Sign of the Times: Is Cursive a Dying Art in Classrooms?
Kids these days. They’re allowed to write in plain old Times New Roman and don’t have to spend tedious hours learning the cursive transition from an o to an r. (via New York Times)
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Who Needs Westminster Abbey? Five Ways To Celebrate the Royal Wedding From Across the Pond
Are you an Anglophile sadly living in the States? Never fear.
Royal Wedding After Party: Harry to Throw All-Night Buckingham Blowout, With Bacon Sandwiches
Best man Prince Harry will turn Buckingham Palace into a nightclub Friday to keep the post-nuptial celebration continuing until sunrise.
Reading While Eating for April 28: Pet Causes
Take a look at philanthropic celebrities, fabulous charities and furry four-legged creatures in today’s links.
Tornado Viral Videos: Watch Astonishing Amateur Storm Footage
Because they struck densely populated urban areas in the South on Wednesday afternoon, deadly tornadoes (more than 150 of them) that killed over 200 people also enabled amateur videographers to capture some of the most …
Nun Stuck In Elevator Survives Four Nights on Celery Sticks, Water and Cough Drops
An 85-year-old nun got trapped inside a broken elevator for four nights and three days while her sisters were out of town for a convention and she was alone in the convent.
Will and Kate Fatigue? 10 Things to Pay Attention to Instead of the Royal Wedding
Contrary to popular belief, the earth will not stop turning come Royal Wedding Day.
San Francisco May Vote On Male Circumcision Ban
An activist group in San Francisco collected more than the required number of signatures necessary to bring a proposal for a ban on male circumcision to voters.
Proposed U.S. Passport Questionnaire Asks About Baptism, Circumcision
The State Department has proposed a new questionnaire form for U.S. Citizens who cannot supply a valid birth certificate.
Reading While Eating for April 27: Memorable Museum Matters
Take a look at some cool collectibles, awesome architecture and unforgettable memorabilia in today’s links.
Study: Reading At Age 16 May Lead To Professional Success
Say farewell to field sports and learn to cling to your Kindle.
Google Doodle: Happy Bird-day, John James Audubon!
Avian aficionado James John Audubon was born 226 years today and Google honors him with a bird-themed homepage doodle.