The largest living organism on earth is probably NOT what you thought.  I was surprised to learn that the Aspen tree forms large groups of genetically indentical trees (or stems) which all share the same underground root system and are…

The thing about despair (major or minor) is that it causes us to obsessively look inward.  The thing about grace is it’s unexpected and undeserved.  It literally comes from nowhere.  So if you’re sunk into a funk or feeling despair,…

The Spruce Goose made it’s first and only flight on November 2, 1947. Height: 79 feet, 3 3/8 inchesLength: 218 fee 6 ¼ inchesPower: Eight Pratt & Whitney R-4360, 3,000 horsepower engines Propellers: Eight, 17 feet, 2 inch diameterCapacity: 750…

Despite all the agony of realizing that you’ve been sprinting down the wrong road, the only way you’ll leave despair and get back to a happier, better you is to make a U-turn.  As with all this philosophical stuff I…

The Statue of Liberty (not including its base)Height of statue from the base to the top of the torch: over 151 ft.Length of nose: 4 ft. 6 inchesShoe Size based on Standard American Women’s Sizes 879Approximate fabric in Liberty’s dress:…