On this day in history: In 1782, the United States and Britain signed preliminary peace articles in Paris, ending the Revolutionary War. In 1897, Thomas Edison’s own motion picture projector had its first commercial exhibition. And in 1954, a meteorite strikes a woman in Alabama, the first modern instance of such an occurrence.

Swedish Egg Coffee – Touted as the smoothest coffee you’ll ever drink, this doesn’t sound all that appealing. But they say it’s pretty incredible. I may just have to try this one out.

Unlimited Airline Tickets? – American Airlines once offered a lifetime pass to their customers. This is absolutely incredible! Think of the possibilities available if you could fly for free for the rest of your life!

5 Bookish Facts About American Reading Habits – Reading has fallen out of favor, generally speaking, it seems over the past few years. Some of these facts are pretty sad, and will be hard to address if we don’t teach the next generation to love reading. My kids are developing a love for books and reading. It’s great to see them bring a book with them almost everywhere they go.

How Many Trees Are There? – Just in case you ever wondered this… Here is the answer.

On this day in history: In 1835, Henry Burden patented the horseshoe manufacturing machine. In 1889, the first jukebox made its debut in San Francisco, at the Palais Royale Saloon. The first issue of Life was published in 1936. And in 1946, Mound Metalcraft changed its name to Tonka Toys Incorporated.

Understanding The Information On A Bag Of Coffee – What do the symbols you see on a bag of fresh coffee mean? And how can you make sure you are getting the best coffee for your money? Here are a few things to consider.

The Jewel Caterpillar – This little creature is beautiful and fascinating, and displays the hand of God in its design.

Rats In The Toilet – I have never experienced a rat in my toilet, but it is a fairly common occurrence. National Geographic has put together an interesting video displaying how these creatures accomplish this feat. It is really nothing short of amazing.

Once In A Blue Moon – This is some incredible footage of a blue moon rising in Australia. It is simply stunning to watch this time lapse video.

On this day in history: In 1907, Oklahoma was admitted as the 46th state. In 1915, Coca-Cola had its prototype for a countoured bottle patented. The bottle made its commercial debut the next year. And in 1952, in the Peanuts comic strip, Lucy first held a football for Charlie Brown.

11 Crazy Coffee Drinks You Won’t Find On A Starbucks Menu – With all the ridiculous hype about Starbucks new Christmas cups, the company has made itself known for this holiday season. But there are better coffees out there, and here are a few of the more interesting ones.

Daylight Savings Time – This event occurred just a couple of weeks ago, so I found this article late. However, it is pretty interesting.

This Couple Lives On 6% Of Their Income – They give the rest away. It seems as if, finally, people are starting to realize the benefits of being generous. Seems like the Bible might know what it is talking about when it says to give…

How Does A Jellyfish Sting? – Having lived in Florida, near the ocean, we have had encounters with jellyfish multiple times. And while we never experienced anything more than a mild irritation, many have experienced much worse. This video explains why jellyfish sting, and how they do so.

On this day in history: In 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt left for Panama to see the progress on the new canal. It was the first foreign trip by a U.S. president. In 1961, Major Robert White flew an X-15 rocket plane at a world record speed of 4,093 mph. And in 1982, Sugar Ray Leonard retired from boxing. In 1984 Leonard came out of retirement to fight one more time before becoming a boxing commentator for NBC.

Hacking The Dark Roast – I love a good bold coffee. But sometimes, a dark roast can be tough to brew without losing the flavor completely. Here are some tips on how to accomplish that.

10 Sweet Facts About Mike and Ike – This is my favorite candy. Right now anyway. Here are some fun facts about this candy, and even a couple of videos to enjoy

Fabulous Fall Foliage – Feel free to find yourself floating through these fenomenal fall fotos.

How To Slice Your Steak – Everyone needs to know this. Cutting your steak right can make even the “toughest” parts of the steak tender and easy to enjoy.

On this day in history: In 1721, Peter the Great (Peter I), ruler of Russia, changed his title to emperor. In 1895, in Chicago, IL, the first gasoline powered car contest took place in America. In 1947, the Hughes Flying Boat, also known as the Spruce Goose, and the largest aircraft ever built, is piloted by designer Howard Hughes on its first and only flight. And in 2001, the computer-animated movie “Monsters, Inc.” opened. The film recorded the best debut ever for an animated film and the 6th best of all time.

Using The Poplite Air Popper To Roast Coffee – With “real” coffee roasters commanding a premium price, sometimes of hundreds of dollars, some people have found cheaper ways to roast their coffee. This article makes some adjustments that aren’t necessary to use an air popper, but he is thorough.

Photos Of European Churches Left In Holy Ruin – It seems as if I have a fascination with abandoned ruins. When I stumble across articles like this one, it piques my curiosity to the highest levels. Some of these kinds of places make my bucket list of sites to see more than the more famous landmarks.

Russia Exhumes the Remains of the Last Tsar and Tsarina, Nearly a Century After Their Deaths – Although I am not a great student of Russian history, there are some things that stand out. The rebellion that dethroned the Romanovs is one of them. Here is an interesting bit of more modern history about this family.

A Rare Look Inside The Famous Iron Mountain – I never knew this existed. National Treasure and Indiana Jones aside, this is simply amazing! I really want to know what is hidden in here, but we will likely never know the extent of it all.

On this day in history: In 1825, the Erie Canal opened in upstate New York. The 363-mile canal connected Lake Erie and the Hudson River at a cost of $7,602,000. In 1854, Charles William Post was born. He was the inventor of “Grape Nuts,” “Postum” and “Post Toasties.” Yum! And in 1881, the “Gunfight at the OK Corral” took place in Tombstone, AZ. The fight was between Wyatt Earp, his two brothers and Doc Holiday and the Ike Clanton Gang. Read more about it here.

Touring 24 Of The Top Coffee Production Regions – Where does your favorite coffee come from? Have you ever wondered what gives that region the particular tastes that you like so well? Here are 24 of the world’s top regions.

15 Infamous Facts About ¡Three Amigos! – This is one of my all time favorite movies. I can watch this over and over. Here are some facts about the film that you may not know.

Why Is It So Hard To Catch Your Own Typos? – As a writer, typos are the bane of my existence. And I get really frustrated when I find one later that I missed after I finish my blog post or sermon or whatever. Why can’t we catch our own typos? This article from Wired explains the reason behind this.

What Is Fire? – I love to sit around a campfire and watch the flames. Fire fascinates us. The color. The movement. The warmth. But what is fire? This video explains it well.

On this day in history: In 1781, British General Charles Lord Cornwallis surrendered to U.S. General George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia. It was to be the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War. In 1914, U.S. government owned vehicles were first used to pick up mail in Washington, DC. And in 1985, the first Blockbuster video-rental store opens in Dallas, Texas.

Early Americans Worked Hard To Get Their Caffeine Fix – It seems as if people have been craving coffee for a very long time…

Sand Grain Gallery – These images if sand, very close up, are stunning in their beautiful complexity. We often don’t think of the individual grains of sand as something to admire when we are at the beach, but these images show just how unique they can be.

Archaeologists Unearth Civil War Refuge For Escaped Slaves – You have read about the Underground Railroad, but most people have never seen any definitive proof of it. A recent find in Hampton, VA, however, shows that there were many, in both the north and the south, that cared about the plight of the slaves.

How To Recover From An All-Nighter – What do you do when you miss out on a good night’s sleep? How can you recover enough to function through the day, until you can get a good rest?