If you don’t know where your kids are in the house, turn off the internet and watch them magically appear. The internet was not invented by one person, but rather it was the work of many people and organizations over many decades. The concept of packet switching, which is a fundamental technology that makes theContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Internet”
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Thought of the Day: Contraception
Condom companies technically kill their future customers. The male contraceptive sheath, also known as a condom, has a long history of use. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans used linen sheaths as a form of birth control, and the first documented use of a condom made from animal tissue (bladder or intestine) was in theContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Contraception”
Quote of the Day: Certainty
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was born in Boston on January 17, 1706, and died in Philadelphia on April 17, 1790. Franklin was a polymath who excelled in many fields, includingContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Certainty”
The Sage
The Sage upon a mountaintop,With wisdom that would never stop,His teachings were a guiding light,That shone so far and wide and bright. With hair as white as fallen snow,He’d often sit and watch the flow,Of rivers and the passing clouds,And offer wisdom to the crowds. For those who sought to know the way,He’d point towardsContinue reading “The Sage”
Advice of the Day: Mother
When in doubt, always ask your mother. This saying suggests that a mother is a reliable source of advice and guidance, particularly when someone is unsure about something. The saying implies that a mother’s advice can be trusted and that she can provide the answers to questions or problems that someone may have. The ideaContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Mother”
Thought of the Day: Skinny
People who are larger have more skin. Making them skinnier. The word “skinny” has been used to describe thin or slender people for a long time, but its origin is not entirely clear. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word “skinny” in the sense of “thin” or “lean” first appeared in the early 19thContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Skinny”
Quote of the Day: Light
“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” Edith Wharton Edith Wharton was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist, short story writer, and designer. She was born in 1862 and died in 1937. She is best known for her novels, including “The House of Mirth,” “Ethan Frome,”Continue reading “Quote of the Day: Light”
Joke of the Day: Success
I’ve just successfully bred a cross between a crocodile and a homing pigeon. I bet that’ll come back to bite me… My mate needed a bone marrow transplant. We found a match in Argentina. The operation was a success. Our thanks go out to Diego Marrow Donor. I started carrying a knife after an attemptedContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Success”
Advice of the Day: Dogs
Trust dogs. They always know who to stay away from. Thank you for reading my writings. If you’d like to, you can buy me a coffee for just £1 and I will think of you while writing my next post! Just hit the link below…. (thanks in advance)
Thought of the Day: Blinking
If everyone blinked in sync nobody would know that other people blinked. Thank you for reading my writings. If you’d like to, you can buy me a coffee for just £1 and I will think of you while writing my next post! Just hit the link below…. (thanks in advance)
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