My Daily Smile

Life is short - begin every day with a smile!

Ever wonder why no one smiled in old photographs?

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If you’ve ever looked through a stack of old photographs from the 19th and early 20th century you surely noticed something very odd…

None (or at least very few) of the people in those vintage photos were smiling.

In fact, they all looked like their dog had just eaten the winning Powerball ticket.

So what’s up with that? Was life in those times so difficult that people just didn’t feel happy enough to smile?  [Read more…]

Why we Americans celebrate Independence Day

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July 4 is a very special day here in the United States of America…

By itself, July 4 would be just another date on the calendar. Just another hot, sticky summer day with folks doing whatever they do on any other hot, sticky summer day.

But July 4 is special because it’s the day we Americans celebrate our nation’s independence from an oppressive king and the freedoms we all enjoy today because of it.

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The secrets hidden inside Mount Rushmore

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As you probably know, Mount Rushmore is one of America’s most visited, and most photographed memorials.

But there’s more to this massive monument than just the famous Presidential faces.

There’s a little-known secret about this amazing place that’s rather fascinating once you know about it…  [Read more…]

Awesome Video: Would you take this exhilarating wingsuit flight?

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Have you ever seen a flying squirrel in action? If so, you know pretty much how a wingsuit works.

In a nutshell, these contraptions turn your body into a huge glider wing, allowing you to glide through the air much the same way flying squirrels do.

I’ve seen lots of videos showing folks doing some rather daring things in wingsuits, but this one really takes the proverbial cake. Check it out!  [Read more…]

Here’s a great way to keep food warm while you’re waiting to eat

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Have you ever prepared a nice dinner for your family or a group only to have it sit on the table and get cold while you were waiting for someone to arrive?

Or perhaps you were hosting a picnic and you had to wait for someone to arrive before you could all dig in and start eating?

My guess is yes. It happens to most everyone at times.

I’m probably late to the party on this but I recently found out about a handy device that will keep several plates of food tasty and warm, regardless of the wait time. It’s called a food warming mat and I plan to give it a try.  [Read more…]