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Monday, November 6, 2023

The Poorest Showing by Any Winning Presidential Candidate in History

Despite the obvious public opinion, Trump was not ranked worst overall, though some historians argue he should be. The 45th president earned his highest scores in “public persuasion,” but in the categories of “moral authority” and “administrative skills,” he ranked last. It is the 16th president who... Sign in to see full entry.

All of This Confusion Makes My Head Hurt

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Friday, November 3, 2023

It Doesn't Make Sense, but It Sure Is a Delicious Combination

I am willing to try mash-ups, otherwise known as odd food combinations. Lucky for me, my borough has this wonderful little food joint that makes chili cheese dogs and chili cheese fries. Their success speaks for itself when you consider the long line of hungry patrons that can be seen daily that... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, November 2, 2023

When the Wife Takes a Really Bad Wrong Turn

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More Than 40 Years in the Making, Artificial Intelligence Wakes the Dead

Using artificial intelligence, the two remaining Beatles released their “new” song, “Now and Then” today on November 2, 2023. The song was produced using artificial intelligence by extracting the voice of late member John Lennon which was originally recorded on an unreleased 1970s demo. According to... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

On This Day the Public Experienced One of the World's Most Beautiful Works

More than five centuries ago, on November 1, 1512, t he ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, one of Italian artist Michelangelo’s finest works was exhibited to the public for the first time. It was believed by millions that the famous painter created his masterpiece while lying on his back, but in... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

The History of Halloween and the Play Parties from the Colonial Days

In the United States, the celebration of Halloween was extremely limited in colonial New England because of the rigid Protestant belief systems there. Halloween was much more common in Maryland, Delaware, and the other southern colonies. As the beliefs and customs of different European ethnic groups... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, October 30, 2023

How Graham Blew It and the Reason Why He is Now in the Critical Care Unit

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Monday, October 23, 2023

A Silly Question Regarding Short People, Which I Am Not

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Sunday, October 22, 2023

So Very Bewitching

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