10 Illnesses That Changed History and Redirected the World
Discover 10 illnesses that changed history, altered dynasties, toppled plans, reshaped governments, and even redrew maps.
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Consider the Consequences of Marriage
Read more: Consider the Consequences of MarriageOne has to marvel at how much Miss Fannie loved Mr. Licker to have agreed to take his name: source
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A Friend of Petty Criminals, Prostitutes and/or Republicans
Read more: A Friend of Petty Criminals, Prostitutes and/or RepublicansFrom the obituary of Louis J. Casimir Jr.: Louis J. Casimir Jr. bought the farm Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004, having lived more than twice as long as he had expected and probably three or four times as long as he deserved. Although he was born into an impecunious family, in a backward and benighted part…
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What Happens When Buffalo Butt, Old Fart, Funny Face, and Thunder Child Mourn Beef/Pork/Bubba?
Read more: What Happens When Buffalo Butt, Old Fart, Funny Face, and Thunder Child Mourn Beef/Pork/Bubba?From the obituary of James Robert “Beef” Ward: James Robert “Beef” Ward, 39, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2005, at O.S.U. East Hospital. He will be sadly and sorely missed by his loving family. Jimmy, whom his family affectionately called “Pork” or “Bubba”, will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor along with his…
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In Lieu of Flowers, Send Acerbic Letters
Read more: In Lieu of Flowers, Send Acerbic LettersFrom the obituary of Theodore Roosevelt Heller: Theodore Roosevelt Heller, 88, loving father of Charles (Joann) Heller; dear brother of the late Sonya (the late Jack) Steinberg. Ted was discharged from the U.S. Army during WWII due to service related injuries, and then forced his way back into the Illinois National Guard insisting no one…
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Remembering Cruel Sisters In Death
Read more: Remembering Cruel Sisters In DeathFrom the obituary of Edward “Bruce” Merritt: Born April 3, 1951 in North Carolina. He was one of eight children. His older sisters regularly beat him up, put him in dresses, and then forced him to walk to the drugstore to buy their Kotex and cigarettes. After graduation from high school he went on to…
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Be Careful What You Wish For
Read more: Be Careful What You Wish ForAt age 5, Franklin D. Roosevelt met President Grover Cleveland, who jokingly wished he would never become president. Despite this, Roosevelt later served four terms as President.
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Pardon Me, Mr. President
Read more: Pardon Me, Mr. PresidentPresident Abraham Lincoln personally reviewed over 1,600 cases of military convictions during his 1,503 days in office and issued many pardons and commutations to soldiers who were convicted of desertion. Lincoln referred to these cases as “Leg Cases.” He said, “If Almighty God gives a man a cowardly pair of legs, how can he help…
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Don’t Try to Pronounce It If You Are Wearing False Teeth
Read more: Don’t Try to Pronounce It If You Are Wearing False TeethThe 85-characters long Maori name for a hill in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, is the longest place name found in any English speaking country. It is, Taumatawhakatangihangaoauauotameteaturipukakapikimaungah-oronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu, which roughly translates as, “the place where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, who slid, climbed and swallowed mountains, known as the land-eater, played his nose flute…
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Danish Vacation: Eat Cheaply By Not Overeating and Get Out of Jail Free
Read more: Danish Vacation: Eat Cheaply By Not Overeating and Get Out of Jail FreeIn Denmark, the law prohibits a person from being charged for a meal unless, in the sole opinion of the person who has eaten, he or she is “full.” As long as you are in Denmark, you might find it helpful to know that it is not against the law there to escape from prison.…
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Smiling: It’s Not Just a Good Idea — It’s the Law
Read more: Smiling: It’s Not Just a Good Idea — It’s the LawIn Milan, Italy the law requires everyone to smile at all times, unless attending a funeral or visiting the hospital. source
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When Judgment Trumps Skill
Read more: 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
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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream
Read more: I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice CreamGot 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 Black Dog Gelato in Chicago, Illinois Raw Horse Flesh from Namja Town in Tokyo, Japan. While you are there, you can also sample…
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Do You Think Maybe He Didn’t Care for Them?
Read more: 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 simps and ninnies, lava lamp liberals and condo pinks, spoiled twerps, racket-jawed purveyors of monkey doodle and baked wind. They are piddlers upon…
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The Trendsetting Benefits of Bad Fashion
Read more: 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
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