There is just something about the end of the world that is tantalizing for people to think about. Maybe it’s because of some morbid curiosity. Maybe it’s because it is terrifying. Maybe it’s because we like to let our imaginations run wild. Maybe it’s because we like to try and figure out the “unknown.” For whatever reason, the…
In 2002, Song Jiang escaped from prison. The Chinese police searched for years, but to no avail. Finally, in September, some 17 years later, they received some clues about Jiang’s possible location. The problem was that it was located in a mountainous area thick with forests. He proved too hard to find in such terrain.…
Yesterday was a picture perfect day here in Colorado. You could have slipped on your flip-flops, walked down to the park, and basked in the perfect 80-degree temperature while enjoying a delightful breeze in your face. Today, we’re under a blizzard warning. More specifically, we’re expecting a “bomb cyclone” (yes, a second one). Just hours…
“A young man applied for a job as a farm-hand. When the farmer asked for his qualifications, he said, ‘I can sleep when the wind blows.’ This puzzled the farmer, but he liked the young man and hired him. A few days later, the farmer and his wife were awakened in the night by a…
The very mention of it can be enough to cause us to cringe. There are few noises that cause shivers so deep as the chalkboard squeal. If channeled correctly, this noise could easily become weaponized, or maybe just to keep unruly children in line. Either way, the noise is one of nightmares. In fact, as…
It’s already being hailed as one of the greatest NCAA championship games, and for good reason. The game was close throughout. Both teams were switching on and off with the lead. At the end of the half, Villanova was down by 5. Within a few minutes in the second half, Villanova took the lead and…
Another attack has occurred. Bombings at both an airport and a subway in Brussels, Belgium have resulted in over 30 deaths and almost 200 more injured. A third bomb was disarmed before it was able to cause havoc. Soon after the bombs went off, ISIS claimed responsibility for the attacks. Since June 2014, ISIS has…
Just a few weeks ago Nepal was hit with a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake. It devastated the nation, causing enormous damage, injuring more than 18,000 and killing more than 8,000. Today, they were struck with another 7.3 magnitude earthquake. 30 minutes later, a 6.3 hit as well. So far at least 1,200 have been injured…
The safety features in our cars are incredible. The advancing vehicle safety technology continues to save lives every year. Just in 2012, seatbelts and airbags saved around 15,000 lives (NHTSA). Unfortunately, there are occasional flaws in these safety designs. Recently the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urged about 4.7 million people to have their car…
There have been some scary warnings. The most recent warning has caused plenty of fear for upcoming winter Olympic games. An extremist group recently issued this warning, “We’ve prepared a present for you and all tourists who’ll come over. If you will hold the Olympics, you’ll get a present from us for the Muslim blood…
The restaurant T.G.I Friday’s recently put out the following ad, “The Last Friday: Party like there is no tomorrow. The Mayan calendar ends on Friday, December 21, 2012, and many predict the world will end with it. We’re having a party either way.” Clearly the message here is that people should use their last moments…
For a few days now, everyone in Denver has been anticipating the huge snowstorm heading our way. Blizzard warnings have been put out across the area. Supermarkets have been packed with people stocking up on last minute groceries. Schools and businesses have shut down. Everyone has been bracing for the storm. With nine inches of…
When you read the word “dictionary,” you might immediately starting yawning. Dictionaries aren’t exactly the most exciting books on the shelf. But before you tune me out, let me tell you something interesting. Noah Webster’s first dictionary in 1828 was based off of the Bible. Webster considered education completely useless if it was without the…
A little over five months ago, Harold Camping and his followers combed through the countryside telling everyone that the Judgment Day was going to happen on May 21st, 2011. When the morning of May 22nd rolled around, everyone raised an eyebrow toward Camping. In response, the doomsayers then claimed that God have given a brief…
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