If the zombies don’t get you, the weather will
The best place to escape the zombie apocalypse is the Mt. Washington Observatory, so says New Hampshire Public Radio. Of course, if you aren’t prepared…
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.
Ellis Island founded Jan. 1, 1892: Isle of hope welcomed 20 million immigrants
There was a time when no one asked to see your ID. Not many — if any — of the 20 million immigrants who came through Ellis Island after it opened Jan….
Someone may be waiting for a lovespoon
Want to avoid the crowds on Valentine’s Day or simply start a little early? Why not adopt a Welsh tradition and celebrate in January instead? January 25…
You think politics are tough now…
Imagine a political climate that is so hostile and divisive that legislators find themselves picking fights on the floor of the U.S. House of…
HIV vaccine and prevention research showing promise
In the 1980s, people died of HIV/AIDS and they died quickly. But during the course of its 35-year long epidemic, treatments have made stunning strides in…
Celebrate the new year with one-day projects
Maybe instead of making a long-term new year’s resolution (“I will save money all year!”), you could try doing one satisfying thing. Here are some…
The potential dangers of being underweight
While obesity in America demands much of the focus in the medical community, around 4.5 million people were dangerously underweight as recently as 2014,…
Donate blood in January
Just 10 percent of the eligible blood donors actually donate blood. The most common reason? They just didn’t think about doing it. That’s why January has…
How to face the flu and common cold
Precisely what is the dreaded “Flu”? It’s an acute respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses A or B. While most people who get the flu recover in a…
Picture of the sprout stalk courtesy of Wikipedia
The misunderstood Brussels sprout Don’t you love it when the kids find out you are serving Brussels sprouts for dinner and they run to the table and…