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What This Designer Created Will Force You To See Your Favorite Books With Fresh Eyes

When we close the covers of our favorite books, we’re left reeling over the words — the words that cover the pages that fill the books that tell the stories that stick with us forever. Most lovers of literature make a cliched habit of reading between the lines, but how often do we dig into the minutiae of the works we hold close? Although no bibliophile would deny that the act of reading, both aloud and otherwise, is a rhythmic venture, we often lose sight of the […]

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20 Crazy Facts About The World’s Most Incredible Burial Sites

So hip, they’re actually underground. Paul Koudounaris previously published a book in which he shared extraordinary photos of the world’s most lavishly decorated skeletons. Paul Koudounaris buzzfeed.com   The following excerpts are from his newest book, titled Memento Mori: The Dead Among Us, which takes readers to the most macabre sites in the world. 1. Lampa, Peru View this image › Paul Koudounaris One of the most stunning displays of death is in the village of Lampa, Peru. A local nobleman who traced his lineage to the […]

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