Drinking Coffee From A Mug – Most places sell coffee in disposable cups. But there is a distinct advantage in using a mug that can be utilized over and over. Here is a list of several benefits. One that they don’t mention is the possibility of adverse health effects from using heated Styrofoam.

Hidden Miracles Of The Natural World – I really enjoy watching and listening to TED Talks. This one weds the worlds of technology and biology, the manmade world and the natural world.

China’s Mysterious Stone Forest – Here is another testament to the amazing world we live in. This place is incredibly beautiful.

22 Facts About Sleep That Will Surprise You – We live in a sleep-deprived culture. Most people get less sleep than they need. But we would gain a significant advantage if we understood our need for sleep better. This infographic gives you a head start on that.

Working From Coffee Shops – I have a lot of friends in ministry who claim that a coffee shop is the best place to work. I’ve never been that productive in one, unless I simply go in with a book, and if they aren’t too busy, like the coffee shop I occasionally visit in the next town over. My problem with that location is that the shop is usually so empty, the owner ends up talking with me too much…

Folded Books – Someone has a lot of patience. There’s no way I could accomplish something like this. However, I would love to have one to display in my office.

Lost In A Labyrinth Of Books – This. Is. Awesome. I would love getting lost in such a place.

9 Coffee Drinks With Clever Nicknames – Next time you go to your favorite coffee shop, show off your knowledge by ordering something from this menu. Your barista will be surprised at your grasp of the coffee nomenclature. But I wouldn’t try this at Starbucks. You’ll probably just get a blank stare…

The Best Way To Hold A Burger – A team of scientists invested four months in determining the best way to hold your burger while you eat it. Have you been doing it wrong?

The Most Amazing Lie In History – As history buff, I found the story of this Italian spy for the Allies during World War 2 pretty fascinating. This event might have been the deciding factor in turning the war in favor of the Allied forces, and against the Nazis.

The Coffee Plate – My guess is most people don’t know the purpose of the saucer or place that sits under a coffee cup. According to this infographic, there is a rich and interesting history to that piece of china.

22 Of The Most Creative Statues Around The World – The creativity of man never ceases to amaze me. These statues prove that our minds are creative, reflecting our Creator.

What Gives A Dollar Bill Its Value? – Some of my favorite videos are among the TED Talks. This video on currency and value is from the Educational side of TED. Short and interesting.

Honeybees Love Coffee, Too – What do honeybees and humans have in common? We both love our caffeine. This is a pretty fascinating infographic detailing the similarities between humans and bees, and the importance of coffee to both.

Cities Shrouded In Fog – One of the most beautiful elements of nature, in my opinion, is fog. I love the way it flows around everything in its path, whether it be trees or buildings. These images of cities coated in fog are simply stunning.

Extremely Detailed Paper Birds – I am continually amazed at the level of creativity that people possess. This artist creates birds from paper that look real.

How To Be Be More Grateful – Here are five simple things that each of us can do to be more grateful on a daily basis.

7 Taboos From A 17th Century Coffeehouse – I found this amusing. I frequent many fine coffee establishments in the area (this doesn’t include a certain mermaid-logo-bearing coffee giant. Friends don’t let friends drink there…). Most of them wouldn’t exist if the items in this list were taboo today, because there is much of this in each of those places. It seems like there are more Bible studies in some of these places than in churches.

You’re Doing Twitter Wrong – These two guys have a series of humorous videos that poke fun at our normal, everyday lives. In this one, they look at how people do Twitter, right or wrong. Pretty funny.

70 Years Long Traffic Jam Discovered In Belgian Forest – There may be some discrepancy on the length of time these cars have been here. Many of them may be newer than the title claims them to be. Regardless, the eerie, abandoned gridlock conveys a sense of time, loneliness and creativity. I’d love to see this in person.

H O M E – This short film is incredibly cinematic and deeply moving. It kind of makes me want to head out and enjoy a cup of coffee on the river near our home. In this film, the coffee is made with an Aeropress, which makes a pretty good cup, but a Chemex would be even better.

Put Your Phone Down – I often wonder if we’ve become too dependent upon our mobile devices. It seems as if we focus more on capturing the moment than experiencing the moment. I was reminded of this at a recent Springfield Cardinals baseball game. Every phone in the stadium was out capturing the fireworks after the game, mine included. Suddenly I realized that an image later wasn’t the same thing as experiencing the moment in the now. I quietly put my phone in my pocket and just simply enjoyed the display.

Bonsai Tree Art – Bonsai is one of the hobbies I’ve tried to enjoy over the years. I fail at this. I can’t keep a tree alive for more than a few months. I’ve resigned myself to the realm of fascinated observation. But this artist takes the concept to a whole new level. Pretty amazing, actually.