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Jan 30, 2021

Valentine’s Day is almost here, or as guys like to call it, Extortion Day!  My husband doesn’t understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine’s Day. He says when he thinks about romance, the last thing on his mind is a chubby toddler coming at him with a weapon.” Valentines Day is celebrated worldwide....


Jan 29, 2021

While many people say “opposites attract”, when it comes to choosing a mate, research suggests people who are similar tend to do better in a relationship.  What’s a word for a well-matched relationship? Homogamosis.

A recent survey of 5000 single people said they would not be able to be in a romantic relationship...


Jan 21, 2021

Recently, a pilot helping to fight the fires in  California had an unexpected guest board his helicopter mid-flight.  Dan Alpiner, a pilot with Sky Aviation, was helping conduct water drops over the Creek Fire in Medera county when mid-flight, an owl flew in through the window and perched calmly inside his helicopter!...


Jan 8, 2021

There are many towns with funny names, but some are truly unfortunate.  Take the town of Asbestos in Canada. When you’re named after a carcinogenic mineral banned in 60 countries, it's kind of hard to attract visitors.

The towns of Boring, Dull, and Bland, in the US, Scotland, and Australia were all named after the...


Jan 8, 2021

During these uncertain times, more and more people are feeling pretty stressed out.  Well, there’s a forgotten way to help eliminate the stress that’s making a comeback.  Cow Cuddling!  Some people are turning to this natural wellness practice of snuggling up to cows.  Known as Koe Knuffelen in the Netherlands where...