Category Archives: Friends

Friends are what the world is about!

The Race Has Started And We Are On The Back Stretch!

Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Eukonkanto is a wife-carrying contest.  Originating from 19th century Finland, this wife-carrying contest is exactly what it sounds like: Competitors race each other while carrying their spouses.  Traditionally, the winner gets his wife’s weight in beer as a prize.  The cuckoo … Continue reading →

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Busy Day But That Is Good!

Posted on Thursday, March 3, 2022 by Paul

Fact: A narwhal’s tusk reveals its past living conditions.  Much like the rings of a tree can tell you its age and provide clues about the life it has lived, so too does the long tusk of the narwhal.  Recent … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Is Here; Goodbyes Are Neear

Posted on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Rednecks have manners: 1.  Never take a beer to a job interview. 2.  Always identify people in your yard before shooting at them. 3.  It’s considered poor taste to take a cooler to church. 4.  If you have to … Continue reading →

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It’s The Twoth! Two Twenty-Two Twenty-Two

Posted on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 by Paul

Fact: 5: Gregorian Calendar Accurate To 26 Seconds A Year – The Gregorian calendar was introduced on 24th February 1582 by Pope Gregory XIII to correct the 11½ minutes lost a year by the Julian calendar and so bring back … Continue reading →

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Lazy Day!

Posted on Sunday, February 20, 2022 by Paul

Fun Fact: Mount Everest may be the tallest mountain above sea level, but that honor goes to Mauna Kea when it comes to the tallest mountain on earth. Above the sea, Mauna Kea only stands 13,796 feet in height. But … Continue reading →

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A Sad And Happy Day

Posted on Saturday, February 19, 2022 by Paul

It was early in the morning two years ago when I lost Sue.  We were all shocked as she was the energizer bunny; she just kept going.  She said she was ready to go with all the medical issues and … Continue reading →

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We Know What Day It Is!

Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2022 by Paul

Fact: The shortest commercial flight in the world lasts just 57 seconds. – The Loganair flight between the two Scottish islands of Westray and Papa Westray lasts just 57 seconds.  At a distance of 1.7 miles, it’s the shortest commercial … Continue reading →

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Work, Doctor, Dine, Vote: Twas A Busy Day

Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 by Paul

Fact: You lose up to 30 percent of your taste buds during flight. – This might explain why airplane food gets such a bad reputation.  The elevation in an airplane can have a detrimental effect on our ability to taste … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on Monday, February 14, 2022 by Paul

Fact: In the 1300s, it officially became a holiday associated with love. – At the end of the 5th century, Roman Pope Gelasius officially declared the date of February 14 “St. Valentine’s Day.” It wasn’t until the Middle Ages that the … Continue reading →

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Friday Is Upon Us!

Posted on Friday, February 11, 2022 by Paul

Fun Fact: The feeling of getting lost inside a mall is known as the Gruen transfer – We’ve all heard how casinos are designed to deliberately disorient visitors, causing them to lose track of time and where exactly they are.  … Continue reading →

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