Monthly Archives: April 2023

Today’s Random Thought – Goblin Teasmade

This is probably more of a British thing, but do you remember waking up to a machine, by your bedside gurgling away making a fresh pot of tea in the morning? In the 1980’s, we had one, that we bought … Continue reading

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Why Are Gas Cans Red?

Sometimes, you just don’t question things because they’ve always been the norm. Take gas cans, for example. Have you ever noticed that they’re always red? Truly, always red. But why? As it turns out, there is a reason gas cans … Continue reading

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Quote Of The Day: Vincent Van Gogh

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Wiktionary’s word of the day:

wretched:1. Characterized by or feeling deep affliction or distress; verymiserable.2. Of an inferior or unworthy nature or social status; contemptible,lowly.3. Of an insignificant, mean, or poor nature; miserable, paltry,worthless.4. Of a person, etc.: behaving in a manner deserving contempt; base,despicable, … Continue reading

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Did You Know?

Do you often sneeze when exposed to a bright light, such as stepping out of a dim movie theater on a sunny day? Then you’re one of the 18-35 percent of people that have “photic sneeze reflex”, a genetic predisposition … Continue reading

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Here’s Why Stop Signs Are Red

You see a red, octagonal sign, and you know to stop even before you can read the big bold letters on the front. Yes, that’s partially due to the shape, but for most, the color red is a near-universal method … Continue reading

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What To Know About Moles in Your Yard

Moles, with their giant flapper hands, might be the cutest of the burrowing mammals. But if you’ve got mole tunnels and hills throughout your yard, you may have a different attitude about them. How much do you know about moles? … Continue reading

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Why Do People Paint Tress and Posts Purple?

Whether you’ve been camping, hiking, or simply driving among forested roads, you might have noticed purple paint on trees. A thick swatch might be seen painted along the bark, but why? A purple-painted tree is a sign warning people against … Continue reading

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Creeping Charlie

Seen in my yard in Indiana. Apparently it is a member of the Mint family. Pretty but tiny flowers. Gotta love Spring!

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UK vs US Life

Earlier, this evening, we ate a takeaway Fish meal, from Long John Silver’s. That reminded me of eating fish and chips, in the UK. Which in turn got me thinking about how some people from the UK, living here in … Continue reading

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