #ketoaustralia #ketobaking #ketoyum #ketofoods #lowcarbliving #lowcarblife #ketosisdiet #lchffood #sugarfree #ketobread #ketosweets #ketofoodie #ketorecipes #ketoforlife #ketoideas #ketosnacks #ketogram #ketostrong #ketoapproved #ketojourney #lcif #ketowoeA brioche-based pastry that is topped with sweet cheese and has a wonderful buttery flavor. Often served with hot chocolate and strawberries.
6. Deblah – Tunisia
#shanatova #foodporn #beautifulcuisinesDeblah are often made using a pasta roller which results in a delicate, flower-shaped pastry. They are fried and typically topped with sesame seeds and citrus syrup.
7. Koeksister – South Africa
A braided and fried South African treat that is topped with syrup. Similar to American donuts but the process of making them results in a crunchy exterior and a syrup-filled center.
8. Pâté chaud – Vietnam
Vietnamese pies filled with meats, usually pork. They come in different shapes, too!
9. Macheteadas – Honduras
or butter
. The meaning of its name is by the three cuts in the middle.Fried, flat disks that are made using leftover flour tortilla dough. People usually put butter, honey, or syrup over them.
10. Stroopwafel – Netherlands
#holambra #holambracidadedasflores #019 #circuitodasflores #sorvete #stroopwafel #instafood #instaburgerThe translation means “syrup waffle,” so you know it’s gonna be a tasty treat. The top and bottom of the pastry are actually from the same waffle, cut in two. Stroopwafels are usually placed over a hot cup of coffee or tea until they start to melt, so you can enjoy a gooey delight.
11. Cornetto – Italy
The Italian cornetto has less butter and more of a cake-like texture than the French croissant, even though they look very similar. People usually spread jam, butter, or custards on their cornetto for a delicious treat.
12. Gugelhupf – Austria
#0skillbakers #sistersbaking #marbledcake #baking #backen #amateurbaking #bakingnovice #mamorkuchen #gugelhupf #bundt #nordicwareThere is debate about where this pastry originated, but it is one of Austria’s favorite breakfast treats. These yeast-based cakes are usually filled with nuts or fruits (and brandy!) and are dusted with sugar or cocoa. Cake for breakfast. Oh yeah!
I’ll take two of each!
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Sesame Street Characters Reenacted ‘Sabotage’ by the Beastie Boys. Take a Look.
When the Sabotage video hit the airwaves, it was a game-changer. Suddenly, the Beasties were back on top and firmly in the public consciousness like they hadn’t been in years.
The Sabotage video was directed by Spike Jonze and was a throwback to 1970s-style cop TV shows such as Starsky and Hutch and Baretta. It was a brilliant idea and executed perfectly. To be honest, music videos had become a little boring by the time the Sabotage video came out in 1994, and the Beastie Boys injected some fun and humor back into MTV, which seemed to be all doom and gloom with the explosion of grunge. Here’s a refresher.
I think people can argue that the Sabotage video set the stage for such later classic videos as Weezer’s Buddy Holly.
The Sesame street video was made by Mylo the Cat (aka Adam Schleichkorn) using footage from the 1985 Sesame Street film Follow That Bird. He’s previously gained fame for video mashups such as Barney the Dinosaur doing The Notorious B.I.G’s Get Money.
Is it silly? Yes. Is it goofy? Absolutely.
The mashup works well for these videos because, like the original video, there’s a lot of running around and people getting chased, this time it just happens to be Big Bird.
I think this is one of the better mashup videos I’ve ever seen, to be honest. Here’s the entire video for you to enjoy.
Oh, and, RIP MCA.
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A Blind Golden Retriever and His Guide Dog Are BFF and It Is Beautiful
Take a look at these adorable pups! This is what friendship goals look like!
Jake and Addie are inseparable not only because they’re devoted to each other, but because Jake is blind and Addie acts as his guide dog. Jake lost his sight when he was only 2-years-old and Addie has been a loyal friend and helper every step of the way. Jake and Addie’s owner Kim said, “Jake follows Addie’s sound and smell. After Jake’s surgery, Addie wore a little bell on her collar for a while until he got used to tracking her on his own.”
Jake’s owners were worried about his quality of life after he had to have his eyes removed, but they were reassured that blind dogs can go on to live happy, fulfilling lives. And, by the looks of it, Jake is doing just that.
Kim added, “Our vet also counseled us that, to a dog, sight is actually number 3 on their list of senses, as both smell and hearing are more important to them.”
Take a look at these two best friends and all the adventures they go on together!
1. BFF
Mom had happy tears when she opened it! Our photos don’t begin to do it justice so trust us when we say it’s even more beautiful in person! 
#petportrait #ChristmasInJuly #portrait #ChristmasGiftIdeas .2. Time to celebrate!
I appreciate all of the sweet comments of concern and all of the prayers for her. I also want to thank you for the cards, DM’s, and comments of support during this difficult time losing my grandma. I felt so much comfort the last couple of weeks. -Kim . . . . . . Discount codes:
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THEGOLDENSRULE10 . 3. Fun in the sun
#nwyld #lillypulitzer . Thank you for all of your prayers. The vet took 4 biopsies and is sending them to the lab and we will have results in about a week regarding skin cancer. His initial thoughts are a deep bacterial or fungal infection. He prescribed a few meds that will hopefully help! We are hopeful the tests will come back negative. 
4. With Dad
5. Car ride!
6. Matching bandanas
7. Memorial Day
8. Double trouble
#happymothersday #sundayfunday . . Flower bouquet from @petplaysf Discount code THEGOLDENSRULE to save 15% . . Bandana from @ripleyandrue Discount code JakeAddie10 to save 10% . . . . . #petsloveplay #mothersday #weeklyfluff #GoldenRetriever #RetrieversOfInstagram #GoldenRetrieverPuppy #Dogs #Puppies #dogsinbowties #DogsOfInstagram #PuppySketch #CutePuppy #smile #puppylove #PuppiesOfInstagram #cute #TodayFanPhoto #BestWoof #barkpost #peoplepets #ILoveGolden_Retrievers #Buzzfeed #Petstagram #viralphoto #doggo #dogstagram9. Pampered
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#kentuckyderby #derby #derbyday #kyderby #kentuckyderby2019 . . Discount codes:11. Superheroes
#nationalsuperheroday #dynamicduo . . . . . #GoldenRetriever #RetrieversOfInstagram #GoldenRetrieverPuppy #Dogs #Puppies #DogsOfInstagram #PuppySketch #CutePuppy #Instagolden #PuppiesOfInstagram #cute #Golden #TodayFanPhoto #BestWoof #barkpost #batman #ILoveGolden_Retrievers #TheDodo #Buzzfeed #BeautifulGoldens #weeklyfluff #dccomics #Petstagram #viralphoto #doggo #dogstagram #superhero12. Easter egg hunt
#whatthefluff #happythursday . . . . . #easterbunny #bunnyears #dogsinclothes #cutepuppies #puppies #blinddogsofinstagram #zippypaws #targetstyle #easterbasket #goldenretrievers13. Taking in the sights
14. Time for a snooze
#repeat #sundayfunday #sleepysunday #rainyday . . Discount codes:15. Time to party for Mardi Gras
Be sure to follow Jake and Addie on Instagram! These two are the best!
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Here Are 7 Scientific Benefits of Kissing
You’re in for a treat because these 7 scientifically proven benefits might convince you to keep puckering up far into your golden years!
7. It can boost your immunity.
Tut es Kissing is fun, sure, but it’s also a bacteria exchange. On a bad day that could give you a virus, but the upside is that the more germs your immune system is exposed to, the better your body will be at fighting bacteria and viruses in the future.
A 2014 study found that couples who kiss frequently (at least 9 times per day) are more likely to share bacteria, so get working on that.
6. It releases endorphins.
The brain’s reward system releases feel-good chemicals like oxytocin when your lips touch, which helps us bond and improves our mood. It also reduces stress hormones, freeing your body up to rest from the cumulative crap weighing on your mind.
5. It could reduce your allergy symptoms.
At least one Ig Nobel-winning study proved that habitual kissing (and the reduced cortisol that comes from it) can help people who struggle with seasonal allergies.
4. It can give you a jolt.
Kissing can also stimulate the release of adrenaline and noradrenaline, both of which increase your heart rate, make you more alert, and prepare you for action.
Heh.
Who needs coffee?
3. It could keep the dentist away.
Kissing encourages the production of saliva, which helps remove cavity-causing particles that can stick in your teeth after a meal. No dentists have weighed in, but I mean, it definitely can’t hurt!
2. It reduces stress – and cholesterol.
According to affection exchange theory, physical exchanges of affection “buffer the individual against the physiological effects of stress.”
The same study authors theorize that if affectionate behavior reduces stress, “then it is logical to predict that it will also effect improvements on physiological parameters that are exacerbated by stress” such as cholesterol. Cholesterol has a number of essential physiological functions, they write, “including maintaining membrane fluidity, producing bile, and contributing to the metabolism of fat-soluble vitamins.” It’s also “largely responsible” for the production of steroid hormones, such as cortisol, aldosterone, progesterone, the estrogens, and testosterone.
1. It’s good for the overall health of your relationship.
Romantic kissing, as well as other forms of physical contact, strengthens feelings of attachment and increases the feeling over overall satisfaction between partners.
A 2013 study found that couples who kiss more often feel happier and more satisfied in their relationship (and the same correlation was not found when people had more sex, interestingly).
Mwah!
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