On this day in history: In 1962, The Beverly Hillbillies premiered on CBS-TV. In 1964, Gilligan’s Island premiered on CBS-TV. The show aired for the last time on September 4, 1967. In 1969, The Brady Bunch series premiered on ABC-TV. And in 2006, Facebook was opened to everyone at least 13 years or older with a valid email address.

Hario V60 Pourover Kit – My favorite method of making coffee is either by using my Chemex, or my Hario V60. This guide gives some of the essentials you’ll need to have on hand to make this the best process possible. And trust me, it’s worth it!

How To Button A Suit – One of my biggest pet peeves is when men dress up, and they don’t know how to wear a suit properly. There is a great article explaining how to do this, and an infographic to go with it.

Hobo Grafitti – I never knew this was a thing. It’s a pretty fascinating thing, at that. I am intrigued.

How Many Trees Are There? – Have you ever wondered that? If not, then you can rest assured someone has, and they made a video about it.

On this day in history: In 1876, Melville R. Bissell patented the carpet sweeper. In 1942, the first advertisement to announce Little Golden Books appeared in Publishers Weekly. And in 1957, the first-ever underground nuclear explosion was detonated in an underground tunnel at the Nevada Test Site, a 1,375 square mile research center located 65 miles north of Las Vegas.

Three Ways To Transform Your Food And Drink Menu With Cold Brew Coffee – I’ve been on a cold brew kick recently. And if you haven’t tried it out, you need to. Here are three ways that cold brew coffee is making it big.

Star Wars Stuff – I love Star Wars. After coffee, it may be my most favorite thing. Ok, probably not my most favorite, but pretty close. And here are a few things that I think I would like to have to express my love for all things Star Wars: a Death Star USB Charger, a Death Star waffle maker (yes!), and a Millennium Falcon rug.

The Temperature in The Shade – This is something that has always bothered me. Temperature is temperature, regardless of whether it is in the shade or not. This article dispels the myth and explains the science.

Read Scripture: Jonah – The Bible Project has created several short videos that provide an overview of different books of the Bible. This one is over the Old Testament book of Jonah. It’s quite good.

On this day in history: In 1609, English explorer Henry Hudson sailed down what is now known as the Hudson River. In 1873, the first practical typewriter was sold to customers. And in 1940, the Lascaux cave paintings were discovered near Montignac, France, by four teenagers who stumbled upon the ancient artwork after following their dog down a narrow entrance into a cavern.

Making Cold Brew Coffee The Easy Way – One of my favorite ways of making coffee is the cold brew method. This generally results in a cup that is less acidic and somewhat more smooth in taste. It’s an excellent brew method. These Madesco brew pouches make that especially easy to do. Grab one from Amazon here.

Watch A Blowtorch Melt A Jawbreaker – This is one of those things where I wonder, “Why didn’t I think of that?” It’s mesmerizing and fascinating and I want to try it.

The Lost Squadron – This is the story of a squadron of P-38 Lightnings and B-17 Bombers, the Flying Fortress bombers, that crash landed on Greenland’s east coast and were left behind, eventually to be covered with ice. It’s an incredible historical event that was largely forgotten until someone attempted a salvage mission.

The Boston Molasses Flood – Have you ever heard of this event? This is not something that comes up in history class. It’s a very interesting part of early 20th century history.

On this day in history: In 1846, the U.S. annexed New Mexico. In 1865, a patent for liquid soap was issued to William Sheppard. In 1938, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers grace the cover of Life magazine. And in 1984, the last Volkswagen Rabbit rolled off the assembly line in New Stanton, PA.

How Bad TV Characters Are At Realistically Drinking Coffee – This has bothered me for along time. And finally, someone else is bothered too, and they made a video. Mental Floss discusses it in this article.

5 Stylish Ways To Roll Shirt Sleeves – This kind of seems like a no-brainer kind of thing. How to roll shirt sleeves? Come on! But after I read this, I began to notice just how sloppily a lot of men actually roll their sleeves. His might be needed. And here is an infographic to help display it all.

Why Tim Challies Doesn’t Use An Ad Blocker – I found this very interesting. I don’t use an ad blocker either, simply because I fear it may block out more than it needs to sometimes. Tim’s thoughts here are very encouraging.

Hexaflexagons – This absolutely blew my mind!

On this day in history: In 1848, the dental chair was patented by M. Waldo Hanchett. In 1877, Thomas Edison wrote to the president of the Telegraph Company in Pittsburgh, PA. The letter stated that the word, “hello” would be a more appropriate greeting than “ahoy” when answering the telephone. In 1911, the product Crisco was introduced by Procter & Gamble Company. And in 1969, the Woodstock festival opened in Bethel, New York, and created a cultural pivot point in American history.

Java Maestro’s Pour Over Brewer Review And Guide – I do not have one of these pour overs. I ave several different varieties, but not this one. However, after reading this, I may have to look into one for myself. You might want to as well, so here is a link to it on Amazon.

What Would We Do If The T-Rex Came Back? – Fake Science is probably one of my favorite places on the Internet. And this one is excellent!

8 Mysterious People Without A Past – It would be a horrible thing to not know who you are, or where you came from. But that does happen occasionally. Mental Floss has listed eight of the more well-known cases of people without a past.

Wingdings – Have you ever wondered what the point is to the Wingding font family? The history behind this is actually very interesting.

On this day in history: In 1899, the refrigerator was patented by A.T. Marshall. In 1950, Whataburger opened its restaurant in Corpus Christi, TX. And in 1974, in an evening televised address, President Richard M. Nixon announced his intention to become the first president in American history to resign.

Pop Art Made From Coffee – I am always amazed at the creativity of humanity. People can do some pretty amazing things, and find very creative methods to do so. These pieces of art are good enough for a gallery, or to be hung in your home.

Newly Opened Sections Of Central Park – Central Park is an amazing piece of New York City. I visited once, when I was about 18 or 19. In such a large city, maintaining a relatively small parcel of land is an important job. But when you discover that there are whole sections of the park that have been closed for years, that is simple astounding.

The Day We Discovered Our Parents Were Russian Spies – I love history, and when you can see the faces of individual people within history, that makes it even more interesting. This story is long, but is well worth reading.

Sunscreen – Summer is nearing its end, but there is still a lot left. And with the sun staying longer in the sky during summer, it is important that you wear sunscreen. Here’s how that works:

On this day in history: In 1832, the first recorded railroad accident in U.S. history occurred when four people were thrown off a vacant car on the Granite Railway near Quincy, Massachusetts. In 1854, the paper collar was patented by Walter Hunt, and in 1871, Seth Wheeler patented perforated wrapping paper. And, in 1946, the U.S. detonated an atomic bomb at Bikini Atoll in the Pacific. It was the first underwater test of the device.

Women In Coffee – This is a new short film documentary highlighting the roles that various women play in the production of coffee, from the farm to my cup. It’s pretty interesting.

How To Tie The Four In Hand Necktie Knot – I see a lot of men who only seem to know one way of tying a tie. And it really doesn’t look that great when all you use is a simple slipknot. There are other ways to tie a tie that are very simple, and look better. Here is an infographic showing how to tie one of the easiest.

Retro Style National Park Posters – I have had this article in my file for a while, and haven’t found the right time to share it. But since I spent several hours at the Petrified Forest and Painted Desert National Park this month, this seems like the right time. These are some cool posters!

How To Take Better Photos With Your iPhone – Many people have an iPhone, and most phone users seem to love taking photos with it. This video gives some great tips on how to take some great images. This also applies to other phones and cameras in general.