The Original Meaning Behind Unraveling Clues

Washington's Warnings We Chose To Ignore

February 19, 2020 · 1 min read

In his farewell address, George Washington warned against future threats to the newly formed nation, including “entanglements” in foreign wars and the rise of political factions. He was smart to warn us. Too…

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Why Dad Jokes Get Worse With Age

October 17, 2020 · 1 min read

My father was a bright, well-educated college professor with a clever, sophisticated sense of humor. In his seventies, though, I noticed that his wit degraded noticeably. He delighted in what we, his children…

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George Carlin on Germs and the Immune System

March 18, 2020 · 1 min read

George Carlin was funny… he was brilliant… he was prophetic. Watch an excerpt from his “You Are All Diseased” routine.

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Cork's Surprising Properties Make Perfect Wine Stoppers

July 15, 2020 · 1 min read

Cork is amazing. It is a natural substance that comes from the bark of a tree. Though it looks porous, it is actually impermeable. It doesn't absorb liquid. (Well, very little.) Cork is also buoyant, meaning…

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A Gratitude Video That Actually Works

March 11, 2020 · 1 min read

Just what you'd expect from a video titled "Be Grateful for Today." Whaat surprised me was that it worked.

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