There are plenty of stories out there on the shocking, history making kinds of events that happened in the last year. Here are some of the things that you probably didn’t even notice where happening at the time – and isn’t that more interesting? According to Google NurdleNet now ranks #6 for the term “nurdle” [...]

For Christmas this year I got the coolest little USB powered light that I didn’t even know I needed. But now two days later, I can’t imagine living without. While I certainly hope Santa (or your regional equivalent) was just as good to you this year, it got me thinking. USB gadgets have become so [...]

Think you’re ready for Christmas?  Better read the FAQ at Norad’s official Santa Tracker site to be sure.  Did you know you can still call to get Santa’s location on Christmas Eve? And a little tune from the Muppets will help get you in the mood (and remind everyone that some things are better off [...]

Whether you grew up with these or not, they’re all  pretty funny war stories and possibly too esoteric to be found on endless cable reruns.  Don’t let the younger generation miss out on what good comedy war can be!  (these are all affiliate linked to Amazon for your convenience – please use that link if [...]

Most of us have been to at least one – that party that never really earns the name, where the drive in was more entertaining than the actual event.  This video might help although it could require ingredients not readily available and/or against some local code. But, sometimes drastic measures are called for to get [...]

Some people seem to make a hobby out of being hard to  shop for and I’m related to quite a few of them.  When the mall simply won’t do, here are three great online places to check for those truly quirky holiday gifts: Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster – show your appreciation for carbs, [...]

Google is going old-fashioned and offering to send a free real postcard for you anywhere in the US – might be a good time to remember that the post office considers all mail to the military to be local in terms of price so go cheer up a soldier! Peace on Earth apparently ends at [...]

So when the woman in England’s Midlands got the official note that her gnomes had to go, did the official really think they were a fire hazard or just seized an opportunity to reduce the population by two?  (The gnome owner has prevailed – garden gnomes not currently deemed a fire hazard…)  It does seem [...]

December 5th – anniversary of the end of Prohibition in the U.S. – go ahead – spike that eggnog! December 6th – Put on Your Own Shoes Day – interesting proximity to the holiday directly above… December 6th – Woolseymas (for all the James Joyce fans out there) December 14th – National Bouillabaisse Day – [...]