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The Worst Valentine's Day Gifts

Jon Prell — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:17:17 +0000

Some people, especially guys, feel a lot of pressure on Valentine’s Day to make sure they get the right gift. There are a lot of gifts out there that on the surface sound like a great idea, but in reality, not so much. If you spend any time at all telling her how much you appreciate [...]

Full Moon Optical Illusion [Video]

Jon Prell — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:45:47 +0000

Whenever there is a full moon, have you ever noticed how big the moon looks in the night sky? In most cases it looks gigantic, but in reality it is not. If you were to snap a picture of that ‘huge’ moon, it would be much smaller in the photo. This is an optical illusion that [...]

A Fish Story You Won't Believe – Five Year-Old Catches Rare Fish

Jon Prell — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:55:26 +0000

Fish stories are awesome and some get bigger and bigger over the years, which is one reason this ‘fish’ story is one for the ages. Five year-old Lindsay Schutte was going out for her first ever fishing trip near her home in Texas. She was fishing with her mom and little brother and baited her [...]

Traffic Light Camera Scam Could Cost You – What Camera?

Jon Prell — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:09:32 +0000

We have all seen the little cameras on top of traffic signal arms and they can be somewhat annoying. It is possible to escape a fine because the camera failed to catch you, but if you are caught, you will probably pay the fine without even thinking about it. That is exactly what scammers are hoping for and they are counting on you to be lazy and not do a little fact checking.

Flowing Water Optical Illusion – Amazing

Jon Prell — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:48:51 +0000

Optical illusions are fun and some are just flat out freaky. Sometimes you might wonder who comes up with these things, but either way they are a lot of fun. It is amazing what can appear to happen simply by looking at something. This illusion is a great example. All of the gray bars will cause visual [...]

Father And Son Bond While catching A Monster In Alaska

Jon Prell — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:52:21 +0000

This past Father's Day was a good one for Chad and Ronnie Aldridge as they fished the day away in Homer, Alaska. Chad was using 80-pound test line on the morning's first stop. He was reeling in his line to move to another location. "All of a sudden my line just stopped, then I felt the head shake so I lifted up fairly hard to set the hook," said the younger Aldridge, who thought he hooked a shark or even a whale.

How Ironic – Bald Eagles Attack Post Office In Alaska

Jon Prell — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:56:12 +0000

The very symbol of this country is the American Bald Eagle and it is also on the logo for the United States Postal Service. How ironic is it that bald eagles are attacking people near a post office in Dutch Harbor, Alaska? That is exactly what is happening and in one case an eagle dive-bombed a customer [...]

Tips On Saving Fuel This Summer

Jon Prell — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:02:38 +0000

Gasoline is at an all time high right now in terms of price. In fact, Indiana is in the top 5 of the most expensive fuel in the country. Trying to get the best fuel economy with your driving habits might be easier than you think. The following tips from yahoo.com should help you even though some of these tips fly in the face of conventional wisdom with regard to things like acceleration.

She's Had The Same Bank Account For 98 Years

Jon Prell — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 09:56:23 +0000

When June Gregg finds something that works for her, she sticks with it.

The Chillicothe, Ohio woman, who recently turned 100, has defied the volatile nature of today's financial world by using the same savings account at the same bank since 1913.

The 'Check Engine' Light is on – What To Do

Jon Prell — Tue, 31 May 2011 18:47:57 +0000

If you are like most of us, at some point you have been in your car just as happy as you can be and then all of a sudden….BAM, your check engine light is on and of course your immediate reaction is something serious has just happened to your car; well, not necessarily. The check engine light [...]

Family Finds Alot Of Cash In New Home

Jon Prell — Sat, 21 May 2011 10:18:00 +0000

You purchase a new home and while walking through it you discover something hanging from an attic door, you go check it out and find several old WW 2 ammunition boxes stuffed with cash, lots of cash. Now comes maybe the biggest dilema in your life, what to do with that cash. Some people might say [...]

Roswell UFO A Soviet Spy Plane

Jon Prell — Thu, 19 May 2011 19:14:42 +0000

The alien crash landing in Roswell, New Mexico in 1947 has been a favorite subject of conspiracy theorists for years and still remains one of the biggest mysteries as to what actually happened that day. The Government still isn't talking and some who claim to have been there have been talking for years without any real proof of their claims.

Stop Being A Slave To Digital Technology

Jon Prell — Thu, 12 May 2011 10:42:43 +0000

Are you physically unable to put your smartphone down during dinner? Are you checking your digital device constantly in fear you might miss something? Does technology make it hard for you to separate personal life from work life? You are not alone if you answered yes to those questions. It is possible to break the cycle [...]

Mind Boggling Optical Illusions

Jon Prell — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:27:25 +0000

The brain is an amazing and mysterious place. Optical illusions are fun and interesting mainly because how the brain reacts to them. The brain can find things that are not there, repair broken lines and even make things disappear. The folks at yahoo.com put out some fun optical illusions that will boggle your mind. Click here [...]