In an era of allegations of improperly-influenced elections, fraud, and political corruption, it may be comforting to realize that things could be worse.
The Most Fraudulent Election in History
What is the Shortest Poem?
There is some debate about which poetic work has the distinction of being the shortest poem on record. Take a look at the two leading contenders. Fortunately, it won’t take you very […]
12 Fun Facts About the Rubik’s Cube
One of the most successful products in history is the Rubik’s Cube. Since its rollout in 1980, more than 350 million cubes have been sold. You can call it a toy, but […]
Meet the Man Who Ate an Entire Airplane
Say what you will about Michel Lotito, but one thing is for certain: he never suffered from iron deficiency in his diet. For that matter, he didn’t want for glass, plastic, aluminum, […]
Meet the Phantom: the World’s First Superhero
While many people assume Superman was the first superhero, fandom actually owes recognition to another costumed crimefighter, who made his appearance two years ahead of the man from Krypton. The Phantom first […]
If You Crave Peace and Quiet, This Place is For You
When your “quiet place” isn’t quiet enough, what do you do? For Microsoft the answer was obvious: they built their own. Located in Building 87 of Microsoft’s Redmond, Washington campus is […]
Be It Ever So Freakishly-Massive…
They say home is wherever you hang your hat. If you are the Sultan of Brunei, your home has enough space to hang the hats of a sizeable percentage of the human […]
And You Thought YOUR Roommates Were a Pain?
Most people with roommates have complaints at one time or another about having to live with someone who is a pain. After hearing about Kanchana Ketkaew’s experience, those complaints may seem comparatively tame. […]
He Set the Standard for Job Security
When Thomas Stoddard was hired by the Speakman Company, Calvin Coolidge was in his last year of office, and Model T’s filled the city streets. When he retired, George W. Bush was […]
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