On this day in history: In 558, the dome of the church of St. Sophia in Constantinople collapsed. It was immediately rebuilt as ordered by Justinian. In 1789, the first U.S. Presidential Inaugural Ball was held in New York City. And in 1946, Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering Corp. was founded. The company was later renamed Sony.

Today Is National Melanoma Monday!
As one who has suffered from skin cancer, I encourage you to check your skin regularly!

Brewing Coffee With The Coffee Sock – How many ways can coffee be brewed? I’m not sure there is an answer to that. And the coffee sock seems to be an exceptionally easy way to do it. You can get one for just a few bucks at their website.

National Geographic 360° Videos – Set aside some time and watch a few of the videos on this list. They are completely interactive, so you can drag the screen to see different views. Utterly fascinating!

The Mysterious Death Of The Namesake Of The Douglas Fir – Have you ever heard of the Douglas Fir? Have you ever heard of the man it was named after? And have you heard the mystery and controversy surrounding his death?

Lady Bug Wings – These little bugs have a very intricate wing system, especially when it comes to folding them up. This is a brief but interesting video.

Today In Church History
On this day, in 1274, Pope Gregory X opened the Second Council of Lyons, which promoted the Crusades, unity with the eastern Orthodox Church, and new rules for the selection of Popes. Read more about it here.

Ten Things You Should Know About Jonathan Edwards – One of the early spiritual leaders in the US, Jonathan Edwards lived a life full of leadership, guidance, and love for his God, his people, and his nation. Here is a list of a few facts about his life.

10 Spurgeon Quotes On Dying Well – Life is short, and can often seem to be abrupt. But it is also one of the defining moments of our lives. Here are a few things that Charles Haddon Spurgeon said about death.

Marriage Wounds – This is a great illustration of what marriage is, what it can be, and how it encompasses all of our lives.