At the time of this writing, the world’s attention is on the events surrounding the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascendency of King Charles III to the throne. One can’t […]
The Secret Royal Lineage of a Weird, Awkward Boy
The Wackiest Medical Codes for the Strangest Conditions
With the enactment of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), otherwise known as Obamacare, medical practitioners must classify all treatments in accordance with approved medical codes. This is a lot more complex than […]
Meet the Animals Who Were the First Hot Air Balloon Passengers
Everyone knows the names of Neil Armstrong, Charles Lindbergh, Ferdinand Magellan, and other brave pioneers who were the first to accomplish feats that were theretofore only dreamed of. Although you may know […]
No Ducking Out on Good Sportsmanship
Henry Robert “Bobby” Pearce (1905-1976) made his name as a world-class athlete. He won the gold medal in the single sculls in the Summer Olympics in 1928 and 1932, as well as […]
Ducking Out Before Last Wish Is Fulfilled
Derek Jarman was an artist, writer, and filmmaker. His last words: “I want the world to be filled with white fluffy duckies.”
Don’t Look Now… That Duck Is Watching You!
Anatidaephobia is the fear that somewhere, somehow, a duck is watching you. source
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