Pirate became prince in the world’s tiniest nation
At first, he just wanted to be a pirate — a radio pirate, not a sailing one — but the UK government messed with him and he went full royalty. It all…
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.
WWII letters delivered at last
About 80 years ago a World War II serviceman named Marion Lamb was regularly writing home to Jacksonville, Arkansas. In 2024 some of those letters were…
Here’s how to preserve your stuff
Mom gave her daughter an ancient, extremely delicate, Japanese tea set, an inheritance from Grandma. The daughter loved it and she wanted to display it….
For happy trails, select the right campsite
Where you pitch your tent can be a big factor in how much you enjoy your camping experience. Johnny Malloy, author of The Best in Tent Camping: Wisconsin…
Keep your body in mind when tending the soil
Some surveys find that gardening is now the country’s number one outdoor leisure activity. That’s good because it provides the moderate physical activity…
Enjoy the shore, but plan ahead if you are a landlubber
You probably already know that there’s a big difference between swimming in the ocean and swimming in a pool or a lake. Some of the things you have to…
Artifact of Independence
One of the least known artifacts of American independence is the Syng inkstand, a 272-year-old object used by the founding fathers to sign the Declaration…
Imperfect visionaries: The legacy of the Founders
Prelude to independence Imperfect visionaries: The legacy of the Founders America’s Founding Fathers didn’t look much like revolutionaries. They were…
Organ donation: Make your wishes known
On any given day, 100,000 people are on the waiting list for transplant surgery and 17 people die for lack of an organ. A survey by the Coalition on…
A great exercise for foot pain
Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel and arch pain. Sometimes the condition can last for many months. Doctors at the University of Rochester School…