BBC News themes have origins in time-honored ‘pips’
Reliable on-air fixture for almost 100 years Given the pomp and circumstance surrounding tributes for the late Queen Elizabeth II, many Americans may have watched events live on TV through…
The Peanut Institute? They’ve got recipes!
Esteemed foundation asserts goobers are healthy Every day, thousands of press releases pour out to the media from corporations and organizations, mostly all intended to generate free publicity for new…
How a whole-house generator can cost just $3,500 TOTAL!
Portable power may be more practical than $15,000 unit You've seen the TV ads. Get yourself a standby generator to power up your home when the electricity goes out. While…
Tips on booking Adele for your next party
Performer's contract rider could hold some surprises Now and then, you hear about someone hiring a big-name entertainer for a private gathering. My wife's birthday isn't far off, and I…
Is the official residence of England’s prime minister a townhouse?
10 Downing Street's understated looks are deceptive All Americans know where the country's commander in chief lives. The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW in Washington, is probably the most…
Survey claims broccoli is America’s favorite vegetable
Puh-leeze! Green Giant, the frozen vegetable outfit, claims a consumer survey it commissioned found that broccoli is America's favorite vegetable. Really? The company says it polled over 5,000 Americans ages…
It’s National Masturbation Month!
No, really …. it is. National Masturbation Month has actually been celebrated annually for nearly two decades. Its origin is widely credited to an adult toy store in California called…