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August 2014
"21 Buildings You Need To See In Your Lifetime"
August 31, 2014
Contrary to what you might think, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Rio de Janeiro is not, in fact, a spaceship.
"Top 10 Reasons to Watch Soccer Instead of Football"
August 31, 2014
Good list. I'd add two more: soccer is much better to exercise to and Leo.
"25 Maps That Explain College Football"
August 30, 2014
College football is here again! (Did you see Texas A&M kick the Head Ball Coach's butt?) Here's a piece that "explain[s]" college football.
I found most interesting the alleged facts that players tend to come from "big cities in hot places" but coaches come from the Midwest.
"The Hot 10 2014: Rose's Luxury, Washington, D.C. (No. 1)"
August 30, 2014
Sounds like a great restaurant. But my daughters went and couldn't get in. (Link via my younger daughter.)
"How a Real Air War Could Demolish ISIS"
August 29, 2014
At least for right now, ISIS is practically defenseless against air attack.
Of course, that could change.
"The Loudest Word in Rock and Roll"
August 29, 2014
Everything--and I do mean everything--you're likely to want to know about the use of "the" in names of rock groups.
"Arby's Has A $10 Secret Menu Item Called The 'Meat Mountain'"
August 29, 2014
I don't think it's a "secret". Here in NC they're advertising that bad boy on TV a lot.
The $10 sandwich has 2 chicken tenders, 1.5 oz. of roast turkey, 1.5 oz. of ham, 1 slice of Swiss cheese, 1.5 oz. of corned beef, 1.5 oz. brisket, 1.5 oz. of Angus steak, 1 slice of cheddar cheese, 1.5 oz. roast beef, and 3 half-strips of bacon, writes Sarah Halzack at The Washington Post.
"Vanity plates rejected by DMV as too racy for road"
August 28, 2014
The California DMV pays three--three, mind you--employees to keep HAMRJMR, PSTLCHK, RDSN57, and DOOTERS off the road.
"Why Are Rotisserie Chickens So Cheap?"
August 28, 2014
The answer sounds right, if a bit . . . icky.