Say you're writing an article for children about cats. It's always nice to have a bit of extra information ready if the editor asks for sidebar material.
Harper's Magazine Index is the place to go for quirky information that is just right for a sidebar or two.
I typed in the word "cats" and got results such as these:
Chances that an adult [human] will die after a fall from six stories: 9 in 10
Chances that a cat will: 1 in 10
Or,
Estimated number of pounces it takes a cat to catch a rodent: 3
The results found on Harper's Index run from the obvious to the totally ridiculous, but all the information presented also contains a source.
Allow yourself a little play time when you visit the site, but beware, you could become addicted!
--Diane
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