Professor’s last lecture tells a story about how to live
It’s not unusual for retiring professors to give a last lecture. When Carnegie Mellon University’s Randy Pausch gave his in 2008, he wasn’t retiring. He…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader's money, real estate, and business coverage.
Ferdinand Habsburg: The man who won’t be king
In 1531, Ferdinand I of the powerful Habsburg dynasty became the King of Germany, Bohemia, Hungary and Croatia, Archduke of Austria, and Holy Roman…
The short history of anti-perspirant
Humans have always smelled a little funky, and we’ve always been self-conscious about it. For thousands of years — long before modern indoor showers and…
Enjoy a day at the zoo
The best zoos in the U.S. aren’t just places for people to see animals up close — they protect and care for some of our planet’s most vulnerable…
Make your diamonds sparkle again
Your diamonds can sparkle like new with this simple technique: Mix three parts water to one part ammonia and immerse the diamond in the solution. Use an…
How to soundproof a room for privacy
If you are experiencing sound transfer from one bedroom to another, or from the family room to a bedroom, it’s time to consider soundproofing. The…
Safe food handling and practice
Planning a family picnic? Check out these safe food practices from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Poultry: More than 60 percent of raw poultry…
Check load capacity of cabinets
If you are thinking about new kitchen cabinets, one important factor to consider is the load capacity. Shelves should have a 50-pound load capacity and…
Keep swimmer’s ear away
If you plan to spend a lot of time in the water this summer, have some over-the-counter ear drops handy. Swimmer’s ear is a common complication from water…
10 questions about liberty
Here are 10 questions designed to see if you know what the original patriots thought about liberty. The questions are worth a possible 15 points. A…