Previous generations understood about death, and undoubtedly would have seen a reasonable amount of death. Once you get into the Victorian era, you might well have seen the funerals of many of your siblings before you were very old.

Hat = wizard, wizard = hat. Everything else is frippery.

The Kappamaki, a whaling research ship, was currently researching the question: How many whales can you catch in one week?

If it wasn't for the fun and money, I really don't know why I'd bother.

No one thinks that young adults read hooks for YOUNG ADULTS, books for young adults are read by kids.

Look, that's why there's rules, understand? So that you think before you break 'em.

The jurisdiction of a good man extends to the end of the world.