Brain Snacks: Tasty Tidbits of Knowledge
Paulo Coelho doesn't just talk the mystical talk—he also walks the walk, spending every New Year's at a shrine to the Virgin Mary in France.
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The Alchemist was brought to life in the form of a graphic novel in 2010. (source)
Twenty years after it was first translated into English, The Alchemist is still enjoying a spot on the New York Times' top-ten bestseller list. Talk about treasure! (That's 257 weeks on the list and counting!) (source)
Paulo Coelho knows what to do with the treasure—we mean, profits—from his book sales. He's an avid Mercedes-Benz fan. (source)