In December 2009, a Henrico County, Virginia homeowners’ association (HOA) went to war with one of its members. It seems the owner erected a 21-foot flagpole on his front lawn without the HOA’s approval. After deeming that the flagpole hurt the “curb appeal” of the neighborhood, the HOA ordered the
Men-only flights may seem like a pipe dream, but it was once a fleeting reality. The 1950s and 1960s may have been a tumultuous time for America, but everything was peaceful and calm aboard two airline routes. The only troubles we had for a few short hours were how we
Owning a gun is a huge responsibility, and knowing how to hide your gun is an art. Guns are also valuable equipment, and proper storage, handling, and safety are imperative. Leaving a gun lying around in the open is not a safe option, but not everyone owns a gun safe
A “cocktail” is an alcoholic beverage that uses a combination of ingredients. Varieties of cocktails are prepared in precise ways, with distinctive elements. Historically, the idea of blending ingredients and alcohol has been popular for many centuries. Mulled wine, a heated wine with ground spices, originated in 2nd century BC
Tequila. A celebrated Mexican distilled spirit enjoyed worldwide by many. Tequila’s earliest form, called “pulque,” came into existence several millennia ago. The legendary Aztec Indians used the technique of fermenting sap from the agave plant to create pulque from about 1000 B.C. to 200 A.D. The earliest pictograms on stone
The ice ax plunged deep into the face of the cliff as the climber scrambled for purchase. His crampons were scraping and digging in as he heaved himself onto the summit of the mountain. All of the pain and exertion had led him to this moment so he could enjoy
We live in a crazy time. Violence is everywhere and those in power seem to have little interest in stopping it. They even go further in many places and limit the tools you can carry for personal protection. Many are places where firearms and even knives are highly regulated. Ironically these
By far, the greatest secret to winning a debate is realizing that conflict isn’t a zero-sum game. There’s no absolute winner or loser. A debate should be a civilized conversation of opposing viewpoints using argumentation to provide insight. Too often, people enter into discourse expecting some cut-and-dry outcome that doesn’t
It takes some intellect to win on game shows like Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. But it takes a completely different skillset to battle it out on television in shows like Wipeout and Most Extreme Elimination Challenge. The Craziest Game Shows Some physical skills certainly help in these popular game
