165 years ago today, a disheveled man died alone at a Baltimore hospital. He had been found four days earlier, lying disoriented and distressed in a gutter, and had identified himself as one Edgar Allan Poe, missing for over a week… Read More ›
Today in History
I Dreamt of a Black Sea at Night: The Sinking of the Titanic
On this day in history 101 years ago, the now-legendary luxury ocean liner RMS Titanic was lost in the icy seas of the North Atlantic. Despite multiple warnings of the hazards in the water around them, the ship was charging… Read More ›
I’d Give You My Heart if I Had One: A TYoH Valentine
Kittens, it’s hard to believe we’ve passed a whole year since last Valentine’s Day. Although cheery holidays of twittering cupids and candy hearts aren’t necessarily our cup of tea around here (we prefer our imps a little wickeder and our hearts… Read More ›
Happy Birthday, Thurl Ravenscroft!
Darlings, just a quick note that today would have been Thurl Ravenscroft‘s 99th birthday. The beloved voice of Tony the Tiger for more than 50 years and the basso profundo singer of “You’re a Mean One, Mister Grinch,” you many… Read More ›
Circus Circus: Today in History
Darlings, did you know that on this day in history in 1768, the first modern circus was staged in London? Or that the average size of a clown shoe is 28EEEEE? Do you want to know what a straddle whip… Read More ›
A Single Light of Science: Today in History
Darlings, did you know that on this day in history in 1920, Science Fiction luminary and world champion mutton chop wearer Isaac Asimov was born? Why not head over to the Superficial Gallery for Today in History with Eva Halloween for… Read More ›
Trapped in the Amber of the Moment: 12-12-12
Darlings, did you know that that at 12:21 PM today, we will cross the 12th second of the 12th minute of the 12th hour of the 12th day of the 12th month of the 12th year of this century? In honor… Read More ›
The Battlefield of Bacchus: Today in History
Darlings, did you know that on this day in history in 1933, national Prohibition on the sale, manufacture, and distribution of alcohol was ended in the United States with the passage of the 21st Amendment? To read more, go check… Read More ›
The Smoke of My Own Breath: Today in History
Darlings, did you know that on today’s day in history in 1871, M. F. Gale patented the cigar lighter? For the full story, go visit Superficial Gallery for Today in History with Eva Halloween! Since the history of cigars is laced with… Read More ›
