Before you make a big purchase, ask yourself…
1. Why do I need this? What will it do for me? Money guru Dave Ramsey says any purchase, especially a big purchase, should be something you use, not…
Month: May 2024
Flaco captured the hearts of New Yorkers
When a thoughtless vandal damaged an exhibit at the Central Park Zoo in 2023, a Eurasian eagle-owl named Flaco escaped and found fame. Not on Broadway,…
The big mystery of fingerprints
Fingerprints unlock smartphones. They help detectives identify suspects. But why do we even have them? Researchers are seeking to explain this fascinating…
An ancient and magical word
Consider the neighborhood kid magician doing magical tricks for the little ones. It’s not entirely unlikely that an amazing trick will include the magic…
The rarest modern dime
Would you take a half a million dollars in exchange for a common dime? That’s the value of a proof copy of the 1975 “No S” Roosevelt dime. Only two of…
Southern Appalachia real estate booms with ‘halfbacks’
So many northern retirees head to Florida these days that snowbirds have become something of a cliche. But it seems that destinations are changing. Many…
Andrew Carnegie’s rise from rags to riches
Perhaps no one pulled on his own bootstraps as hard as the legendary industrialist Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie built America’s steel industry, but he grew…
Restaurants bring back communal tables
The next time you step into your favorite restaurant, you may notice large tables seating multiple parties. So-called communal tables are trendy in the…