1947 is the year of the Alien. 1500 Alien sighting reports did occur that year, including the Roswell incident. However, let’s take a trip down memory lane to 5 years earlier and review an incident that took place from late 24 February to early 25 February 1942, over Los Angeles, California. The Great Los Angeles Air…
Random Musings
Ocean Mysteries
Do we really know what is in our ocean? Despite covering 71% of the planet, only 5% of the ocean has been explored. Despite all of these technological advances, there is still so much more to learn and explore. It is difficult to predict what space and ocean exploration will look like in the future….
Nikola Tesla: 3, 6, 9 but what about 8?
It is no secret that I like the number 8. There are a great number of possibilities with the number 8. In a prior article I wrote, I discussed similarities between DNA, The Number 8 and the Infinity Symbol. I have been looking into Nikola Tesla’s life as of late and stumbled upon the key…
Magnificent May
May is now upon us and it would be great to discover the more interesting aspects of the month. Below are 10 facts for May: May actually has two birth flowers: 1. The Lily-of-the-Valley represents the return of happiness and sweetness. 2. Hawthorn flower is a symbol of hope. Also, Emerald is the Birthstone for…
Fab April Fool’s Day Facts
Are you ready for April 1st? April Fool’s Day is the one day a year where people and businesses can play jovial pranks. April Fool’s Day has been to associated to several different festivals throughout history. Historians have linked April Fools’ Day to festivals such as Hilaria in ancient Rome. It involved people dressing up…
Oscar Fingal O’Flahertie Wills Wilde
Oscar Fingal O’Flahertie Wills Wilde is quite the name for quite the poet, playwright and author. Saint Patrick’s Day will be upon us soon. This got me to start thinking about of the literary greats of Ireland. I conclude that Oscar Wilde is my favorite. Some of his greatest works include The Picture of Dorian Gray…
Fae from Around the World
Since March is approaching, I begin to think about St. Patrick’s Day. Pots of gold, green shamrocks and of course leprechauns. I have always been curious about leprechauns and finding their gold at the end of the rainbow since I was little. Now that I am older, I have realized how clever the leprechauns truly…
Evidence of Stories
I was thinking about Troy today and how at one time no one thought Troy existed. Prior to 1870, all that was known of Troy was the tale of the Trojan War, which was an epic story originally told by Homer in the Illiad and later used by Virgil in the Aeneas. The precise location and even the…
Quotes from Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt also known as Teddy Roosevelt earned his face on Mount Rushmore. He was an American statesman, conservationist, naturalist, historian, and writer, who served as the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909. He previously served as 33rd governor of New York from 1899 to 1900 and the 25th vice president of the United States from March…
Aliens: They are Here
How do you feel about Aliens? Have you thought about the stars and galaxies of as late? Do you wonder what lifeforms are dancing about on other planets and solar systems? I was watching Men in Black and decided that is would be pretty darn cool to hang out with Aliens. But, what if I…