What were some interests of Edgar Allan Poe other than his writing?

* Science: Poe had an interest in science and wrote several articles on the subject. He also wrote two stories, "The Conversation of Eiros and Charmion" and "Mellonta Tauta", that explored scientific themes.

* Cryptography: Poe was interested in cryptography and wrote several articles on the subject. He also invented a cipher, called the "Poe Cipher", which was never solved.

* Hypnotism: Poe was interested in hypnotism and wrote several stories that explored the subject.

* Travel: Poe traveled extensively throughout his life and wrote several articles about his travels.

* Politics: Poe was interested in politics and wrote several articles on the subject. He was also a member of the Democratic Party.