April 2018

Goats and Baseball

Minor league baseball has some of the greatest team names in all of sports. Where else are you going to find the Rubber Ducks playing against the Biscuits? Or even the Jumbo Shrimp versus the Blue Wahoos? It's pure, unadulterated fun, and we can't get enough of it ... CONTINUE READING

Watch Out for Cyclists This Spring

Though bicycles have the same rights as any other vehicle, they are often bullied on the roads. When you take into account the advantages a car has, it's easy to see why. Traffic lanes are 12 feet wide and keep surrounding cars about 6 feet away from each other. Meanwhile, a bike lane might be a couple feet wide. Bicyclists should have at least 36 inches to separate them from ... CONTINUE READING

The Origins of April Fools' Day

Although April Fools' Day has been celebrated for centuries by cultures around the world, the holiday's origin is unclear. Historians point to a variety of possible beginnings, but the only solid conclusion is that the April Fools' Day we know today is a blend of ... CONTINUE READING