Due to the breakout success of my “Examples of Hyperboles” post from last November, more articles on this topic are in the works. To review, “hyperbole” is the technical term for exaggerating to the point that the sentence isn’t believable. That essentially means that it is a lie which is obviously not meant to be taken seriously. Continue Reading »

During the Revolutionary War, the patriots faced some pretty tough odds against the British forces. At the time of the American Revolution, the British army was considered the strongest in the world, and their empire stretched around the globe. Despite their disadvantages, the patriots were able to pull through and win the war for several reasons. Continue Reading »

The Wizard of Oz has a long history of interesting rumors and stories surrounding it, and these rumors resurface and fade away repeatedly over the years. Since the movie was released in 1939, it has experienced surges of popularity over a wide range of viewers, from young children to old stoners. Continue Reading »

In her famous romance novel, Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen writes that “happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance.” Although that statement was true when the novel was written, it is highly doubtful that her observations on marriage have any precedent in modern times. Continue Reading »

Yo mama jokes can be a psychologically destabilizing and debilitating attack on some types of people, but to other types of people it will have no effect whatsoever. Several simple variables can determine the degree of psychological pain that your joke will inflict on any given person. Continue Reading »

Oranges are a somewhat infinitely interesting fruit. Only those who are holy know all of the possible interesting facts about oranges, but here is a starter list to help you on your way to godliness: Continue Reading »

“Hyperbole” is basically the literary term for exaggerating something to the point that it is considered ridiculous. Hyperboles are not meant to be taken seriously. The definition of the word hyperbole can be easily remembered with the following phrase: “Hyperbole? More LIE-perbole!” Continue Reading »

There are plenty of presents that are small enough to fit into a stocking, and this article will help you think of age appropriate stocking stuffer ideas for your friends, family members and loved ones. Typically, presents found in stockings are cheap, fun presents that will only be used for short period of time, so its not necessary to put a lot of effort trying to find the perfect stocking stuffer idea. Continue Reading »

The Devil and Daniel Webster, by Stephen Vincent Benét, is a 1937 version of the classic tale where someone sells their soul to the devil. This version of the story takes place in New Hampshire during the 19th century. The wording of the short story is exactly how someone would tell it in front of a camp fire. Continue Reading »

Do you need to make a blank food pyramid fast, before anyone finds out that you don’t have one? Are all of your friends calling you “no blank food pyramid guy/girl”? Did you miss out on a big promotion at work? Well settle down there champ! I’m about to teach you the quickest, fastest, speediest, and most efficient blank food pyramid solution you’ve ever laid your eyes on! Continue Reading »