Benjamin Franklin is one of the few people who have TWO birthdays. What? Ben Franklin was born on January 6, 1706. And Ben Franklin was born on January 17, 1706. How’s that possible? He has two birthdays because in 1752 England moved from the Julian calendar…
Now most people think it’s the FBI who tracks down people who try to pass counterfeit bills. But it’s not. It’s the Secret Service. Yeah, the same agency who guards the President is also tasked with making sure no “funny money” gets into circulation. So how…
Beep. The single, 85-decibel high-pitched chirp started at 9:37pm. You know that chirp. A smoke detector in the house is running out of battery power. But which one is it? My wife had just let our dog, Sadie, outside for her final potty of the night. …
What do you do while you’re pumping gas at the gas station? Probably not a question you really think about. Most people do one of a few things after they put the gas nozzle in to fill up: Get back in their vehicle and scroll through…
Taking a road trip is fun. The open road, awesome scenery, new places. But you know what isn’t fun on a road trip though? Finding a clean bathroom. Especially if you are traveling with kids. Here’s a tip we used that came from my brother-in-law, Dave:…
One of the highlights of my day is taking my dog, Sadie, for a walk. Every afternoon, I slip on her harness, attach her retractable leash, and we’re off. Our neighborhood is awesome, but it has one flaw. No sidewalks. So we walk along the side…