French proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) People often want clear answers right away, even though they can get them quickly. You can get a lot of information quickly from search engines, social media, or instant advice. But even though things move quickly, many people still aren’t sure about the important choices they have to…
Pickup truck drives off a cliff in South Africa Source link
Coca-Cola began as a medicinal syrup in the 1880s. A pharmacist created it to be a nerve tonic. It was sold in pharmacies which were social hubs. Later, it was mixed with carbonated water. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons Should you somehow travel back in time to an active pharmacy in Atlanta from the mid-1880s,…
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Passengers arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Saturday were still being dropped off for flights that no longer existed — learning only at curbside that Spirit Airlines had shut down overnight. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “I just found out,”…
Some businesses advertising watch parties in Canada’s two host cities are wary of running afoul of FIFA’s copyright, which protects advertising “World Cup” events. Source link
In 1969, Donald Fisher’s frustration with finding well-fitting jeans led him and his wife to establish a store catering to the youth market. Photo Credits: Instagram/@gapinc There have been times when we have found ourselves in a department store fitting room, trying on a pair we really like, but which is too loose around the…
Every year, the Kentucky Derby produces some of the best visuals in sports, horses galloping around a dirt track, the stands filled with spectators dressed in linen suits, gaudy dresses, and even gaudier hats, the twin spires of Churchill Downs looking on from above. The Derby has gone on like this for more than 150…
The budget carrier abruptly canceled flights early on Saturday, leaving passengers to rush to make other plans. “Even if they go back into business, never again,” one traveler said. Source link
The estimated 2,000-pound Steller sea lion nicknamed ‘Chonkers’ is hanging out at San Francisco’s Pier 39 and drawing fans from across the country. The massive mammal made waves about a month ago when he hauled himself onto the pier and decided to stay. While California sea lions typically crowd the area, ‘Chonkers’ quickly stood out…
A common household frustration sparked an idea for James Dyson. He spent fifteen years developing a bagless vacuum cleaner. Dyson applied principles of cyclonic separation, a scientific technique. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons All of us have experienced such a scenario when we find ourselves in our living room with a noisy vacuum that is…