Why can you use the 60+ Oyster card as voter ID, but not the 18+ Student Oyster card?
25 Interesting Historical Photos – Part 366
Here are this week’s interesting historical photos. For part 365, click here. 1. Fred Rogers performing a “bedside solo show” for a 7-year-old Beth Usher during her coma after undergoing surgery for “Rasmussen’s encephalitis” at the John Hopkins Childrens’ Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, February 1987. 2. Jimmy Carter working with his sons on his peanut…… Read More »
25 Kickass Random Facts List #827
The deepest scuba dive of all time was 1,090 feet, set by Ahmed Gabr in 2014. It took him nearly a decade to properly prepare for the dive. While the descent took only 15 minutes, the ascent back to the surface took over 13 hours. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #827 first appeared… Read More »
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Puyi’s Journey: From Last Emperor to Humble Gardener
Puyi, the last emperor of China, had lived a life of luxury where he never had to perform basic tasks such as brushing his teeth or tying his shoelaces. At the age of 44, after being placed in a communist reeducation prison program in 1950, he finally faced these mundane chores for the first time.… Read More »
5 Things You Should Know – Part 476
Here are 5 things you should know. 1. It’s appropriate to call 911 for large debris in the middle of a freeway or busy road. It can save a life. If you are driving and see something dangerous on the freeway, it’s a very valid reason to dial 911. A lot of people think there…… Read More »
25 Uplifting Headlines of the Week – Part 299
Here are this week’s uplifting headlines. 1-5 Uplifting Headlines of the Week 1. Kansas City considers becoming a transgender ‘safe haven’ in defiance of Missouri laws. – Source 2. Carmakers like VW are bringing back buttons because drivers loathe all the touch screens. – Source 3. Cannabis company offers jobs to all 400+ Burger King…… Read More »
Bob Norris: The Unsmoking Marlboro Man and the Legacy of an Iconic Campaign
Bob Norris, the very first Marlboro Man, had a chance encounter with fame when he was spotted in a photo alongside the famous John Wayne. Serving as the face of the Marlboro Man for 12 years, it’s surprising to note that Bob never actually smoked a single cigarette. As a responsible parent, he consistently advised… Read More »
Behind the Scenes of ‘The Shining’: 5 Intriguing Film Facts
Delve into the mysterious world of ‘The Shining,’ one of the most iconic horror films of all time, with these five fascinating behind-the-scenes facts. 1. The iconic “Here’s Johnny” line from The Shining actually originated from The Johnny Carson Show. When Jack Nicholson spontaneously delivered the line during filming, director Stanley Kubrick almost chose another… Read More »