

Catching a Cold
Many people catch a cold in the springtime or fall. It makes us wonder... if scientists can send a man to the moon, why can’t they find a...


10 Fun Facts We Bet You Didn’t Know about Thanksgiving
When the guests around your Thanksgiving table are busy stuffing their bellies today, here’s one way to break the lull in conversation:...


Are You Talented?
When some kids think of talents, they may think of musical talents, such as playing an instrument or singing. Many people are gifted...


Why Do We Eat Turkey on Thanksgiving?
The history of the Thanksgiving turkey is a bit of a mystery. Nobody knows exactly how this particular bird earned a place of honor at...


Appreciation of Hard Work
One young academically excellent person went to apply for a managerial position in a big company. He passed the first interview, the...


What The Dog Knew
In my old apartment, my dog would, on occasion, look down the hallway towards the bedroom, from the living room, and growl, for no...


You Can't Get Out
One dark, windy night, the town drunk was meandering his way home after the bar closed. Somehow he got turned around and ended up walking...


The Skeleton
The boy had been out looking for work all day with no luck. When night fell, he was far from home. He decided to spend the night in an...


Rocket to Mars
Tech billionaire Elon Musk outlined his plan to colonize Mars at Mexico's International Astronautical Congress. He explained that SpaceX...


Oscar, Tony, Emmy, and Razzie: the origins of award names
People love to congratulate each other. Whether it’s for eating lots of hot dogs, writing a catchy song or being able to play...