Elizabeth II may be the undoubted sovereign of the United Kingdom, but there is one place where even she is not in charge. In fact, she may not even set foot in […]
An Uncommonly Unwelcome Place
Understanding Economics: No Bull About It
Popular advice columnist Abigail VanBuren once published a helpful guide to understanding the difference between the various economic systems: Communism: You have two cows. The government takes both of them and gives […]
Proof that Being a Criminal Mastermind Isn’t a Genetic Trait
Most people have heard of Al Capone, the notorious mob boss who ran Chicago from his criminal headquarters during the waning years of Prohibition. Less well known is Capone’s eldest brother, James, […]
A Whistle, a Hack, and a Breakfast Snack
When you think of computer hackers, you probably imagine sophisticated computer programmers, using high-tech machines to break through multi-million-dollar firewalls to gain access to the world’s best-kept secrets. If that is your […]
May it Please the Court…
Attorneys have a long tradition of beginning arguments before a judge by saying, “May it please the court.” When one particularly troublesome case was settled without a trial, the judge was not […]
The Economics of Heaven and Hell
President Ronald Reagan left no doubt about his thoughts on socialism. He said, “Socialism only works in two places: Heaven where they don’t need it and hell where they already have it.”
A Royal Beginning to the Information Age
You may have received an email from someone claiming to be royalty and wanting to give you millions of dollars. If so, you probably recognized it as a scam and deleted it. […]
Even Lightning Can’t Stop His Lightning-Fast Pitches
Most pitchers want to be known for throwing lightning-fast pitches. Ray Caldwell is remembered for something else related to lightning.
Are You Suffering from Politikerleden?
Have you ever found yourself so fed up with politics and everything about it that you find yourself unable to express yourself? If so, you may wish to borrow a word from […]
Good Must Triumph Over Evil … Because It’s in the Rules
Good triumphs over evil. Anyone who reads comic books knows this. That’s why, no matter how terrifying Spider-Man’s circumstances are, the reader can rest assured that all will turn out ok in […]
An Artist Who Put Himself Into His Work
Mark Gruenwald was best known for his work with Marvel Comics and serving as Executive Editor of Captain America and Iron Man. After a fatal heart attack in 1996, an interesting request […]
Watching Paint Dry — It’s as Exciting as … well .. Watching Paint Dry
Watching paint dry. It’s the quintessential description of the most boring thing imaginable. That concept is being challenged, however, and some of the top scientists in the United Kingdom are spearheading this […]
What Happens When Brake vs. Speed?
In 1992 the Mississippi Supreme Court took up a case that stemmed from injuries resulting from a car accident. The accident occurred when a vehicle that was going too fast for conditions […]
Taking a Bat to Library Pests
Librarians have long fought against three primary antagonists: people who talk too loudly, those who not return their books on time, and book-eating bugs. Stern words and fines can take care of […]
Celebrating Independence Day … a Little Too Early
John Adams envisioned the day being celebrated with fireworks, parades, and massive celebrations, as Americans commemorated the day that brought them independence from Great Britain. As it turns out, Adams was right, […]
