Contrary to a story in today’s What’s On, Singer Lena Horne is not dead. Read more false statements and factual errors from major Canadian publications, as collected by Craig Silverman for his book, Regret the Error.

Failure, self-deprication, the underdog hero: a list of literary devices common to Canadian Literature, according to Wikipedia.

"Forget the cat. Focus instead on the topless lady. You have been provided with paper for notes. Remember, this is only a test."

We plan, like architects to bring the outdoors in.

sure enough when we quieted downwe could hear its faint cries and senseits frantic little bird heart rattling in its cage of bones

These facts about the mating rituals of garden-dwellers were gathered from Guests in Your Garden: Facts and Folklore About Bugs, Slugs, and Other Garden Creatures, written by Michele Davidson and illustrated by Eve Corbel, published by Arsenal Pulp

Billy Collins, former Poet Laureate of the United States, says poetry is optional. And that your reader's crotch is the one thing you never worry about.

If elected, punk rocker Joe Keithley promises to put YOU THE PEOPLE first!!

Musician Carolyn Mark remembers a wild night with her record label, two roller derby girls, and a pellet gun.

I use the thicker rope for hanging men. I don’t like to use the same piece twice. A fresh length each time and left on, disposed of with the body.

A man infiltrates his elderly neighbour's home disguised as a Meals-On-Wheels representative.

Instructions on how to do laundry without electricity, from a 1962 article.

A list of possible forthcoming titles in a choose-your-own-adventure series.

A list of vintage party games, including Who Tapped Me?, Blindfold Penny-Magic, Who's Your Future Wife? and more.

The top 5 most pirated eBooks on July 13, 2011, according to piratebay.com

"You know, Superman, sometimes you can be a real prick."