Sure, Christina Aguilera had trouble with the first stanza of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Super Bowl XLV, but it’s probably a good thing she didn’t have to tackle verses two, three and four. That’s ...

Let’s memorize a poem! Not because it’s good for us or because we think we should, but because it’s fun, a mental challenge with a solid aesthetic reward. You can amuse yourself, impress your friends ...