Let’s get out the vote like it’s 1758!
Whereby we examine why some people don’t vote, and offer remedies for this situation, including one utilized by none other than the first president of the United States. While the…
Category: Statistics
Always enter the office pool.
Many people put $2 in an office pool each time the lottery rises above a certain number…say $100 million. Then, after many, many months of not winning, they start to…
Feeling depressed? Try Nevada!
While recent events don’t point to an improvement in the mental health of the American people, we can take heart that the good folks in Nevada are on the upswing….
Pineapple for everyone!
Nothing says “You’re welcome here!” like a pineapple — without question the most historically valid symbol of hospitality of any fruit or vegetable, and bursting with healthy goodness besides. The…
Strike out on your own.
As Babe Ruth said, “Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.” He never let the naysayers prevent him from approaching the plate with a swagger and…
George Yantz, American hero.
Ever hear of George Yantz? Born in Louisville, Kentucky, George was a professional baseball player who appeared in only one major league game.* He is one of thousands of ball…