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The titular character in Antoine de Saint-Exupéry classic fable is a curious, innocent, otherworldly traveler. He’s also capable of great love, caring for his high-maintenance rose on his home planet, eager to return to her after he sets off on traveling the universe. He encounters an array of characters on the different planets he visits. This playlist celebrates the adventures of this petite explorer.

The ninth season of the rebooted Doctor Who may have come to a close earlier this month, but there’s still one episode to look forward to: the annual Christmas Special! This year will find Peter Capaldi’s Twelfth Doctor and his wife River Song reunited for a holiday adventure with plenty of snowy scenes, Christmas carols and Antlers. A week later, Sherlock fans get a new episode as well (after a two-year wait!), as John and Sherlock find themselves in 1890’s London for a Victorian holiday special airing on January 1^st.

With these two incredible specials on the horizon, what’s a fan to do? Gather all your nerdy friends and celebrate amazing British television with a WhoLock Holiday party… or two! Here's how:

It is hard to believe that there isn’t any down time in a “galaxy far far away.” The rebels of Star Wars can’t always be running from the galactic empire. As for the Empire, it seems unlikely that all evil shifts are 24/7. Doesn’t anyone get a bathroom break on the planet Jakku? No doubt, somewhere on the Starkiller base, there must be at least one Stormtrooper looking for a bit of entertainment. In times of war, it is not uncommon for soldiers to turn to comic books to fill those dull moments between battles. One of the most popular comic characters ever, Captain America, is directly tied to World War II. Here are some reading suggestions for the new characters in Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Here at Quirk we’ve spent the week scouring the internet for the best bookish, geeky, and crafty links. Whether you are looking for some inspirational quotes from literature, or a recipe for cookie butter, we’re sure to have something to make your day a little more epic.

It is the time of year when the radio is playing songs that plead for snow. And what comes with snow? Sledding, of course! Before you go pull out ol' Rosebud, it may be prudent to review the pros and cons of this traditional winter activity. Literature and pop culture are full of sleds that have carried their riders to high highs and crashing lows.