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Quirk Corral: Chocolate Cumberbunnies and Saving Shakespeare’s Puns
Here at Quirk, we’ve spent the week scouring the internet for the best bookish, geeky, and crafty links. Whether you are looking for Harry Potter quotes that didn’t make the movies or a recipe for cake batter frosting, we’re sure to have something to make your day a little brighter.
Posted by Jennifer Morell
What Would Agent Carter Read?
Marvel’s Agent Carter has got us right by the heartstrings, which for us means one thing: trying to guess what each of the characters we love (or love to hate) would be reading! What would you find on their bookshelves, night stands, or tucked away in a handbag next to a pistol and sleep-inducing lipstick? Here are our best recommendations:
Posted by Margaret Dunham
Downton Abbey Characters Meet Their X-Men Counterparts
After six seasons of watching the Crawley family navigate the trials and tribulations, it is time to bid them a fond farewell. And since many of the actors have managed to capture the hearts of the American public, some are already appearing in new shows. Most recently, former cast member Dan Stevens (Matthew Crawley) will be starring in the X-Men spin off show Legion, as professor Xavier’s son, David. With that information, we started to wonder what other characters would be wandering the halls of Downton if they were all X-Men.
Posted by David Winnick
#CerealABook For Cereal Day!
March may be known for St. Patrick's Day but did you know it is also the month that celebrates Cereal Day on March 7th? This Cereal Day, we’re celebrating by playing a cereal and book mashup game— #CerealABook!
Posted by Jamie Canaves
10 Must-Have Things For National Grammar Day
In honor of March 4th being National Grammar Day we thought we’d celebrate with a round-up of products that show we’re not the only lovers of a well dotted i, crossed t's, and the use of the Oxford comma.
Posted by Jamie Canaves
4 Real-Life Equivalents to a Dr. Seuss Book and Where to Find Them
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Though the illustrations of Dr. Seuss seem totally surreal, there are oh-so-many real-life destinations that look like they've been pulled right out of his stories. Here's a look at four.
Posted by Kristina Pino