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Titanic: 5 stories from survivorsFrom 'Shadow of the Titanic' by Andrew Wilson, here are the stories of five of the people who made it out of the Titanic disaster.
Mango fruit smoothieA visit to a Gauguin exhibit on a chilly day inspired a tropical fruit smoothie.
Hunger Games: What's so great about a teen fight to the death?Calling all Hunger Games fans: Help this聽 mom "get it." Why is a fight to the death among teens so great?
Could PBS Kids Barney be an extinct T. rex 鈥� in a good mood?When we saw the photos of the big fuzzy 鈥� but extinct 鈥� T. rex that scientists in China discovered, we couldn't help wonder about the PBS Kids Barney and what this means for evolution of kids' toys.- Welcome to Modern ParenthoodModern Parenthood, the Monitor's new community for parents, grandparents, friends 鈥� anyone, really 鈥� who believes in raising compassionate and engaged global citizens.
'Hunger Games': Will director Gary Ross return for the sequel?So far, there are conflicting rumors on whether 'Hunger Games' director Gary Ross will return for the adaptation of the sequel 'Catching Fire.'
QuietIs it getting harder to hear the quiet voices among us?
Reader recommendation: The Greater JourneyMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
'Drop Dead Healthy': 8 of A.J. Jacob's unusual get-fit regimensFrom a working at a treadmill desk to practicing extreme chewing, here are 8 strategies A.J. Jacobs tried as part of his quest for perfect fitness.
'Delirium' author Lauren Oliver will pen a book for adultsLauren Oliver's new book 'Rooms' will be released in 2014.
10 most challenged books on the American Library Association's 2011 listThe 'ttyl' series by Lauren Myracle and 'The Color of Earth' by Kim Dong Hwa top the 2011 rankings of most challenged books.
Hunger Games: anti-family or bonding tool?Is 鈥淭he Hunger Games鈥� franchise subversively anti-family, or a family bonding tool? So far, many parents seem to be voting with their wallets. 鈥淭he Hunger Games鈥� movie has now surpassed the $300 million mark in total ticket sales, cleaning up for the third straight week at the box office.
How to grow and serve kumquatsA gardener and a chef team up with advice on growing and serving kumquats.- Are you a TV trivia buff? Take our quiz
Ever since Philo T. Farnsworth, David Sarnoff, and Vladimir Zworykin started toying with vacuum tubes in the early part of the 20th century, we've been intrigued by the box with moving pictures and sound. Try your hand at our television trivia quiz.
Meatless Monday: Farro salad with roasted winter squash, spinach, and goat cheeseA hearty farro salad with enough warmth to get through chilly spring days.
Swimming: 8 facts 鈥� trivial and not 鈥� from 'Swim'From author and journalist Lynn Sherr's new book 'Swim,' here are 8 facts about the history of humans in the water
Reader recommendation: A Game of ThronesMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
6 life lessons a male reader learned from Jane AustenWriter William Deresiewicz shares how Austen changed his life in "A Jane Austen Education."
Dwarf larkspur: an early, colorful wildflowerAmong the charming early wildflowers is dwarf larkspur, Delphinium tricorne.
Ham and corn chowderA chowder that makes perfect use of leftover Easter ham.
