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Joke of the Day: Beer

I used to drink all brands of beer. Now, I am older Budweiser.

Create an inexpensive burglar alarm by covering your stairs in cornflakes before going to bed. Using cornflakes as a burglar alarm might not be the most effective or practical solution. It could create a mess and may not reliably deter burglars. Additionally, it could pose a safety hazard if someone were to slip and fallContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Stay safe”

This Day in History: May 7th

Here are ten historical events that took place on May 7th: 558 – In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses due to an earthquake. 1429 – During the Hundred Years’ War, Joan of Arc lifts the Siege of Orléans, turning the tide in favor of the French. 1763 – Pontiac’s War begins whenContinue reading “This Day in History: May 7th”

This Day in History: May 6th

Here are ten historical events that took place on May 6th: 1527: The Sack of Rome occurs as mutinous troops of the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V, sack the city, resulting in significant destruction and loss of life. 1840: The Penny Black, the world’s first adhesive postage stamp, is issued in the United Kingdom. 1851:Continue reading “This Day in History: May 6th”

Joke of the Day: Races

Just come back from the London Marathon after-race party… I was hoping to see lots of famous celebrities, but all I saw were loads of b listers…

Advice of the Day: Lay in

The early worm gets eaten by the bird, so sleep in. While it’s meant to be humorous, the advice “The early worm gets eaten by the bird, so sleep in” isn’t necessarily practical or applicable to most situations. In reality, being proactive and starting your day early can often lead to greater productivity and success.Continue reading “Advice of the Day: Lay in”

This Day in History: May 3rd

Here are ten historical events that took place on May 3rd, listed chronologically: 1494: Christopher Columbus lands on the island of Jamaica during his second voyage to the Americas. 1802: Washington, D.C. is incorporated as a city. 1808: Finnish War: Swedish troops surrender to the Russian forces after the Battle of Revolax. 1915: The poemContinue reading “This Day in History: May 3rd”

Joke of the Day: Computers

My granddad asked me how to print on his computer. I told him it’s Ctrl-P. He said he hasn’t been able to do that for ages.

Thought of the Day: Stairs

You can’t stand backwards on stairs! When standing still on stairs, you would typically be facing either up or down the stairs rather than facing backward. Standing backward on stairs while stationary would indeed be an unusual and potentially precarious position, as it could make it challenging to maintain balance and stability without a clearContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Stairs”

This Day in History: May 2nd

Here are ten historical events that took place on May 2nd, listed chronologically: 1194: Richard I of England, also known as Richard the Lionheart, and King Philip II of France commenced their military campaign to recapture Jerusalem from Saladin during the Third Crusade. 1611: The King James Bible, also known as the Authorized Version, wasContinue reading “This Day in History: May 2nd”