Happy Easter: Weird Facts about Jelly Beans
Oh, jelly beans the kryptonite of sugar lovers everywhere. In honor of Easter and Easter Baskets everywhere, here are nine facts you should know about everyone’s favorite bean-shaped candy. Skittles…
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One Man Takes on Forrest Gump’s Run Across America for the Fifth Time
That day, for no particular reason, Rob Pope decided to go for a little run. The 36-year-old from Liverpool, England, is channeling his inner Forrest Gump as he becomes the…
Inspiration: 100 year-old Runners Set World Records
If this does not inspire you I do not know what will… Orville Rogers, a 100-year-old man, set a new age group record Saturday in the men’s 60-meters at the…
Data is Beautiful: St Patrick’s Day 2018
Make sure to”werk” that green and put down your keys if you want to avoid getting into trouble come March 17. Despite its religious undertones, St. Patrick’s Day often results…
How to Build a SMART Home
The basics of keeping any home running smoothly have not changed in decades – mop, vacuum, change light bulbs, set thermostat, mow lawn, do laundry, stock refrigerator, keep family safe,…
Mr Rogers: After 50 Years Our Neighborhoods Still Need Him
Fifty years ago, when Fred Rogers showed up on national public television as the host of what then was a brand new children’s show called Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, TV was…
Where do Curling Stones Come From ?
Every four years, one winter sport in particular manages to capture the international zeitgeist for the briefest of moments before disappearing into obscurity until the next Olympics. Nestled in between…
Make Valentine’s Day Sparkle This Year
On Valentine’s Day happy hearts everywhere turn to thoughts of love. People shower affection on partners, parents, friends, children, teachers, and even pets! They spend over a billion dollars on…
National Hugging Day: Hug long and prosper
As if we needed ANOTHER holiday. Well, this one feels much needed and it also feels really good ! (literally). National Hug Day, also known as National Hugging Day, is…
Some of My Favorite Gadgets of 2017
While the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) bills itself as, “the global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace,” 2017 was filled with gadgets that made life easier and…