The Rap Sheet: The Missing

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

The Missing

What happened to the “Poe toaster”?

READ MORE: “Edgar Allan Poe’s Grave: Ode to the Toaster”
(The Baltimore Sun).

1 comment:

Anonymous said...: As it's been going on for 60 years, I wouldn't be surprised if the toaster passed on to enjoy Poe's birthday with Poe!; 5:16 PM

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