Truman Capote was born on this day in 1924. Here’s him on the Dean Martin Roast.

Ever drink in the catacombs of a famous Brooklyn cemetery? Atlas Obscura wants to give you that opportunity.

Dave Eggers writes about some of the cars he’s owned.

Mark Twain: Not a God fan. 

Paul Theroux talks about his story in this week’s New Yorker.

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