Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and I have something in common—we both loathe the distinct lack of history present on The History Channel. Since January, the Senator has posted multiple complaints about this problem on his Twitter account. Reading them, I feel a kindred spirit. (Via Pourmecoffee)
"Once again, no history": Sen. Chuck Grassley's regular updates on the state of The History Channel
Who got social security number 001-01-0001?
When social security numbers first came into existence in the mid-1930s, you couldn't give those numbers away. Or at least not the lowest possible SSN of them all: 001-01-0001. Like… READ THE REST
The mystery of Stonehenge's disappearing house is solved
YouTuber Paul Whitewick solves the mystery of a house that appears in a historic photo of Stonehenge but not on any period maps. Stonehenge! Where the demons dwell. Where the… READ THE REST
Notre-Dame prepares to reopen five years after fire that nearly destroyed it
LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! A discarded cigarette: what a perfectly French way to destroy centuries of French history. But Notre Dame was restored… READ THE REST
Windows 11 Pro + Office 2019 for $45.97 = love
TL;DR: Upgrade your PC and productivity with the Microsoft Office Pro 2019 + Windows 11 Pro bundle for $45.97 (reg. $428). You've heard of a tech upgrade, but have you met its cooler,… READ THE REST
Slip this $24.99 electric toothbrush into their stocking with the candy
TL;DR: The Quip Smart Sonic Toothbrush is on sale for just $24.99 (reg. $55) with delivery by Christmas if ordered by December 15—head to checkout to get it now. Who says… READ THE REST
A guitar teacher that fits in a stocking
TL;DR: The Fret Zealot 2 Guitar LED Learning System is on sale for $199.99 (reg. $249.99) with free shipping and on-time Christmas delivery when ordered by December 15. Are you ready to master… READ THE REST
