Did you know that the official name for Presidents’ Day is actually Washington’s Birthday? The name Presidents’ Day arose after Lincoln’s presidency. In the 1950′s there was a movement to include him in the birthday celebration, but Washington isn’t going to let Abe have any birthday cake.
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Presidential Showdown: Washington vs Lincoln
Spoof Boy Scout Merit Badges Are Hilarious
I was never an Eagle Scout. Shoot, I barely was a Boy Scout. I was in the Scouts for about six months, but it was a lot of fun. The funnest parts weren’t the planned activities, but the pranks and gags we pulled when the adults weren’t around. For all of us who never made it as Scouts, The Boy Scout Store has some awesome Spoof Merit Badges for sale on their site. Read more →
Cool Poster Shows Regional Baseball Team Loyalty
Living in the Midwest, it’s hard to root for the local baseball team, the Royals. There are a surprising number of true-blue fans, but a lot of people choose to follow other teams. I have a feeling that that wouldn’t go over so well, say, for instance, around Boston. This Nike poster shows fan loyalty for baseball teams across the US.
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