Are you a really clumsy person? Do you drop things like vases, jewelry, passports, babies and telephones into water without meaning to? If so, read on because this is for you.

What’s the Cyanocitta Cristata, aka the common Blue Jay up to these days? If you are anywhere near these birds, you already know; unless you are deaf and have no sense of smell, that is. Read about this pest that has hardly taken North America by storm.

The sea holds many mysteries, perhaps none more baffling than the disappearance of the crew of the two hundred ton brigantine, the Mary Celeste. What happened will always be a matter of speculation. Read this eerie tale and offer your own conclusions.

Why are strawberries so very popular in the modern world and where is the only museum in the world dedicated to them located? Read on for some sweet information on a very popular fruit

Have cell phones morphed into state-of-the-art status symbols? They certainly have and one can only wonder what on earth will ever be next! Read on for a tale about a cellphone inspired by the sleek, elitist lines of a very fancy sports car.

Some people go too far for a joke, especially when it comes at someone else’s expense. Here’s a story about one oral surgeon who lived to rue his practical joke from an impractical standpoint. Read on and try not to smile.

What is the story behind this amazing suspension bridge, one of the the first of its kind to ever be erected? Who were the people who built it? Read on for another type of suspense tale.

What won’t they think up next about those ubiquitous and ever-changing cell phones of ours? Read on and get some popcorn; you might be a bit surprised about this new novelty idea.

Some people have reason to believe that the proverbial pot of gold is waiting for them at the end of their illusive rainbow, the ATM machine. The only problem is that it’s a mistake, for alas, this windfall is really just a cheap rainfall in disguise.

How did this dog living in Seattle, Washington, become a registered voter? What part, if any, did his democratic owner play? What does this mean for the country and for dogs who mean well everywhere?

What do refrigerators have in common with cell phones? Apparently nothing as of yet, but plans for the future are quite chilling indeed. You won't believe where cell phone communication is headed. Read on and… shiver!

When did the human race begin to dance and how did they learn without being able to watch Fred Astaire or Gene Kelly? How has the art of dancing evolved over the centuries? Read on and…waltz!

How did some of our countries and other famous places get their names? Was there a method to the madness of someone in authority or was it just a fit of inspiration? Read on, you lector, you, or whatever else you call yourself these days

What fate befell the early colonists of Roanoke island? And what connection did they have to Sir. Walter Raleigh? Read on and learn some interesting facts about this enduring colonial mystery.

What happens when a clever Memphis business owner devises an age-old tactic to get people to use his services? Lawns are mown by ladies in bikinis, although there’s not much call for male mowers! Read on for the itsy bitsy, teeny-weeny truth.

When was the Empire State Building erected and why is it so very special? Read about the history of this amazing art-deco building even though King Kong won’t be there. If you are afraid of heights, don't go to the top!

How can the discovery of a baby mammoth help scientists study climate changes? What other things can we learn from this long extinct giant creature that is the precursor to the modern elephant? Read on and learn.

Why aren’t cranberries on our tables all year round? What is it about them that is so healthy for us? Read on and let them know you care. Maybe they will sense your desire and make a comeback. Then again, maybe not.

Who was Stanford White and why was he killed on June 25, 1906? Read about this classic love triangle/scandal that shocked the Gilded Age and became the first time the insanity plea was ever used in the history American jurisprudence.

Why do pigs have the reputation of being sloppy and dirty? Where did this come from? Read about some famous pigs who have overcome the stigma so associated with their very name. Read on and cheer!