Category Fun Facts

Book Review: “Humans Are More Afraid of You Than You Are of Them”

An inside look at a survival guide for monsters of any stripe looking to get by in the modern, hyper-informed world!

A Flower For Joy

Welcome to this week’s edition of Fun Fact Friday, where stopping to smell the flowers is an honest-to-goodness tip!

Retold Tales: Fished

A bit of fun just in time for April Fool’s Day. The poisson d’avril makes its appearance for another year!

A Fairy for Luck

As it turns out, the luck that the leprechaun is most concerned with is his own. You’re probably better off creating your own luck, too.

Book Review: “Curiosity as a Badge of Honor”

Tatar’s work expands upon Campbell’s idea of a “hero,” shedding light on a world where adventures involve compassion, curiosity, and justice.

Stone of Luck: Aventurine

Four-leaf clovers might be hard to come by, but this common stone is full of luck–and a few tricks of its own, too!

Book Review: Plants That Cure

From folklore to drugs, plants are a part of our daily lives and healing–as this lovely reference book can attest.

Love Symbols: The Rose

Did you get roses for Valentine’s Day? Well, put them to good use now! A look at folkloric uses for roses in love spells and divination.

Symbols of Love: Chocolate!

Why *do* we trade chocolates on Valentine’s Day? A look at cacao’s history reveals it’s just too tasty a tradition to give up!

Symbols of Love: Pomegranate

A brief look at the history and symbolism of the pomegranate, in honor of February and the upcoming launch of Worthy in Love!

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