Randy McCoy
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The History of Mother’s Day
3 weeks ago With Mother’s Day coming this Sunday, May 12, it will mark 99 years since President Woodrow Wilson signed a joint resolution designating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. The idea of Mother’s Day in the United States, goes back even further to 1904 and Anna Jarvis, who is considered the founder of Mother’s Day.
The Cost of Feeding a Family of Four
3 weeks ago According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the cost of feeding a family of four is between $146 and $289 a week. They used intake data and the cost of groceries (which we all know have been going up) to reach their results. They used four levels of grocery shopping for a family of four.
Massachusetts Couple Dress the Same for 35 Years
3 weeks ago A Massachusetts couple who were engaged in 1976 and were married in 1978 have since, every day for 35 years, dressed the same. Nancy and Don Featherstone have worn identical outfits, 600 in all, all made by Nancy, when they are together or apart.
America 100 Years Ago
3 weeks ago Found a great web site, rense.com, it tells about what America was like 100 years ago:
The average life expectancy in the U.S was 47 years.
Only 14 per cent of homes in the U.S. had bathtubs.
Air Wick Fresheners That Smell Like National Parks
4 weeks ago If you ever wanted to bring the outdoors indoors, Air Wick has just the thing for you, air fresheners that smell like a National Park. Their experts were sent to a few National Parks to identify a unique smell and put in a freshener so it will jar you memory of your visit.
Norway Looking for a Polar Bear Spotter
4 weeks ago Looking for a summer job? How about being a polar bear spotter in Norway. Svalbard Islands, which is halfway between Norway and the North Pole, is looking for someone to keep watch for polar bears while scientists do research in the area. The island is inhabited by 2,400 people and 3,000 polar bears.
Animal Planet’s Next New Show Will be America’s Top Hooker
4 weeks ago Animal Planet is searching for America’s Top Hooker. Before you jump to conclusions about the inappropriate title, they are looking for the next great fisherman. The series premieres June 2 and will feature fishermen along America’s coastlines looking for the big one.
What Did The Earth Smell Like Millions Of Years Ago? Rotten Eggs
4 weeks ago Research has been done to determine the smell of Earth 1.9 million years ago using tiny fossils from rocks around Lake Superior, Canada. The fossils of ancient microbes show the discarded leftovers of early meals showing a type of feeding on organic matter was taking place.
An Australian Company Comes Out With Men’s Lingerie
4 weeks ago An Australian lingerie company is offering lingerie for men including panties, bras and teddies. The big question men have for the company is why do men need to wear lingerie? The answer the company give is: it’s fun, feel great and make underwear shopping more fun. They may think that but most men consider lingerie for women to wear and men to enjoy.
Daredevil Dies Attempting World Record
4 weeks ago A daredevil in India, attempting to get into the Guinness Book of World Records, recently died during his attempt. Sailendra Nath Roy was trying to cross the River Teesta on a zip-line, which spans 180 yards over the river, attached by his ponytail to a pulley on the wire. Hundreds of people were on hand to watch the event, but halfway through something went wrong.