Are you familiar with any of the 12 new saints that have recently been canonized?

Their bloody martyrdoms definitely encompass many of the strange, obscure ways to die.

Perhaps death by body odor will soon be added to the list as well.

Just make sure you're not at the library at the time that's going on.

Though such an experience would make for good poetry, possibly even a mathematical one.

You could even contextualize in on a human subway map if you're feeling artistic.

Why not expand it to include Mexico City, where you'll always be able to find a good drinking hole?

You might be able to find a couple of good Halloween costume ideas while you're down there.

But if that fails, just find a snazzy suit and go as the always classy Alex Trebek.

And speaking of class, you might want to steer clear of any superfluous acronyms for the time being.

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Did your predictions for the 2012 Nobel prize winner come true? Chances are, probably not.

Or better yet, do your picks live up to Italo Calvino's standards for what constitutes a classic.

Next year, why not let your mom or dad help with your predictions. After all, family influences are always helpful.

Even if you come from a family of nerds, you know something good will come out of it in the end.

And if all else fails, just remember that the streets are paved (literally) with gold.

So why not write a song about it? It could end up being the next "Hey Jude."

Though just coming up with a new word is satisfying for most people, no matter the lexicon.

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If Marilyn Monroe had won an Oscar, the alternate history would have turned out very, very bad for her.

Though not as bad as the vampire scare going around in New England -- and no, these vampires do not sparkle.

Perhaps we're just going to have to meet the real life version of Dracula, and who knows? He could be perfectly charming.

But if you're looking to treat a recent vampire bite, don't trust all the medical advice you find on the interwebs.

But if you're going to turn to books, make sure you know the true origins of any used ones you may happen to come across.

That alone could be a strong case for shaping your brain to be only accustomed to ebooks.

But then again, where will all your crazy marginalia go?

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