Here are this week’s Life Pro Tips. 1. When handling firearms, always assume there is a bullet in the chamber. Even if the gun leaves your sight for a second, the next time you pick it up just assume a bullet magically got into the chamber. 2. Just because technology allows us to reply to…… Read More »
We asked our regular contributors through e-mail What is the thing that surprised you the most when you traveled to a country you had never been to before? 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. Probably in Germany…… Read More »
Here are 5 things you should know. 1. Gasoline is not just extremely flammable and can create explosive mixtures with air, it is also very carcinogenic, toxic and a strong teratogen. Parts of the USA are currently experiencing a significant gasoline shortage/crunch, which is why many photos of people hoarding gasoline using plastic bags and…… Read More »
Here are this week’s shower thoughts. 1-5 Shower Thoughts 1. People will swim in the ocean, even though there are definitely many corpses in it. People will not swim in a pool with a corpse in it. Humans all have a corpse: water ratio that is acceptable for them to swim in. 2. Our lives…… 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 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 »
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 »