An extraordinary council
President Thomas Jefferson was deeply curious about the peoples who lived in the West of the unexplored American continent. Rumor was all he had to go on,…
Author: The Smart Reader Staff
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What’s lost between pages of an old book?
People working in book stores often make collections of what they find stored and forgotten between the pages of books. Among the items known to be found…
Thanksgiving pizza?
The traditional Thanksgiving dinner takes a heaping helping of time, talent, and care, but if you want the works with no fuss, try Nick Argy’s…
Remembrance Day
The cannons of World War I were barely silenced when Canadians began looking for ways to honour their war dead. One of the most touching commemorative…
Do the iPhone 15’s new features make it a holiday must-have?
The iPhone 15 and 15 Pro have landed and include some welcome upgrades. The biggest change might be the adoption of USB-C. Depending on who you ask, Apple…
The CIA is set to roll out its own AI-powered chatbot
ChatGPT has become the hottest thing since oven-fresh sliced bread, and numerous competitors are pushing forward with their own AI solutions. Even the…
Robotaxis offer wheelchair users another set of wheels
Did you know that roughly 3.3 million Americans use wheelchairs? While accessibility has generally improved over the years, getting around town can be…
Time to transplant daylilies and hostas
When you look at your yard or garden this fall, you probably see plants that should be separated or moved. We’re talking about daylilies that are choking…
Lacking Lindas
In 1947, one out of every 18 girls born were named Linda or Lynda. In 2022, there were just 807, according to the Social Security Administration. So while…
How much should you spend on rent?
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development thinks that no more than 30 percent of your gross income should go to rent. Any more than that and…