Tim Malone was just strolling through the Skateland parking lot where he works, browsing through his phone. As he neared the front entrance, he failed to see the 4-foot-long snake directly ahead of him. With his eyes fixed on his phone, he stepped on the snake, which immediately sunk its teeth into Malone’s leg. Feeling…
Back in 1974, an effort was made to force people to wear their seat belts. To enforce this, the plan was to prevent their cars from starting until people had buckled up. As you might imagine, this pitch met heavy resistance and frustration from car owners, so the idea was tabled. While no one is…
In 1973, the price of copper was starting to increase dramatically. To cut costs, there was a proposal sent to Congress to produce aluminum pennies instead of copper. The Mint made about 1.6 million of these pennies and brought them to Congress for approval. They were rejected. So, all the coins were taken back and…
The New Year brings a wonderful feeling. It signifies a new beginning and a fresh start. It is an opportunity to make serious changes. It is the closest chance we have to a “reset button.” No wonder New Year’s Resolutions are so popular. We want to do things better. We want to make better decisions.…
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