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Did You Know These Facts About Huckleberry Finn?

Let's have a short recap; the book tells the tale of Huckleberry Finn, the uneducated son of the town's drunkard. Huckleberry escapes from his alcoholic and abusive father with the runaway slave Jim, sailing in a boat down the Mississippi River.

After Reading This, You'll Want to Move to Finland!

Residents get money for no reason As of January 2017, 2,000 Finns receive a €560 monthly payment as part of an experiment. If this turns out to be successful, an unconditional basic income of €800 will be given to every resident of the country. Why?

Mark Twain's Tips For a Better Kind of Life...

Considered one of America's finest writers, Mark Twain was the talented author of such classics as “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” and “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”. He was also noteworthy for being a very wise man, often quoted.

Don't Take MY Advice, Take Mark Twain's!

Mark Twain (Real name Samuel Clemens) is mainly known for his most famous characters, such as Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. But his books were about much more than just entertainment.

Hilarious: Some of the Funniest Shop Names I've Seen!

Huckleberry Finn's favorite place 9. Areyou pho-real? 10. Who wants to try this? Related: Hilarious: These Funny Restaurant Signs Cracked People Up 11. Thai-m to Dine here 12. A brew-tiful start to the day awaits 13. This place takes bagels to a whole new level – no 'lochs' barred! 14. 

10 Fascinating Facts About Mark Twain’s Life

Mark Twain’s many masterpieces, such as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn , The Adventures of Tom Sawyer , and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court , are recognized and enjoyed by readers worldwide to this day.

Get a Glimpse of Finland’s Inimitable Way of Life

See Also: 11 Things That'll Make You Jealous of the Finns 1. Have you ever seen a bag made out of coffee packets? Image source: Izismile 2. Weather in Finland can change drastically in a matter of just 5 hours! Image source: Izismile 3. This sign was spotted outside a local supermarket in Finland.

Prepare to Be Charmed by These 6 Stunning Parks of Ireland

Image by: Nicolas Raymond Image by: John Finn Image by: Jerzy Strzelecki Image by: Nicolas Raymond Glenveagh National Park Ireland's second largest national park, Glenveagh, is situated in lush County Donegal.

Find Out Where the Healthiest People on Earth Live

Smoking rates were reduced significantly as a result, and Finns now eat twice as much fruit and vegetables as they used to.

History Is Brought Alive With These Colorized Old Photos

Mark Twain, the famous American novelist who is best remembered as the author of The Adventures of Tom Sawy er (1876) and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885). Related Article: An Incredible Collection of Vintage Photos Recolored 20. Abraham Lincoln sharing a moment with George McClellan, a U.S.

8 Hilarious Malapropisms by Famous Figures

There is a memorable malapropism from his classic novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, but it isn’t Huck who makes the mistake but rather Aunt Sally, who says “I was most putrified with astonishment.” [related_articles] 5.

These Are the Most Incredible Trains Ever Built

Finnish Armored Trains Image Source Why they're amazing: Although there have been numerous nations around the world that have operated armored trains at different points in their history, none were quite as amazing as the ones the Finns came up with.

The Mysterious City of Caesars and 4 Other Mythical Places

Tír na nÓg An Illustration of Tír na nÓg from the book "The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland", by T. W.

Finland Is Far More Than Merely a Winter Wonderland...

Saunas are a national tradition in Finland, and the Finns actually invented the concept. They essentially consist of a wooden room that’s heated by steam from hot rocks.

24 Classic Books That Give You Important Life Lessons

Table of contents Pride and Prejudice A Christmas Carol The Old Man and the Sea The Alchemist Crime and Punishment The Incredible Journey To Kill a Mockingbird The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn The Diary of a Young Girl The Lord of the Rings Nineteen-Eighty-Four The Little Prince The Metamorphosis Les

Unique Valentine’s Day Traditions From Around the Globe

Wales Image Source: Hayley Finn/ Flickr Love celebrations in Wales are also utterly unique and precious. The majority of Valentine's day celebrations in Wales actually occur on January, 25 - the day of San Dwynwen, the Welsh patron saint of lovers.

Relive History In These Incredible Mansions Across the US

This is where important works like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn , The Adventures of Tom Sawyer , and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court were all written. The house is open for tours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, but tickets should be purchased in advance.

The 12 Most Recommended Cities in Denmark All Should See

Svendborg Close to a beautiful harbor, full of polished yachts alongside old fishing boats, the town of Svendborg is located on a charming fjord, also the gateway to the archipelago of Denmark's third largest island - Finn Island.