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more about #lizzieborden ihateyourescalade: So not funny. I have never forgotten an article I read in 1997 in the Atlantic Monthly, about how Americans view murder as entertainment. The articl... more » bluelafrance: I studied this case for my criminal justice classes. Due to delicacies in the era she lived in her claim of blood on her dress was due to, as she put ... more » awhellsnaw: I remember reading an essay about Lizzie that made some convincing arguments that she had done it. Basically that if you look at her behavior from a ... more » gaudette: My grandma Rita grew up in Fall River in the early teens and twenties when Lizzie was still alive. I was always told this story about how someone who ... more » Kivrin: I just Googled Lizzie Borden, and until today I had no idea that she was an adult when she allegedly committed the murders. All this time, I had assum... more » andBegorrah: Oh please oh please oh please figure out a way to apply this to Axe Body Wash. more » Rare Affinity: I find the notion that the name of a historical character in the public domain can be trademarked annoying and believe it should be illegal. But I hav... more » bluebears: What do you guys think? Guilty? Innocent? I read a book once that posited the theory that her sister did it, Lizzie knew and covered for her. It was s... more » TheFormerJuneBronson: We also have a shovel museum here in lovely Massachusetts. Proud heritage! more » TubOfTaft: I remember adding the name Lizzie to the Borden milk gallons my parents would bring home from the grocery store. They were not amused. more » lilbobbytables: As someone who works in Intellectual Property, let me say: Sometimes it leaves me confused, but it is pretty entertaining nonetheless. more » MargaretMoony: Once again I love Jack Kerouac! And Hemingway, because it's so true. more » purefog: Uh -- the link is to some other Hax column. more » formergr: I love that Isak Denisen is quoted, though it's disconcerting that Marie Antoinette is suddenly speaking German! more » vitajex: Henry VIII: Behead her, then be heading out of the country! more » jigglyball: Henry David Thoreau: Travel? Why would you travel out in the world, when there is so much travel within? I also cannot support your compulsion to be ... more » Pizza!Pizza!Pizza!: Oh boo hoo! I want to go on a European vacation but I can't bear to wait a year! Woe is me! And my girlfriend – who may very well love traveling her... more » Casquivana: Bai Ling: Travel. To planet love. Then be an alien, like me. Be the love diamond of a shiny bracelet made with sexy heat. Then ride the rain, and sing... more » Jackie_Earl_Daily: Larry Craig: When traveling alone, I've always depended on the kindness of strangers. more » Snowbunny: I second McCarthy's suspicion. This man sounds a little pink to me. And his girlfriend clearly did something to warrant being watched... more » -
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Lizzie Borden Took A Trademark...
The Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast of Fall River, MA, has won the exclusive right to merch bearing the hometown alleged-axe-murderess's name. Yes, that Includes "Everything I Need to Know About Anger Management I Learned From Lizzie Borden" shirts. [Newser] -
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"Which Is More Important: Travel, Or My Girlfriend?"
This week, a dude wrote into the WaPo's Carolyn Hax with a relationship question. Her advice was great and all, but we were curious to see what famous dead people had to say!
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"How Do I Keep My Sullen Daughter From Alienating My Wealthy Boyfriend?"
The writer may have asked The Spectator's "Mary." We asked a bunch of dead people! More »
