Underneath the surface of the northeast part of Lake Michigan lies a long-hidden mystery. Researchers conducting a routine sonar scan of Grand Traverse Bay discovered a series of stone structures, in varying sizes, approximately 40 feet beneath the surface. A professor at Northwestern Michigan University, Dr. Mark Holley, is credited with the discovery. The structures …
Brussels is home to several cemeteries. One of them, the Cemetery of Laeken stands out in my mind. In it sits the mausoleum of Léonce Evrard and his wife, Louise Flignot. The couple moved to Laeken in 1891. When his wife died, Léonce turned his creative skills as a marble worker into creating a one-of-a-kind …
“Nerds will save the world.”—Wil Wheaton I’ve never been one of the “cool kids.” In my youth, I had an interest in playing sports, but life’s circumstances didn’t let that materialize, either. I was a good student from an early age. Science fairs, spelling bees, and other academic competitions were things I could participate in, …
Every year, tech titans Google and Apple hold major events to launch new mobile phones. Apple, along with nearly all major software manufacturers, also has annual events to release new versions of software. A couple of weeks ago, one of the most well-known software packages—Windows 95—recognized the 30th anniversary of the software’s release. In the …
Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.—Pablo Picasso
I want to build off my post from Tuesday and introduce you to Dan Pelzer. At some point in 1962, Dan decided to start keeping a list of books he read. Dan died 63 years later on July 1, 2025. He kept that list going through those years. When his vision stopped him from reading …
Earlier in my career, I worked for an international book publisher. I started there, working on the creation of books that I would later see on the bookshelves at Borders (remember them?) and Barnes & Noble. As my career continued, I transitioned from print books to online content and, subsequently, ebooks. I understand the convenience …
Tomorrow is a big day in my world. The day marks the full return of college football across the country. There are two games I will be following: Old Dominion at Indiana Alabama at Florida State Following the successful football season at Indiana last year, members of the student government sought to fill a void …
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