Alexandra Apolloni on the "splatter platter" hits of the 1960s: that brief time when everyone was singing about their boyfriend dying in motorcycle wrecks.

The Toast presents a selection of delightful information in the form of a link roundup.

ROXANE GAY IS COMING TO THE TOAST AND SHE'S GOING TO STAY FOREVER AND EVER AND WE'LL NEVER LET HER GO.

In which Jaya reads "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" for the very first time.

Summarizing political charters from the Magna Carta onward.

Mackenzie Mays on the intersection between women's intuition and when men are being revolting.

Laura Cok on her family and their faith.

Aimee Ouellette takes us on a journey through the history of unwanted dick pics in human history.

Comments that, when delivered by men over 40, should initiate a creep escape velocity sequence.

Let us now signal boost the work of some women (and men) who have written some great books.

The Toast presents a selection of delightful information in the form of a link roundup.

This week's Toast Points.

There's no good way (except this cartoon) to tell someone you're pregnant.

The Toast's weekly Friday open thread, hosted by The Bartender.

Karen Abbott talks with The Toast's in-house historian about her new Civil War book, sexism, and writing about female historical figures.