4 weeks ago Here in South Texas, the concept of the siesta is not unfamiliar. Most of us know how brief, refreshing "power nap" (if one has the ability to take one) can give you that little "re-charge" of our internal batteries to get through the remainder of a tough work day.
Now, researchers at California State University Berkeley have proof that napping is not only good for you, it's natural for human beings to want to take siestas!
February 18, 2014 Did you know that oysters were once considered "fast food?" That one of our Founding Fathers favored potatoes that were "...served in the French manner?" Would you believe the founder of Taco Bell was NOT Hispanic?
January 16, 2014 I love it when science and medicine confirm something I've known most of my life! I hate to brag, but hey...this was a scientific study, and who am I to argue with scientists; especially when their conclusions serve to boost my ego a little? If you know (or are yourself) a drummer, this will make your day!
Proving that your looks can get you far in an industry other than acting or modeling and that dogs aren't the only creatures recognized for their outlandish features, the blobfish has won the non-distinct honor of being voted the world’s ugliest animal by the Ugly Animal Preservation Society. Look at it -- it looks like Mr. Magoo and Popeye fused their heads together before melting it under a heat lamp.
September 4, 2013 STUMPER! Nobody knew the answer to today’s Almost Impossible Trivia Question, so Skeeter gets to enjoy a couple of yummy Jack In The Box Tacos! (Not really!)
Q: According to the experts in the field, more than half of all snake bite victims had this in common…what?
August 23, 2013 We hear every so often of people calling the 911 Emergency line for things that are far from emergencies; whether it's because their favorite fast food restaurant ran out of chicken nuggets, or they think they're dying from eating too many pot-laced brownies, the stories are nearly endless. But here's a 911 call that will no doubt make you smile!
August 22, 2013 It only took a few seconds for a giant sinkhole in the middle of a Louisiana to swallow a large group of tall trees! As if the alligators and snakes weren't dangerous enough!
It seems like proper meeting etiquette should be obvious, but based on the number of workers who believe their time is wasted in meetings every day, we could probably all use a little refresher course on what exactly comprises good meeting etiquette.
It’s a question that plagues modern society: where do you put your cellphone while eating?
Well, one woman has come up with a solution to this puzzle.
July 25, 2013 All or Nothing Day
Time to take risks! Don’t take this day lightly. It’s time for you to live on the edge like it’s your last day. Do something you’ve always wanted to do. Be sure to make peace with enemies, but make sure to spend time with your family. What is something you’ve never had the courage or time to do but
July 23, 2013 National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
Celebrate the most popular ice cream flavor in the country. It is overwhelmingly more popular; almost 29% compared to 2nd place chocolate with about 9%. What’s your favorite ice cream flavor? What’s your favorite mix in/topping?
July 19, 2013 Flitch Day
A flitch is a side of bacon known as a slab. On this day, trials used to be held and any married couple that could prove that they had been faithful in the last year to each other would be awarded a flitch of bacon. Some say this is where the phrase “bringing home the bacon” comes from. How many people do you know wouldn’t bring home the bacon? How would the holiday would in today’s world?