In Milan, Italy the law requires everyone to smile at all times, unless attending a funeral or visiting the hospital. source
Smiling: It’s Not Just a Good Idea — It’s the Law
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When Judgment Trumps Skill
“A superior pilot uses his superior judgment to avoid situations which require the use of his superior skill.” — Frank Borman, commander of Apollo 8, in Flying Lessons, Federal Aviation Administration, January 8, 2008
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream
Got a craving for ice cream? Try one of these distinctive flavors from around the world: Honey Jalapeño Pickle from Sweet Action Ice Cream in Denver, Colorado Goat Cheese Cashew Caramel from […]
Do You Think Maybe He Didn’t Care for Them?
PJ O’Rourke P.J. O’Rourke is not known for holding back when he has a strong opinion. This is how he described those who made up the administration of President Bill Clinton: “Those […]
The Trendsetting Benefits of Bad Fashion
“Her hat is a creation that will never go out of style. It will look ridiculous year after year.” — Fred Allen
Don’t Be a Writer If You Can’t Handle Rejection Letters
“Curse the blasted, jelly-boned swines, the slimy, the belly-wriggling invertebrates, the miserable soddingrotters, the flaming sods, the sniveling, dribbling, dithering, palsied, pulse-less lot that make up England today. They’ve got white of […]
Just How Ugly Was She?
“The old woman was not only ugly with the ugliness age brings us all, but showed signs of formidable ugliness by birth – pickle-jar chin, mainsail ears and a nose like a […]
And the #1 Clue that a Guy’s Marriage Proposal Is About to Be Rejected….
Would You Like Your Coffee with Cream, Sugar, or Urine?
In March 2009 James Carroll Butler found that working with his co-worker, Michael Utz, was more than he could handle. Butler collected urine from the toilet and poured it into Utz’s coffee. […]
Suffering from Nomophobia? Let’s Hope You Can Reach Your Psychologist by Mobile Phone
Nomophobia (short for “no mobile phone phobia”) is the constant fear of not having mobile phone service. Researchers report that more than half of the people of the United Kingdom have this […]
Shaking Hands Not Enough For You? Try Visiting These Places
In the United States people customarily greet each other with a handshake. A hug is acceptable among friends and family. Other cultures say, “Hello” in ways that might surprise those who are […]
Need Extra Days for Christmas Shopping? Move to Foula
The island of Foula in the Shetland Islands of Scotland operates off of a different calendar than the rest of the United Kingdom. When Great Britain adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1752, […]
NOTICE: Do Not Call 911 for a Ride to the Store
There are pros and cons to public transportation, but it is good advice for everyone to consider all the costs before calling for a ride. Kurt Smith was arrested in December 2014 […]
Some People Just Aren’t Good With Animals
Benjamin Herman Siegel of southern Florida was arrested in January, 2015 and charged with battery and cruelty to animals after allegedly striking employees with a bearded dragon and putting the bearded dragon […]
Cold Enough For Ya?
The coldest temperature ever recorded on earth was in August, 2010 in Antarctica. Satellites measured surface temperatures of -135.8 degrees Fahrenheit (-94.7 degrees Celsius). There is no way to disguise the fact […]
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