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The Terrible Tot of Lübeck as the Source for Archaic Child in the Werewhale

From what spring sprung Archaic Child? We must look back to North Germanic legend. The Terrible Tot of Lübeck, also known as the infant scholar, must be the source for the play’s sanest character.

How Can the Greatest NFL QB be Found?

Peyton Manning’s retirement has reopened the debate regarding who the greatest NFL QB might be.

Brief History of Contested Democratic Conventions

Since much is being said about a contested Republican convention in 2016, it is interesting to look back on history to see how this years convention could turn out.

Brief History of Contested Republican Conventions

I write this blog in light of the lasting discussion of a possible contested Republican convention in 2016 election. While historically common, a contested convention has not occurred 40 years.

Shakespeare is Shakespeare (revised)

In an effort to do my academic duty to save young minds from going astray, I present to you ten (plus 2 later additions) of the most obvious reasons that William Shakespeare is the author of the works of William Shakespeare.

Top 10 Most Popular 3rd Party Candidates Since 1912

The 1912 election is the high-watermark of 3rd party run. In this election, our traditional parties competed with two strong 3rd parties — the Progressive “Bull Moose” Party and the Socialist Party, both of which make the top 10 list.

7 Vice Presidents: The Great “What-If” Presidencies (revised)

Eight out of forty-seven vice presidents (or 17%) reached immortality as “accidental presidents” either through death or through resignation of the sitting president.