Throughout the ages, different sports have gained popularity, and then for obscure, and often unknown reasons, fell out of favor and took their place in the dust drenched halls of has-beens. While we cannot answer the question of what happened to those ancient games, we can readily see the imminent demise of one of my favorite sports, hockey. At one …
True or False? There is an area on your face called the Triangle of Death. It is the area from the bridge of your nose, to the corners of your mouth. Popping pimples in this area, is like playing Zit Russian Roulette. Dr. Mehmet Oz, from sharecare.com, explains, “Blood vessels in the triangle of death drain to the back of …
The USB Typewriter For all you older people that are afraid of computers, we have found a great keyboard gadget to make you feel less intimidated. The USB Typewriter looks and feels just like a manual typewriter, and can be used with a PC, Mac and even an iPad (you’ll need a connector to use it with an iPad though). But, …
A man cave just is not complete without custom recreational pieces. Every Joe has a pool table, but now you can custom order a ‘cool’ table. Since 2009, Car Pool Tables have been purchased by collectors, and appeared worldwide in newspapers, magazines, television programs and on internet sites. Each pool table is molded from a real collector car, then is painted and …
The next time you’re texting and pouring a cup of instant coffee, why not grab a pair of instant underwear too? Yup, I reckon it’d probably be a good idea to carry Instant Underpants in your purse, pocket and glove box. Now if you ever forget to put your undies on, you’ll have some quick! Mothers around the world now …
Men and women speak different languages and relate differently to certain situations. A case in point is how we measure things. I am the first to admit that I am, what Hubby lovingly refers to as, “Measuring impaired.” He, on the other hand, is the King of the tape measure. In our house we have several measuring contraptions. Drawers in every room …
Gingivitis is an oral health disease that can cause an array of symptoms. It is caused primarily by bacterial and plaque growth on the teeth and gums, which irritates the gum tissue. Classic symptoms of this very common condition include inflamed and swollen gums, bleeding gums, bad breath, bad taste in the mouth and darker than normal gum color. If …
Frozen Foot Syndrome When it comes to being able to play it cool, I’m not so hot. Case in point: Although there isn’t much snow on the ground, the Hubby and I know winter’s here. I think he really dreads the winter, even if it turns out to be a mild one, simply because of my feet. Yes, I said …
Will’s Thoughts about celebrity websites that suck. I reckon that in the light of the digital dawn, it’s become incredibly easy for anyone to tell the world their story and interact globally with others using websites. So, I find it puzzling that a celebrity, who makes a living by getting into the spotlight, digitally gives their fans the middle finger …
In April of 2011 director Peter Jackson announced on his Facebook page that he was shooting the upcoming Hobbit Trilogy at 48 frames per second.Using the Red Digital Cinema Company’s Epic Camera, Jackson intended to shoot the film at 48 frames per second, instead of the usual 28 frames per second. He’s not the only filmmaker to be doing this, …
The Inspiration For Indiana Jones Movies The character Indiana Jones wasn’t based solely on the imagination of George Lucas. Lucas suggested that the late Percy Fawcett, archaeologist, adventurer, and explorer was largely credited for inspiring the Jones Saga. Anaconda 62 Feet In Length Fawcett was first sent to South America in 1906 where he mapped a significant area of jungle …
I’ve often wondered why my forefathers didn’t settle in a warmer climate. I am convinced that the only reason I am not living up by the Bering Sea, is because the oxen and horses on the wagon train must have been bogged down in snow, and couldn’t go any farther North. That is the only reason I can think of, as …
One day we can smell like fresh pomegranate and the next day, as our preference changes, we can smell like we just smoked a great big fat doobie!
It was a cold winter’s day. The parking lot to the office was filling up quickly. As a secretary got out of her car she noticed that a group of people who had come to be interviewed for a job, were whispering among themselves as they pointed and stared at a man sitting up against the wall outside the building. …