The Hammer Museum in Haines, Alaska is the first museum in the world dedicated to hammers, and it boasts 1400 hammers and related tools ranging from ancient times to the industrial era. Its mission is to educate the general public about the history and use of hammers. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #629… Read More »
We asked our regular contributors through e-mail What are some SOLVED mysteries? 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. In 1981, a Soviet submarine ran aground in Swedish waters. This was a huge deal – although the Soviets…… Read More »
Here are this week’s Life Pro Tips. 1. Learn to do — and enjoy — things by yourself. You’re going to miss out on a lot of fun if you keep waiting for someone else to accompany you. 2. If entry-level job lists “Sales” as one of the responsibilities you can safely ignore anything else…… Read More »
Here are 25 kickass random facts. For part 627, click here 1-5 Kickass Random Fact 1. British Parliament had an official discussion where they condemned the historical inaccuracies of the film U-571 and the rewriting of history to paint the Americans as heroes in an event they never even took part in. They felt it…… Read More »
Here are this week’s interesting historical photos. For part 285, click here. 1. Anti NAZI demonstration in Berlin, 1932. 2. Harlem, New York, 1948. The photograph was taken by Gordon Parks. 3. Survivors of HMAS Armidale on a raft after their ship was sunk by Japanese air attack, December 1942. A Catalina flying boat later…… Read More »
Here are 5 things you should know. 1. If a family member dies and debt collectors tell you that you’re now responsible for paying the deceased’s debts, THEY ARE LYING. Debt does not pass to anyone else upon death. Read this: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0081-debts-and-deceased-relatives (US ONLY. CHECK YOUR LOCAL AND STATE LAWS. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY WITH QUESTIONS) This…… Read More »
Here are this week’s uplifting headlines. 1-5 Uplifting Headlines of the Week 1. Golfer Amy Bockerstette to be the first athlete with Down syndrome to compete for national college title. – Source 2. We can 3D-print wood now: The quest for rare wood is endangering forests. Now we can just 3D-print replicas made from wood…… Read More »
When Vasco Nunez de Balboa discovered there was only a small land bridge separating the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, many explorers started searching for a natural waterway that linked the two oceans. Ultimately they found nothing. Let’s take a look at 9 interesting facts about the Panama Canal. 1. When all the explorers failed to find…… Read More »
Here are this month’s crazy headlines. 1-5 Crazy Headlines 1. Indian bride cancels wedding after groom fails a quick math test. – Source 2. Two Denver police officers suspended for using violence on nonviolent people during protests against police violence. – Source 3. Josh Duggar, charged with child pornography offenses, asks the judge to release…… Read More »
Here are this week’s shower thoughts. 1-5 Shower Thoughts 1. A programmer programmed the program that programmers use to program. 2. A 19-year-old with the self-awareness not to have a baby would probably take better care of a baby than a 19-year-old with a baby. 3. If you can touch your door while on the…… Read More »