Harriet Tubman is a famous American abolitionist and social activist who overcame all odds to achieve outstanding accomplishments. When speaking about slavery and how far we have come, Harriet’s name ranks amongst the greats who facilitated the much-needed change. Given how phenomenal she was, there are many truths (and lies) that many people do not…… Read More »
Florida, often known for its sun-soaked beaches and diverse wildlife, has a myriad of quirky and intriguing aspects that aren’t widely known. Here are ten astonishing facts that encapsulate the uniqueness of this state. 1. Fireworks Farce: In a surprising twist, while fireworks are completely illegal for recreational use in Florida, hundreds of stores sell… Read More »
Picture this: You’re nestled into your home office, zeroed in on the project you’ve been tackling all morning. Your fingers are racing across the keyboard, and you’re in the zone. But then, an uproar in the living room – your kids have declared a sibling war. A second later, your spouse is at the door… Read More »
Have you ever found yourself at the crossroads of delegation and assistance? The familiar predicament that leaders often face. You aim to steer a proficient team, delegating tasks to your members, while simultaneously carrying an anxiety that makes you peek over their shoulders, just to ensure that things are on the right track. Your well-intentioned… Read More »
We asked our regular contributors through e-mail What is your comfort youtube channel? We got many interesting responses. Here are some of them. We have just copied and pasted their responses, not editing them in any way. 1. Adam Savage’s channel where he does his one day builds. Total comfort. – FlippyFlippo 2. Primitive technology for…… Read More »
Here are this week’s interesting historical photos. For part 372, click here. 1. ”Michael”, October 1938. 2. A 19-year-old Al Capone with his father and uncle, 1917. 3. Halloween costumes from the 1920s. 4. Christine Collins was a California mother whose son went missing in 1928. Five months, police found a boy who claimed to…… Read More »
1. The Armed Forces of Colombia commissioned a pop song that included a Morse code message to kidnapped military personnel, “19 people rescued, you’re next. Don’t lose hope”, because the kidnappers would let their captives listen to radio. – Source 2. When Canadian reporter Mellissa Fung was kidnapped by bandits in Afghanistan, Afghan intelligence identified…… Read More »
