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Category Archives: Pictures from the Web
If You See Red Paint on the Ground, This Is What It Means
When you’re on a worksite, there are a lot of different color codes to understand. These codes are put in place so anyone working on the site will understand different utilities and what is where. This color system—established as the American National … Continue reading
Posted in Construction Projects, Did You Know?, Government, home, Home Repairs, Observations, Pictures from the Web, Re-blog, Technology, Today I Learned
Tagged color, colored, construction, lines, markings, on, pavement, road, safety, sidewalk, utility
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Why Do Jeans Have Those Tiny Pockets?
Have you ever wondered about the purpose of those itsy-bitsy pockets found in your favorite pair of jeans? You know, the ones nestled within the larger front jean pockets, seemingly too tiny to hold anything of value? We’re about to … Continue reading
Posted in Re-blog, Observations, Pictures from the Web, Did You Know?, Today I Learned
Tagged history, reblog, why, denim, jeans, watch, pocket
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Here’s Why You Love Popping Bubble Wrap
here’s something undeniably addictive about the simple act of popping bubble wrap. The satisfaction that comes with each delightful burst is nearly impossible to resist. But what makes popping bubble wrap so gratifying? The answer seems to be that it’s a … Continue reading
Posted in Did You Know?, Humor, Observations, Pictures from the Web, Re-blog
Tagged bubble, pop, reblog, why, wrap
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Is There a Best Day To Buy Gas?
We can all probably agree that gas prices have made a significant leap over the last couple of years, and the prices are taking a toll on many people’s wallets. So is there a way to hack gas prices by … Continue reading
Posted in Did You Know?, Finance, Finances, home, Observations, Pictures from the Web, Re-blog
Tagged cheaper, day, gas, is, Observations, pump, reblog, which
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8 Reasons Music CDs Are Still Worth Buying
In a world where streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music are ubiquitous, it’s easy to forget the benefits of buying a CD. But before you turn your back on CDs, here are eight reasons why they’re still worth considering. … Continue reading
Posted in computers, home, Music, Observations, Pictures from the Web, Re-blog, Technology
Tagged audio, buy, cd, collect, compact, disc, media, music, play, player, reblog, why
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What Does A Purple Flag At The Beach Mean?
Whether you live near a beach or you’re heading to the shore this summer, you’ll likely notice different colored flags displayed high above the sand. For example, do you know what a purple flag means? Purple beach flags indicate dangerous marine … Continue reading
Posted in Did You Know?, home, Observations, Pictures from the Web, Re-blog, Today I Learned
Tagged beach, danger, flag, purple, reblog
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Do You Have To Stop For Funeral Processions?
Do you ever find yourself rolling along and then seeing a funeral procession slowly making its way down the road? This isn’t all that uncommon of a situation, but so many of us don’t know what to do. Do you have … Continue reading
Posted in Did You Know?, home, Memorial, Observations, Pictures from the Web, Re-blog
Tagged do, funeral, government, have, law, over, procession, pull, reblog, to, you
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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
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
Posted in Did You Know?, Government, home, Observations, Pictures from the Web, Re-blog, Transport
Tagged can, cars, color, colour, did, gas, government, history, know, motor, reblog, red, why, you
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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
Posted in Did You Know?, Government, News, Observations, Pictures from the Web, Re-blog
Tagged car, octagon, reblog, red, road, sign, stop, usa, why
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