Festive Facts about Holly

There are over 500 species of holly. This means that there are more species of holly than there are people who care how many species of holly there are. Nordic and Celtic tradition encourages decorating the home with holly during the winter months because nothing says “great idea!” like keeping your children indoors with attractively […]

Ancient Wonders that were Utter Failures

Great Pyramid: It was meant to be a palace, but the builders noticed the walls sloping inwards and just continued building anyway. When it was completed, the Pharaoh looked it over and remarked, “I’ll die before I get into that thing”… Colossus of Rhodes: A stunning sight, the bronze giant standing astride the harbor’s entrance […]

Finally, We Get to Brunettes

A blonde’s hair can be described as “platinum” or “golden”; a redhead’s hair can be described as “fiery”. A brunette’s hair is described as “mousey” and who doesn’t like mice… except for the droppings and disease? Brunette is, by far, the most common hair color, which will make it a lot easier to find our […]

Temere Cogitationes (Random Thoughts)

I’ll bet, if you are one of a set of identical twins, you get very tired of people asking, “Do you know who you REALLY remind me of?”… In my opinion, any confession gained under the influence of Wonder Woman’s lasso of truth would be considered coercion by most European and American courts. That’s why […]

What’s Wrong with Redheads?

A redhead spends more on sun block than a coke addict spends on cocaine. A red-headed cocaine addict should be avoided at all costs. Redheads do not go gray… they don’t even age. They just live until they succumb to dermatitis or they suffocate under the weight of their own freckles… The ancient Greeks believed […]