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.

Today In Church History
January 29th is the Feast of St. Gildas, who chronicled the collapse of the Celtic society, and blamed sin as the culprit. Read more about him here.

10 Myths About Africa Many Americans Believe – I found this to be intriguing. I have heard many of these myths stated as fact by numerous people over the years.

The Execution Of Lady Jane Grey – Have you ever heard of Lady Jane Grey? My guess is that you have heard the name, but don’t know why. Check out this article. It’s extremely fascinating from a historical point of view, and is worth the time it takes to read through it.

52 Things to Text Your Wife (Hint: That’s One Per Week) – If you are married, then this is an excellent source of inspiration.