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Which Famous Poem Was Written About You?
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We all have our favorite poems, but some of them just seem to sum us up more than others. Which famous poem might have been written especially to describe you? Take this quiz to find out!
Odysseus and His Not-always Heroic Odyssey
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Odysseus is the hero of the epic Greek poem "The Odyssey." But by today's standards, he might not be considered a hero at all.
Maillardet's Automaton Is a Marvel of 19th-century Robotics
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Maillardet's Automaton, built around 1800, can write poems and draw pictures and was a precursor to today's sophisticated robots.
Mother's Day Activities
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Mothers Day activities include paperweights, chocolate spoons, original poems, and more. Learn about activities for kids to celebrate Mothers Day.
How Poetry Works
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Poetry is one of the oldest art forms in existence. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn the ins and outs of poetry.
Rhythm and Rhyme: The Poetry Quiz
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Poetry may seem simple, but if you take a closer look, you'll see the attention to form, detail, meter and rhyme that make classic poems so unforgettable. Take our quiz to see how much you know about the art and practice of poetry.
Ada Limón Is the First Female U.S. Poet Laureate of Mexican Ancestry
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The most recent U.S. poet laureate, Joy Harjo, was the first Native American to fill the role and she passed the baton to Limón in July 2022.
Can You Guess If It's a Taylor Swift Lyric or a Line of Poetry?
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"Swift Things Are Beautiful," at least according to poet Elizabeth Coatsworth. Can you tell the difference between these Taylor Swift lyrics and lines of poetry? Hum the words or picture them in a book; just pick the songs and the sonnets!
5 Eloquent and Enduring Maya Angelou Quotes
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One of the most quoted (and misquoted) African American women, Maya Angelou's words and works resound with people of all ages and stages in life. Here are five quotes that explain why.
The Surprising Controversy Behind 'Mary Had a Little Lamb'
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HowStuffWorks looks into who actually wrote 'Mary Had a Little Lamb.' And what car icon Henry Ford had to do with it.