ENGAGE THE CULTURE.

In the movie Return of the King, Aragorn summons an army of dead soldiers to fight by his side.This deceased army was composed of men who had been damned to wander the earth endlessly after deserting their post when called to duty by a previous king.Their curse could...

Have you ever opened up a package and the item inside had an 'inspected by' sticker on it?After doing some research I learned that these inspection stickers serve two purposes.The first is to ensure the consumer a measure of confidence that the product has been...

The Masked Singer is a television show where celebrities conceal their identities while singing a variety of popular songs.Covered from head to toe by an elaborate costume, a panel of judges try to identify each celebrity after...

The song Better Days, by Mae Muller, portrays someone distraught by a recent heartbreak.The lyrics describe a person who is awaiting a time when things will be better .Now you, you've been movin' onLet me know, can I come along?Since you're gone, oh, it's been so...

If you have ever purchased anything online then this has probably happened to you.What looked so attractive online didn’t look nearly as good when it arrived at your home. Something counterfeit can look or feel authentic right up until the very moment you fully...

Though I fly frequently, I don't always use the same airline.Because of this, I have not acquired preferred status with any particular carrier.Having preferred status with an airline grants a person access to exclusive amenities and perks that are unavailable to other...

Last year my daughter and I completed an Optimus Prime lego set that was over 1500 pieces!Due to the complexity of the design, failure to correctly follow each step could becostly, potentially resulting in being unable to complete the build.Before each step, we made...

During the 2002 NFL season, Mike Tice head coach of the Minnesota Vikings implemented a strategy he dubbed as the Randy Ratio.The plan was to get Randy Moss, the team's best player, directly involved in at least 40% of the plays on offense.In the 5 games where...

Survivalists or preppers are people who proactively prepare for emergencies.The show Doomsday Preppers profiled many preppers who were stocking up on supplies and building infrastructure that would help them survive an unforeseen societal collapse.Many...

Edward "Buster" Jones was a voice actor and television show host.Some of his major credits included voicing the character Black Vulcan in SuperFriends, Blaster in Transformers, and Winston Zedmore in Ghostbusters.Interestingly enough, Jones normally spoke with a...

Antony Farrer got a taste of the good life and couldn't let it go.Farrer is currently being held without bail for his role in a fraudulent luxury watch scheme where customers have reportedly lost more than 5 million dollars.Prior to his arrest Farrer...

For many listeners, the song Candy Rain evokes either the feelings or memories of what it feels like when someone first finds love.The first verse portrays a love so intense it appears that the person is willing to give anything to sustain it:Have you ever loved...

As a child, the phrase 'We now pause for station identification' was something I often heard when watching television.I never thought too much of it but I always wondered why stations had to identify themselves.Recently, I researched the topic further and...

A standard (non-dwarf) apple tree takes at least 4 years to begin producing fruit.However, once it begins to bear fruit it can do so for 3 decades.In 2020, the oldest apple tree in recorded history died at the ripe old age of 194.In Luke 13:6-9 Jesus tells the...

Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, is a song that explores the grief that comes with losing a loved one and the hope of being able to see them again.The song was originally dedicated to the group's friend Wallace Laird III after his passing, but also became a...

Throughout history there have been many reports of dead celebrities rumored to be alive.After Tupac Shakur's death several posthumously released albums stoked the idea that he may still yet live.Those who maintained he was still alive often cited lyrics and themes in...

Natural honey will never expire when preserved properly.Archaeologists have found honey that was not spoiled in ancient Egyptian tombs that date back over three thousand years.Its sugar content and low ph, combined with the bees honey-making process, prevents any...

Famously known for its chorus, the Message is a song that speaks to the despair experienced by many who inhabit the impoverished neighborhoods of the inner city.The words of Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five provide a stark social commentary on the harsh...