Brain Snacks: Tasty Tidbits of Knowledge
Not all of the Dickinson family stayed cooped up in their bedroom writing poetry. Edward Dickinson, Emily's dad, was a member of the House of Representatives from 1853 to 1855. (Source.)
Much like a good pirate, Dickinson's best treasure was found in an old chest. Much like a bad pirate, she wasn't around any more to enjoy any of it.
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Most of Dickinson's over 1,500 poems were written in just six years. That's more movies than Nic Cage has been in. (Source.)