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Did you know lobster was once considered a “poor man’s food”?

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Do you crave lobster but consider it a rare treat due to its high cost?

Well, you were obviously born in the wrong century!

According to History.com and other reputable sources, when the Europeans first came to the new world lobsters were so plentiful (and therefore cheap) they were routinely fed to prisoners, apprentices, slaves and children.

The rich and powerful actually shunned lobster because it had a reputation for being “food for the poor”.

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Time-lapse video of North America at night (from aboard the ISS)

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A while back I shared this spectacular time-lapse video of our planet Earth at night.

The photos used to create that video were taken from the International Space Station as it made its orbit around the globe.

Today’s video is also a time-lapse view of Earth at night, but this one showcases the nighttime beauty of North America.  [Read more…]

Will you change someone’s world today?

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“Making one person smile can change the world – maybe not the whole world, but their world.”  –John Spence

Based on my own life experiences, I believe one of the most powerful tools we have for building a happy life is helping others make their own lives a little better.

It’s certainly true that a person can live their entire life being concerned about no one but himself or herself, and plenty of people do. And just by looking in from the outside, most of those people don’t seem to be all that happy.  [Read more…]

Why Stop signs are shaped like octagons

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Most Americans are aware that Stop signs are octagonal in shape.

And most world travelers are aware the Stop signs in most countries of the world are shaped like octagons as well.

What’s more, the Stop sign is the only road sign that has that unique shape. It truly is one of a kind.

If you’ve ever wondered why that is, there are a couple of very good reasons:  [Read more…]

Think all deserts are hot? If so, you’re in for a surprise.

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When most people hear the term “desert”, images of sand dunes, extreme heat and buzzards flying overhead instantly come to mind.

But truth be told, not all deserts are hot, nor are they hospitable to buzzards.

In fact, the largest desert on Earth also happens to be the planet’s coldest place – and there are no buzzards to be found.

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