This day in history: Bob Marley dies
On May 11, 1981, Bob Marley, the international face of reggae, passed away at the age of 36. The roots of Marley’s illness that led to his death can be traced back to 1977. At […]
Your May 11 AI horoscope: Bold moves only (but maybe drink water first)
Your daily AI horoscope The planetary alignment for May 11, 2026, emphasizes a collective need to bridge the gap between visionary ideas and practical implementation, according to Google Gemini. With the moon continuing its journey […]
Do those sightseeing passes really save you money?
I’ve been to New York City six times since 2019, which has given me ample time to explore, visit new places, and circle back to my favorites (High Line, I’m looking at you). Because these […]
This day in history: Happy heavenly birthday, Fred Astaire!
May 10th marks the birthday of Frederick Austerlitz, better known to the world as Fred Astaire, and the greatest popular-music dancer. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1899, Astaire’s journey into show business began too early. […]
Your May 10 AI horoscope: The stars are busy, so you should probably be too
Your daily AI horoscope The celestial movements on May 10, 2026, suggest a significant shift toward intellectual curiosity and unconventional social connections as the moon enters Aquarius, according to Google Gemini. This transit breaks the […]
These small-town neighbors teamed up to get discounted solar panels & cut their electric bills
When Jim Resh retired from the USDA’s conservation department in 2017, he moved with his wife to a 4,000 square-foot Victorian home in the heart of Indiana, Pennsylvania, a town of 14,000. The beautiful old […]
This day in history: “The Pill” gets FDA approval
On May 9, 1960, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first oral contraceptive for use as birth control. The development of the Pill took a long time. It wasn’t the work […]
Your May 9 AI horoscope: Flirt, file taxes, watch the sky—in that order
Your daily AI horoscope The celestial atmosphere for May 9, 2026, focuses on the importance of structural integrity and emotional resilience, according to Google Gemini. As the moon continues its transit through Capricorn, there is […]
Fertilizer prices surge: Why costs are up and what you can do
Fertilizer prices surge The cost to fertilize your lawn — whether you hire a lawn treatment service or do it yourself — has gone up, in some cases way up, at the peak of spring […]
Runes, runes, the musical fruit: Introducing Icelandic farting magic
Now, on to today’s article. Friends, the time has come for us to discuss something very serious: farting, and the magic that causes it. I was so thrilled when I learned about this topic, and […]