by Thomas B. | Aug 26, 2022 | People, Strange
We’ve all heard the “knock on wood” superstition belief. Some of us have some sort of talisman we carry with us. For some, it is lucky socks. For others, it is a precious stone or some other item we believe is lucky for us. Superstition is “a widely held but...
by Thomas B. | Aug 26, 2022 | Articles, History
Located between the Hudson River and Lake Erie, the canal is something President Thomas Jefferson once called, “little short of madness”. Canal locks of the day, when the Erie canal was built in 1800, could raise or lower boats about 12 feet. That means at least 50...
by Thomas B. | Aug 23, 2022 | Articles, Strange, Travel
When you hear the name Dracula, you are probably inclined to think of a Hollywood fairytale with blood sucking vampires. You also think of the fictitious Count Dracula. There were many movies portraying Count Dracula. Some of them were funny and comical, like the one...
by Thomas B. | Aug 23, 2022 | Articles, History, Travel
When you think of Peru and tourist attractions, Machu Picchu is the first thing that comes to mind. However, some 100 plus years ago, Kuelap was discovered, and it has evolved into the second most popular attraction in the country. Kuelap might not have the secrets...
by Thomas B. | Aug 22, 2022 | Art, Articles, Media, Technology
The documentary does an excellent job of presenting Mr. Gore and his convictions in a plain and unadorned manner. You get the feeling Al Gore is speaking directly to you. While some may question his conclusions based on the available scientific facts, the documentary...
