Guy Petzall writes letters to companies with odd questions, gets answers, and posts them. picked by Mershaullk 3 years ago

"If you are considering writing a love letter to your sweetheart, you might want to take a look at some of the most famous love letters of all times from celebrities of their time. The most important thing to know about love letters is that the best love letters come from the heart. You might not be able to write a poetic love letter like these, but let them inspire you to write a love lette... read full post picked by thephrog 3 years ago

7 fascinating love letters for you to read, ranging from romantic through to sad and funny to unique. picked by iamamaniac 2 months ago

And this was the start of FOUND, a website and magazine devoted to those strange things you find everywhere.

From the "About" Section - "We collect found stuff: love letters, birthday cards, kids' homework, to-do lists, ticket stubs, poetry on napkins, doodles- anything that gives a glimpse into someone else's life. Anything goes." picked by rachelsometimes 3 years ago

Cops in Oldham, UK broke into the wrong house while searching for a fugitive; rather than leaving an official note or apology after smashing in the door, they used the magnetic letters on the fridge to spell out OLDHAM TASK FORCE CALLED. picked by murfanda 1 year ago

The letters stayed in good condition after being kept in a vault. Hemingway's nephew, Mainland, 69, said he intended to publish the letters himself but that he was growing too old to wait for the copyright to expire in 2011. "The reality of me being able to publish these letters — it ain't going to happen," said Mainland, who now owns Hemingway's childhood home. picked by bevissimo 2 years ago

Zimbabwe's central bank says it will soon introduce a 100 trillion dollar note as the once prosperous country battles to keep pace with hyperinflation that has caused many to abandon the country's currency. picked by Bornbad 11 months ago

Emma Spaulding Bryant wrote these ten letters to her husband in the summer of 1873. Because these letters are unusually frank for this time period, they reveal much about the relationships between husbands and wives in this era, and shed light on medical practices that were often kept private. picked by MissWinkle 2 years ago

A complete and well-linked collection of the 902 letters Vincent van Gogh wrote.

This was recently published as a book as well, but the online version is free. picked by Ankabout 1 month ago

The note was scribbled on paper from a spiral notebook. Aldridge says the note may have been written by a woman but he declined to reveal more details. picked by dollyllama 8 months ago

Accusations that al-Megrahi was released as part of a trade deal with Libya (see here for more) have lead to central Government minsters releasing eight letters which show that the only pressure exerted by ministers was to consider this case as separate to all other concerns and in the hands solely of the Scottish Executive. picked by pocksucket 3 months ago

Vincent van Gogh wrote extensive letters to his brother, mother, and many others. Here is a complete listing of them all. Searchable via keyword text, topic, or chronological order. Get a look into the great one's tortured soul. picked by Moe 2 years ago

Satan is pretty busy these days, but it's nice to know that he still takes the time to sit down and write letters to his fans, followers, and business partners. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

They will be given to the daughter of the late pastor whom the letters were addressed to. picked by musicgirldani 3 years ago

The curtain went up on a performance of John Cage's As Slow As Possible in Halberstadt in 2001 and yesterday a new note was played. There are another 631 years to go.

Imagine the queue for the toilets at the interval. picked by pocksucket 10 months ago

What better mentor for a 10-year-old than Charles Manson? Little Billy seeks life advice, and America's most notorious killers are happy to oblige. picked by MissWinkle 2 years ago

From the mouths of babes, etc.

A collection of short notes and missives to the magic floaty man in the sky. picked by pocksucket 12 months ago

A truly revolutionary access to audio editing:
"Direct Note Access". picked by suckersklub 2 years ago

ANN ARBOR, Michigan (AP) -- Dry cleaners find all kinds of things hiding in the clothes of their customers - but probably nothing quite like what some employees stumbled across recently. picked by skid 3 years ago

What's in a name? For Harold and Martha Smith, it's been bundles of letters, crates of wine, cheese platters, and _ once _ 100 pounds of frozen fish. All have been delivered to their ocean-view home in the ritzy Monarch Beach area. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago