I had no idea there was such a long and complicated debate over who owns Liberty Island and its crown jewel, the Statue of Liberty. Thank goodness CGP Grey is here to explain it all to us! Get a beverage and have a seat, it's quite a story.
Who owns the Statue of Liberty? CGP Grey explains
The Met just posted Hilary Harris's Organism (1975) to YouTube
It took documentary filmmaker Hilary Harris (1929 – 1999) 15 years to make his short time-lapse film depicting Manhattan as a living creature. Called Organism, it was completed in 1975 and is considered to be a forerunner to Godfrey Reggio's Koyaanisqatsi (1982). It's also fun to see New York in its grimy heyday. The film… READ THE REST
Supreme Court to weigh whether 2nd Amendment gives citizens right to carry guns in public
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a major gun-rights claim on Monday. The decision they make could change whether or not the 2nd Amendment gives citizens the right to carry loaded firearms when they leave home, regardless of local laws. The laws currently at issue rest mostly in places like California and New York, where… READ THE REST
New York police investigator retires with full pension after stealing panties and lotion from Walmart
William B. Keiffer, a New York State police investigator, was permitted to retire after being accused of stealing women's underwear and moisturizer from a Walmart in Madison County. The accusation came from Walmart employees in a Oneida store, who called police to report the incident, but they later declined to press charges, according to WKTV.… READ THE REST
6 bottles of premium wine catered to your taste is definitely something to cheers about
Look, you've sipped on many a glass of wine over the years. You may not be a sommelier, but you definitely are the master of your own palette. Whether you're into big, fruity reds or would kill for a glass of cold, buttery chardonnay, nobody has a better taste in wine than you — according… READ THE REST
Charge up your organization with this clever battery pack
Anyone who travels knows that multipurpose products are the way to go when you're trying to pack light. Who has room for tech, storage containers, and all their little knickknacks in one overnight bag? Something usually has to be left at home. But not with the Battpak Power Bank & Travel Safe, a backup battery with… READ THE REST
At just $13, the Ecolighter BB is a rechargeable and eco-friendly lighter option
There's nothing quite like the feeling of lighting your favorite candle and having the scent instantly uplift your mood. However, a broken lighter can be the ultimate mood killer. Instead of replacing gas lighters or resorting to complex lighter fluid hacks containing harmful substances, you can switch to a reusable and eco-friendly alternative. After all,… READ THE REST
