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The Many Theories and Superstitions That Make Friday 13th Unlucky
Friday the 13th has long been considered a superstitious day. Fewer people fly on this date; some even refuse to leave the house. It is considered as bad as walking under a ladder, breaking a mirror or seeing a black cat. It affects some so bad that it has its own phobia.
By Sam H Arnold4 years ago in FYI
"Well...this is terrifying"
As I embark on my most ambitious writing venture yet, I have discovered things that I wish my readers to pay attention to. I am currently gathering research for my Master of Arts Dissertation in International Relations and European Politics, at one of the most uncertain times of modern human history. I have felt it so concerning, that I implore you to read (and watch) all the way to the very end. We live in quite frightening times. We are in an era of the unknown, and yet we carry on as normal - it's strange how conformed we are to routine, and again concerning. Given what I am about to present to you will probably feel like taking the red pill and falling down the rabbit hole. If you'd rather live in ignorance and bliss (good for you, know that I envy you), then take the blue bill and stop reading here. Ok, here goes...
By Rosie J. Sargent4 years ago in FYI
I don't like people who are right
Eccentrics, as we all understand them, are obviously people who don't play by the usual rules, who do things their own way and are not understood by their contemporaries. In the eyes of the right-thinking layman, There is no doubt that Beau Lay is an eccentric. The sane are, in Marina Tsvetaeva's words, those who declare, and there are plenty of them, that "the most rational, first and right thing to do is to go mad." A whole book could be written about the weird things Beau Lay did. Here are just a few casual anecdotes.
By twddn4 years ago in FYI
Why You Should Admire Frank Sinatra
It's easy for younger generations to dismiss Frank Sinatra as just a singer only their grandparents or great-grandparents liked. When I was a member of the younger generation, I did the same thing. My grandparents listened to Sinatra and Dean Martin, as well as Tony Bennett and Ray Charles, and if they listened to it it couldn't be cool. That music may not be your taste, and that's fine. But you shouldn't dismiss the man himself or his impact on music, culture, and even politics and history. Here are a few things you may not know.
By Gene Lass4 years ago in FYI
Safe and Secure: Jamaica's Independence Day Celebrations on the Rise Due to Tourism
Jamaica's Independence Day celebrations are a great time to get away from your daily routine and have fun. It is important that you have a safe and secure trip when going to an event such as this one, though. You don't want your vacation ruined by something bad happening because you didn't take the time to learn about safety precautions before traveling abroad!
By Courtanae Heslop4 years ago in FYI
Leave it to Beaver
This past week, the world lost an icon, Tony Dow. He may not have been in too many productions, but his most well-known work will live on forever. His passing has led me to reminisce about the beloved show.
By Primrose4 years ago in FYI
Socrates: How to think for yourself?
What does it take to start living a thoughtful life? Few philosophers demanded less of this than Socrates: we do not need years of formal education, nor do we necessarily need a life of leisure.
By Jyyedg4 years ago in FYI
Larry Flynt
You must know by now that I am intrigued by legends of the past and bad asses, and what is a bad ass? Depends on who you ask, but anyone who utilizes the law to the fullest extent and yields in a lot of dough without breaking any is a legit bad ass in my book. God bless Larry Flynt!
By The Vibe Podcast 4 years ago in FYI
How the Anime Dragon Ball Became a Religion — Gokuism
Son Goku is a fictional character for the majority of people who have ever read a comic book or watched an episode of the Dragon Ball anime. However, few people are aware that a small number of Dragon Ball series fans are so enamored with the character of Goku that they view him as an incarnation of God; thus, Gokuism was founded.
By Neo Natsu4 years ago in FYI
Personal experience of playing the game of six mangoes
In fact, just know this game when I have no interest, six mangoes I first contact is to play the tarot when the search five mangoes inadvertently glimpsed, the results of the recent online brush to a lot, gradually suddenly want to try.
By Eamonn Davies4 years ago in FYI
A Few Words about the Name Gen X
I was recently at a seminar about Gen Z, aka the Zoomers, what they value, and the amazing impact they're already having on the world. It made me wonder today if anyone remembers why my generation is called Generation X. It's a reason I'm rather proud of.
By Gene Lass4 years ago in FYI
Who Invented Scrabble?. Top Story - July 2022.
The grid of perfectly scaled squares hinting of an underlying respect for structure, the meticulously planned numbering system, the lettered tiles, and even the wooden letter holder that resembles a sample of ceiling molding might be clues to the profession of the inventor of Scrabble. Alfred Mosher Butts, born in Poughkeepsie, New York in 1899, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1924 with a degree in architecture and soon after joined the New York firm of Holden, McLaughlin & Associates. In 1931, however, suffering from the devastating economic effects of America's Great Depression, the architectural firm was forced to shut its doors, and Butts, like the majority of Americans, was laid off from his job.
By Carol Driscoll4 years ago in FYI