February 14th is Valentine’s Day. Here in the United States, Valentine’s Day is a $14.7 billion industry. Here are a few fun facts about the holiday… (READ MORE)
National Shower With a Friend Day: A Steamy Guide to Conservation and Comedy
If you’ve ever needed an excuse to take your friendship to the next level (or at least your water bill to a lower level), congratulations — February 5th is National Shower With a Friend Day! Yes, this is a real holiday, and no, I did not make it up.
The Grand Canyon: A First-Timer’s Guide to Awe (and Baked Beans)
So, I’m finally doing it — I’m heading to the Grand Canyon in the next couple of months! A place so vast and breathtaking that even photos can’t do it justice. A place where history, nature, and questionable survival skills (mine) collide.
January 28, 2000: The Rick and Scott Show – Rovin’ Ralph’s Upcoming Wedding
Back in 2000, Rovin’ Ralph was soon to be married to Trixie and Rick explained to Ralph how his life was going to change…
January 26, 1978: The Blizzard of ’78
January 26th marks the anniversary of the “Blizzard of ’78”! What were you doing back then? If you were living in Michigan at the time, you were probably doing a lot of snow shoveling. This storm was one of the biggest snow storms to every hit this area. A low-pressure system moving from the Gulf Coast met with two other low-pressure systems, one from the Southwest and one from Canada, to create one of the worst snowstorms the Midwest has ever seen. (READ MORE)
January 20, 1807 – Thomas Jefferson’s Cheddar Dilemma: How to Eat 1,235 Pounds of Gratitude
January 20th, 1807, gave the world something strange and wonderfully cheesy: the arrival of the “Mammoth Cheese” at the White House. No, this wasn’t an early attempt at influencer marketing. This was an 1,235-pound block of cheddar sent to President Thomas Jefferson. Why? Because if you want to make a point in 19th-century America, you do it with dairy.
Cats, Caffeine, and Chaos: Friday’s Unwritten Rules
Happy Friday! The week is wrapping up, and it’s time to embrace the chaos and quirks of life. Today, we’ll dive into odd historical gems, modern musings, and one energizing quote to launch you into the weekend.