In 1992, Chicago was every bit as busy as it is today. In a growing and thriving city like this, oftentimes repair projects get put on the back burner. The problem started when the city approved the replacement of support pillars on the Kinzie Street Bridge. Unknown to the workers, there was an old, abandoned…
For weeks, a florist was quite bothered by some ants. They were getting into his seed storage and causing some significant problems. To get rid of the ants, the florist put a meaty bone nearby, which the ants soon discovered and deserted the seeds. As soon as the bone became thickly inhabited by the little…
Slavery. It’s not a pretty word. It’s not a feel-good word. In today’s culture, it is not a politically correct word. When we hear it, we think about oppression, inhumane treatment, and despicable actions. We think about some of the darkest times and most terrible people. Slavery has negative connotations for good reasons. There is…
The marathon has long been considered a major milestone in running. The World Marathon Challenge takes it to the level of insanity. This challenge requires runners to participate in seven marathons, on seven continents, in just seven days. In 2023, 24 men and 12 women completed marathons on every continent on Earth, including Antarctica, in…
Several years ago at the Beverly Center in Los Angeles, a couple of men were shoplifting. They grabbed merchandise and started to run away. A security guard sprang into action. He struggled with one of the shoplifters who was bigger than himself. What these criminals didn’t realize was that NFL player Jonathan Martin was a…
While hunting deer in the Tehama Wildlife Area near Red Bluff in northern California, Jay Rathman climbed up a slope of a rocky gorge. As he raised his head to look over the ledge, he sensed movement to the right of his face. As he turned, a coiled rattler struck with lightning speed, just missing…
It’s really confusing. This is supposed to be a day dedicated to a guy named “Saint Patrick.” This is supposed to be a day recognizing Christianity coming to Ireland. So why is St. Patrick’s Day a day to get smashed for so many? St. Patrick seems to have been a very moral and upright person.…
We’ve all done it. We commit ourselves to making some serious changes. Losing weight. Becoming debt free. Reading our Bible every day. So, we make the decision, get ourselves motivated for the change, and start putting a plan in place. Maybe we even write down specific goals and read books to help us do it…
One man is trying to change everything we think about being clean, and he’s doing it by going a really, really long time without showering or bathing. The last time chemical engineer David Whitlock showered was 2003, a meager 12 years ago! His goal is to prove that a person can remain clean and fresh…
Ever since I was a kid, I have been transfixed by storms. There is something fascinating about them. The power they wield. The striking features they display. Their massive reach. Storms produce some of the most awe-inspiring events in our world. The obvious downfall to storms is the horrific damage they leave in their wake.…
“Back in 1830, a man by the name of George Wilson was convicted of robbing the U.S. Mail and was sentenced to be hanged. President Andrew Jackson issued a pardon for Wilson, but he refused to accept it. The matter went to Chief Justice Marshall, who concluded that Wilson would have to be executed. ‘A…
In 1715, King Louis XIV of France died after a 72 year reign. He had called himself “the Great,” and was the monarch who made the famous statement, “I am the state!” His court was the most magnificent in Europe and his funeral was equally spectacular. As his body lay in state in a golden…
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.…
“A physics professor at Adelaide University in Australia, Sir Kerr Grant, used to illustrate a point by allowing a heavy ball suspended from the roof trusses to fall some 30 feet and be caught in a sand bucket. Each year the bucket was lined up meticulously to catch the ball — and each year students…
Dr. Haim Ginott once said, “Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.” Ginott couldn’t have been more right. Children are incredibly impressionable. They watch our words, our actions, and our examples. We’ve all heard the phrase, “like father, like son,” or “like mother, like daughter.” Children are often shaped and…
You may not have even realized this record existed. Apparently, there is a record for the most selfies taken in one hour, which is held by Arizona Cardinals Patrick Peterson at 1,449. There is a guy who had tried to shatter this record, Bhanu Prakash. He was so set on breaking this record that he…
It is something we cannot truly fathom, Creating all people, beginning with Adam (Genesis 2). He shaped and formed the world with His power, Everything from huge galaxies to the little flower (Genesis 1). He made nature so we could stand in awe. His strength displayed without flaw (Jeremiah 32:27; Romans 1:20). No one can…
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