FACT: Since 2001, 987 children have been killed while buying ice cream.
– FINAL EXITS by Michael Largo

FACT: In 2003, 24 people died from inhaling popcorn fumes.
– FINAL EXITS by Michael Largo

FACT: Deaths attributed to “loud sounds” since 1970: 34,831.
- FINAL EXITS by Michael Largo

FACT: Poets have a life span fifteen years below average.
– FINAL EXITS by Michael Largo

FACT: More people are killed annually by donkeys than die in air crashes.

FACT: Non-dairy creamer is flammable.

FACT: Nutmeg is extremely poisonous if injected intravenously.

FACT: Three people die each year testing if a 9V battery works on their tongue.

FACT: Halogen floor lamps caused approximately 270 fires and 19 deaths per year.
– FINAL EXITS by Michael Largo

FACT: Total asphyxiations attributed to rice cake eating since 1965: 1,601.
– FINAL EXITS by Michael Largo

FACT: 99% of all "mazes" can be solved if you walk to the right every time you have to choose between left and right.

FACT: A group of unicorns is called a blessing.

FACT: One of the largest carriers of hepatitis B is dinner mints.

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Mysteries of Portland library panel

Date/Time:

October 23, 2016 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Location:

Central Library, Portland: US Bank Room

Link:

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With its vibrant neighborhoods, lush parks, and free-spirited citizens, Portland is the perfect setting for writing stories of crime and mayhem--at least in the eyes of some local mystery writers, who will join together for this panel discussion. Zoe Burke, Warren C. Easley, and others will discuss how living in Portland informs and inspires their work, and how they approach the blank page to weave plots propelled by sinners and saviors.