Atomic bombs contain one famous element to wreak its havoc: uranium.
This radioactive metal is unique because one of its isotopes is the only naturally occurring isotope capable of sustaining a nuclear fission reaction.
It occurs naturally in low concentrations …
You know the story.
A young boy with questionable intelligence and a kind heart, is gifted a goose that lays golden eggs because of his kindness to a dwarf.
His 2 other brothers (allegedly smarter, yet clearly not kinder), had …
Last night, we had a market begging for a lime in the coconut.
Hence, I wrote a Daily for you that offered hope by looking at the bigger picture as of right now.
Today, that hope became the market’s gain …
It struck me as ironic that the song lyrics in the poster tell the story of a super useful and diverse fruit.
Ironic because it got me thinking how this song differs from the 1971 Coconut Song, famously used by …
In Greco-Roman mythology, the peacock tail feathers have “eyes.”
These eyes have a variety of meanings, that span across varying religions and cultures.
All seem to agree that the feathers represent something good, whether it be vision, protection, guidance or …
Trading is not like playing the slots. Oh sure, it can be if you have nothing strategic to fall back on.
That’s why some call the slots, “one-arm bandits.” They can take your money fast!
Everyone looks for ways to …
12-13th Century Chinese Arhat-one of 18-Enlightened Being.
From the collection of Arnold Lieberman.
Arhat, meaning “one who is worth,” has reached the state of Nirvana and is free of worldly cravings.
Noted less for compassion and more for intense powers …
When a nest works out, birds will come back to the same spot to build a new one to lay their spring eggs.
Our cactus wren did exactly that.
3 eggs sit among the prickly bits of the cactus.
3 …
When I first took this photo, I focused on the kiss.
Later, I discovered the drink and the cigarette in the groom’s hands.
Then, I noticed the glass of bubbly in her hand.
“I now pronounce you husband and wife, …
Although the Dow only traded as high as 24,828, today’s action suggests that the Dow could reach its terror level.
Of course, blue chip stocks are fun, but not the most exciting index to watch from above.
That distinction goes …
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