On this day in history: In 1789, the U.S. Post Office was established. In 1888, the most severe winter storm in New York history hit the northeast, dropping 40 inches of snow in 36 hours. In 1894, Coca-Cola was sold in bottles for the first time. And in 1974, Wonder Woman debuted on ABC-TV. The show later went to CBS-TV.

Today Is National Napping Day!
You lost an hour yesterday. Go make it up today with a nap!

Cowboy Coffee, Backpacker Style – Sometimes the best way to drink coffee is by the campfire. And if you make it there, even better.

How To Wear A Cardigan Sweater With Style – Winter may be winding down, but there are probably a few cold days remaining. And as spring arrives, a sweater may be more appropriate than a coat. So here is a guide to rock a cardigan with style.

Vimy Gunner’s Dog Tags Found In French Garden 100 Years After Death – I love reading stories like this one. The personal aspect is just as interesting as the historical one.

Bic: The Company Behind The Pen – I love analog writing tools. Some of my favorite pens come from Parker, both fountain pens, and ball points, but there are numerous Bic pens scattered through my desk at any given time. Here is a brief video about the company.

On this day in history: In 1845, the U.S. Congress appropriated $30,000 to ship camels to the western U.S. In 1922, “Annie Oakley” (Phoebe Ann Moses) broke all existing records for women’s trap shooting. She hit 98 out of 100 targets. In 1946, Winston Churchill’s “Iron Curtain” speech in Fulton, Missouri, popularizes the term and draws attention to the division of Europe. And in 1963, the Hula-Hoop was patented, although it first hit the market in 1958. An estimated 25 million Hula-Hoops were sold in its first four months of production alone.

Today Is National Cheese Doodle Day!
It’s time to get your fingers orange!

Smoking Your Iced Coffees – I want to try this. Yes, it is literally adding smoke to an iced coffee, for the purpose of adding additional, smoky, flavors. If you want to try one out, you can get it here.

How To Fold A T-Shirt – I know what you’re thinking… This isn’t something that needs to be taught. And you should be right. But take a look, and prepare to learn something new about something as simple as folding a shirt. You can also check out the infographic here.

The Blue Man: An Ozarks Legend – I am intrigued by the mythology of local areas where I have lived. And just around the corner from where I live now is a place where the legend of the Blue Man can still be heard occasionally.

Sardine Feeding Frenzy – I love some of the videos produced by BBC Earth. This one fascinated me for a while.

On this day in history: In 1919, Arizona’s Grand Canyon was established as a National Park with an act of the U.S. Congress. Ten years later, in 1929, President Coolidge signed a bill creating the Grand Teton National Park. And in 1933, a ground-breaking ceremony was held at Crissy Field for the Golden Gate Bridge.

Today Is National Pistachio Day!
If you don’t like pistachios, go buy some for me!

Drink Four Cups Of Coffee A Day And You Could Live Longer – I already knew this, but to have a study confirm it is nice. And, at the rate I’m going, I should live forever.

Because Paper Has Soul – I write a lot, most of it digitally. But I love the concept of analog even more. I journal on paper, usually with a fountain pen. I write letters on an old Royal typewriter occasionally. Why? Because paper has soul.

Is The F-35 A Trillion-Dollar Mistake? – This is a lengthy article about the new F35 warplane, but if you are an airplane or jet fan, you’ll find it interesting.

4K Stormlapse – It has been rainy here all week. Not really stormy, but steady rain. So here is a timelapse of storms to help you out.

On this day in history: In 1541, the city of Santiago, Chile was founded. In 1809, Abraham Lincoln was born, and 1892, his birthday was declared to be a national holiday. And in 1880, the National Croquet League was organized in Philadelphia, PA.

Today Is Nation Clean Out Your Computer Day!
Ditch those files and programs you don’t need anymore!

Renaissance Artist Or Coffee? – Take the quiz and see if you know the difference.

The World’s First Roller Coasters – If roller coasters scare you now, think about what they were like in the beginning of their history!

The 5 Best Pocket Fountain Pens To Carry Every Day – I love fountain pens, especially vintage pens from the 30s and 40s, and especially especially Parker Vacumatics. But I don’t carry one daily. I carry a Fisher Space Pen daily. However, I could easily fit any of these into my daily carry without any problems, especially that Kaweco Sport, and especially in brass!

How Much Sleep Do You Really Need? – Have you ever wondered this? I have. And I have been told that we actually need less than we think we do. But just how much is the right amount? This is an interesting video, in spite of the evolutionary overtones it carries.

On this day in history: In 1870, the first motion picture to be shown to a theater audience takes place in Philadelphia. In 1897, the first showing of a motion picture in Hawaii occurs at the Hawaiian Opera House. And in 1953, the Walt Disney film, Peter Pan, opened at the Roxy Theater in New York City.

Today Is World Nutella Day!
My kids love this stuff!

How Major Religions View Coffee – This was very interesting and a bit amusing as well.

Some Turkeys, And A Dead Cat – Domestic turkeys are pretty dumb. I don’t think I realized wild turkeys were just as clueless.

The Cancer Of The Great Lakes – The spread of the invasive zebra mussel is impacting a large portion of the lakes and waterways of North America. It becoming a major threat to native aquatic wildlife. This is an informational article about its spread.

What If The Arab Empire Reunited Today? – I found this to be incredibly interesting and informative.

On this day in history: In 1845, Edgar Allan Poe’s poem, The Raven, was published for the first time in the New York Evening Mirror. In 1924, R. Taylor patented the ice cream cone rolling machine. And in 1936, the first members of major league baseball’s Hall of Fame were named in Cooperstown, NY.

Today Is National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day!
You know what to do…

The Only Iced Coffee Maker You’ll Ever Need – Iced coffee is an excellent way to drink this incredible beverage. And this looks like a great way to make it. I may need to grab one of these and write a review over at Coffeelogical.

Workmen’s Cafe Overwhelmed With Customers After It Is Accidentally Awarded A Michelin Star – This happened a year ago, but it’s still humorous.

The Mysterious Rock Walls Of Rockwall, Texas – This is on my bucket list of places to visit some day…

Alpine Adventures – I love mountains. My favorite place on earth is out in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, but I am fascinated with any mountains, really. This video shows the beauty of the Alps.

On this day in history: In 1874, a patent was issued to Samuel W. Francis for the spork. In 1901, Queen Victoria of England died after reigning for nearly 64 years. Edward VII, her son, succeeded her. And in 1930, excavation began for the Empire State Building in New York City.

Today Is National Blonde Brownie Day!
You need to make some blondies, and come right on over!

How to Make Iced Coffee in a Chemex – My favorite method of making coffee is definitely my Chemex, but I typically use it to make a hot pourover. But did you know you can use it to make iced coffee as well? This article explains how, and you can grab a Chemex here.

Can You Identify These Cities From Their Light Signatures? – I got most of these correct. Can you?

The Awkward 17th-Century Dating Practice That Saw Teens Get Bundled Into Bags – Here is an interesting historical article about the practice of bundling, although it may need a bit of fact-checking. The article mentions the biblical book of Ruth, but doesn’t accurately depict what happened in it. Regardless, it’s an interesting perspective on a bit of history.

Every State In The US – This is a fascinating video that makes a connection from state to state to cover all 50. While it is essentially an ad, it’s still really interesting.