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Star Wars Crypto: What Could Have Been

on April 18, 2026

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Sloths? Yes, Please

on April 16, 2026

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The Glorious Simplicity of the Corn Dog: America’s Golden Snack on a Stick

on April 12, 2026

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The Coldest Permanently Inhabited Place On Earth: Why Live Here?

on April 10, 2026

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Preston Goes: A Great Watch

on April 06, 2026

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Giant Cake Pop Attempt: Say Goodbye To Starbucks

on April 05, 2026

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Would You Walk 1,000 Miles For a Loved One?

on April 03, 2026

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Star Wars vs Star Trek: The Difference and Who Would Win In A Battle

on April 02, 2026

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Can Frogs Really Fall From The Sky? Frog Rain 101

on April 01, 2026

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Interesting Pepsi Flavors - Do You Remember These?

Pepsi is my favorite soda of all time. There's no comparison for me. I like others, but nothing compares to Pepsi. Everyone has their own favorite and it seems to be what you grow up with. But recently I was thinking back to past Pepsi flavors. There's been some interesting ones over the years. Let's take a look: Pepsi Maple Syrup - Now to be honest I have never tried this and had never heard of this before looking online. This "Pepsi Maple Syrup Cola" was initially available through a social media giveaway but has since been offered for a limited time at IHOP restaurants as a standalone drink or a float. It combines maple syrup notes with Pepsi's classic caramel flavor profile. Crystal Pepsi - Crystal Pepsi tasted like a lighter, less sweet version of regular Pepsi, with a crisp, clean flavor profile that sometimes included a subtle citrusy or pine note. It lacked the caramel coloring of traditional Pepsi, which gave it a unique, less acidic, and smo...

The Recorder: Why, What Is It and Who Plays It?

The recorder is a woodwind musical instrument in the duct flute family, which also includes tin whistles and flageolets. It is played vertically and distinguished by a thumb-hole for the upper hand and seven finger holes on the front. If you have actually heard of the recorder, than you probably had to play it back in grade school. I think I was in the third grade when this little piece of plastic that looked like a flute came my way. To be honest, I thought it was the dumbest thing. Of course, I wasn't the most musically inclined person at that age. But, I did always picture myself charming a snake with it. If you have never heard of the recorder, let's find out a little bit more. Historical Significance The recorder flourished during the Renaissance and Baroque eras. Famous composers like Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, and Telemann wrote major works for it. It fell out of favor in the 18th century as the transverse flute—which was louder and mo...

Can Frogs Really Fall From The Sky? Frog Rain 101

Raining frogs is a rare but documented meteorological phenomenon where small frogs or toads fall from the sky during storms, often reported throughout history. Scientists believe tornadic waterspouts over lakes or oceans suck up small aquatic animals and deposit them miles away when the storm loses energy. Cases have been reported worldwide, including in Serbia (2005), Japan (2009), and numerous US reports in Kansas City (1873) and Minneapolis (1901). But is there is real good, actual videos of this? That is the question. But the answer is no. Which is quite amazing in this world full of phones that take videos. Now, on the fake side, I've seen it. The frog rain scene in the movie Magnolia (see scene below) is a surreal climax that serves as a collective "reset" for the film’s characters, forcing them to confront their personal crises. While visually bizarre, the scene is grounded in several layers of meaning. The film's prologue establishes the ...

One Moment In Time: What's Yours?

In the late 80's and early 90's Whitney Houston was one of the biggest stars in the world. With over 220 million records sold worldwide, she is among the best-selling music artists in history. She remains the only music artist in history to achieve 7 consecutive number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100. On top of all that, she was also an actress. In her film debut in 1992, she starred in The Bodyguard. The soundtrack to the movie, which featured her, remains the best selling movie soundtrack of all time. Despite all her wonderful songs and movie appearances there is one thing that sticks out to me about Whitney. That was Houston’s legendary Olympic song, "One Moment in Time", which served as the official anthem for the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. It became one of Houston's most iconic motivational ballads and remains the only Olympic anthem to reach the top five on the Billboard Hot 100. To me, there will never be a better Ol...

Bugles: Did You Do This?

Bugles are a horn-shaped corn snack first introduced by General Mills in 1964. They were the first snack brand from General Mills and launched alongside other shaped snacks like Whistles and Daisy's, though Bugles is the only one that remains popular today. Known for their unique shape that's fun to wear as a "finger hat", they come in many flavors, from original and nacho cheese to sweet options like caramel. They are made from cornmeal, vegetable oil, and seasonings, offering a crunchy texture and a mix of salty and sweet tastes. As of early 2026, the primary lineup available at retailers includes: Original: The classic salty corn snack. Nacho Cheese : Introduced in 1984 as the first major permanent flavor expansion. Hidden Valley Ranch: A collaboration featuring the iconic ranch seasoning. Cinnamon Toast Crunch: A "sweet & salty" crossover dusted with "Cinnadust". Caramel: Part of the permanent sweet lineup since 2006. Chocolate Peanut ...

Icicle Paranoia

It's always a little unsettling for me to walk or drive underneath an icicle. I always get that paranoid feeling that it's going to break off and come down on my skull or even worse, that I'm going to look up at that last second before it hits my head as it jams into my eye cavity. Something tells me that would hurt quite a bit. I have always heard than an icicle would be a perfect murder weapon. The reason behind this theory is that the murder weapon would melt away and leave no evidence behind. But something tells me that Grissom (from CSI) would still find out who committed the murder. So maybe it isn't the perfect murder weapon after all? Find him on X @brogan78 | on Instagram | on Facebook | or on Youtube

Preston Goes: A Great Watch

Preston Goes is a YouTube channel that I have recently started watching. The description of the channel says: "wannabe engineer, wannabe singer, pro fun haver". In the videos I have watched so far, I can see all these things being true. The things I enjoy about these videos the most are the creativity, the fact that he seems like he is enjoying himself, and of course his little songs that he makes and throws into the videos. For example, in the video, "I Shouldn’t Have Driven in the Bus Destruction Derby", he drives a wide variety of cars, including a bus at the end, in a car derby race. In the next video he creates and tries to fly a plane in the World's largest Flite Fest. In this video he travels to Alaska to launch his own car off a cliff on the 4th of July. All the videos I have watched so far are interesting and keep me wanting to watch more. Preston definitely has found his calling in life. Making videos that entertain is his thing. So ...

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