A few assorted links

Sherlock Holmes:

Holmes and Watson's reading material, in BOSC

"Les Huguenots", as mentioned in the canon, and further info

Writing:

A variety of advice on how to write different characters

Regarding the ever-popular claim of "I'm only one person, there is no way I could possibly make a difference":

This lawyer spearheaded the world’s biggest beach clean-up at Versova

Amazing animals:

Kangaroo rats

For your amusement:

10+ Embarrassing Moments People Didn’t Realize Who They’re Talking To And Made A Fool Out Of Themselves

(many thanks to supergee for this one)