Onward and Upward!
Moses: And God came down from the heavens, and he said unto the Chicken, “Thou shalt cross the road.” And the Chicken crossed the road,and there was much rejoicing. Fox Mulder: You saw it cross the road with your own eyes. How many more chickens have to cross the road before you believe it? Richard … Read more
The woman applying for a job in a Florida lemon grove seemed way too qualified for the job. “Look Miss,” said the foreman, “have you any actual experience in picking lemons ?” “Well… as a matter if fact, Yes !” she replied. “I’ve been divorced three times.”
When Ma & Pa first arrived on the homestead Pa installed a bell on the front porch and told Ma if trouble comes while I’m out in the field a plowin’ then you just ring that bell and I’ll come a running. The next day Pa hears the bell and takes off for home. When … Read more
After the Revolution, Americans looked at the maple tree in a new light. To the eminent Philadelphia patriot and physician Benjamin Rush, maple sugar seemed perfectly tailored to the new republic. Here was a commodity that could compete in a global market, bolstering the independence of yeoman farmers, and demonstrating the superiority of free labor. … Read more
Testing yourself repeatedly before an exam teaches the brain to retrieve and apply knowledge from memory. The method is more effective than re-reading a textbook, says Jeffrey Karpicke, an assistant professor of psychological sciences at Purdue University. If you are facing a test on the digestive system, he says, practice explaining how it works from … Read more
An elderly couple were experiencing declining memories, so they decided to take a power memory class, where they teach you to remember things by association. Later, the man was talking to a neighbor about how much the class helped him. “Who was the instructor?” asked the neighbor. “Oh, let’s see,” pondered the man. “Umm…what’s that … Read more
Bill Moyers: “Our Politicians are Money Launderers in the Trafficking of Power and Policy” Bill Moyers delivered the following lessons on the fundamentals of democracy during his keynote address at the Public Citizen 40th Gala in Washington, DC on October 20, 2011 The following is the full text of Mr. Moyer’s prepared remarks: I am … Read more
1) A Guide to Arab Democracies 2) A Journey through the Mind of Dennis Rodman 3) Amelia Earhart’s Guide to the Pacific Ocean 4) Career Opportunities for History Majors 5) Contraception by Pope John Paul II 6) Detroit – A Travel Guide (with a forward by H. Mainhardt) 7) Different Ways to Spell “BOB” 8) … Read more
Questions that people actually asked of Park Rangers around the USA. Grand Canyon National Park ————————————- Was this man-made? Do you light it up at night? I bought tickets for the elevator to the bottom-where is it? Is the mule train air conditioned? So where are the faces of the presidents? Everglades National … Read more
Grandpa and grand daughter were sitting talking when she asked, “Did God make you, Grandpa?” “Yes, God made me,” the grandfather answered. A few minutes later, the little girl asked him, “Did God make me too?” “Yes, He did,” the older man answered. For a few minutes, the little girl seemed to be studying her … Read more