“Fate of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence”–Fake History (Re-post)

(Since this document starting to circulate again on social media, I decided to re-post this article from 2021. We disrespect the Founders when we exaggerate or falsify their inspired and brave acts.) The lives of the Founding Fathers and Mothers are inspiring. They were true heroes. We don't need to fabricate their stories to bolster … Continue reading “Fate of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence”–Fake History (Re-post) →

What is: “Weather Modification Law?”

"Court Case Friday" In the early “dinosaur days” at BYU Law School, we had a visiting professor who was a leading expert in “Weather Modification Law.” I had no clue what that was. Now, I know. Suppose the coastal plains need water. So, a private company or the government “seeds” the clouds over the west … Continue reading What is: “Weather Modification Law?” →

Growing Up in the 1950s – “The Wonder Years”

"Fun Facts Saturday" The 1950s was a great time to grow up in America. Life was simpler, safer, and saner. We were the World War II bumper crop of kids – the “Baby Boomers.” We were the “Luckiest Generation.” These were the “Wonder Years.” Jobs and Homes There was full employment and a housing boom. … Continue reading Growing Up in the 1950s – “The Wonder Years” →

Another Dumb Criminal: Dissatisfied Customer Returned Printer with Counterfeit Bills Inside

"Court Case Friday" A Target store, in Augusta, Georgia, agreed to take back a printer from a dissatisfied customer. The quality of the copies was not good enough. Then the clerk noticed that the customer forgot to remove copies from the machine - counterfeit bills. “We don’t catch the smart ones.” (“Meet the 38 Dumbest … Continue reading Another Dumb Criminal: Dissatisfied Customer Returned Printer with Counterfeit Bills Inside →

Another Dumb Criminal: he stuffed a lead weight in a bass during a fishing tournament

"Court Case Friday" A Texan lost his first-place medal, and was charged with felony fraud, after it was discovered that he cheated in a fishing tournament. He stuffed a one-pound lead weight down the throat of the bass he caught. Officials became suspicious when they placed the winning live bass in a fish tank, and … Continue reading Another Dumb Criminal: he stuffed a lead weight in a bass during a fishing tournament →

The First Memorial Day Celebration: Freed Slaves Honor Union Soldiers (Repeat)

The First Official National Memorial Day Commemoration Memorial Day was created to remember and honor the 600,000-800,000 soldiers who died in the bloodiest military conflict in U.S. history — the Civil War. In 1868, the commander of the U.S. Army, officially proclaimed May 30 as Decoration Day “for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died … Continue reading The First Memorial Day Celebration: Freed Slaves Honor Union Soldiers (Repeat) →

Landmark Case That Every American Should Know – Brown v. Board of Education (Racial Segregation)

"Court Case Friday" There are a handful of landmark decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court that every American should know. These are cases that changed America forever. One of these is Brown v. Board of Education. The Court ruled: racial segregation of public schools is unconstitutional. (Brown v. Board Education of Topeka, 347 U.S. … Continue reading Landmark Case That Every American Should Know – Brown v. Board of Education (Racial Segregation) →

He Sued His Date for Texting During the Movie

"Court Case Friday" In 2017, Brandon V. took Crystal C. to the movies on a blind date. During the film, Crystal started texting. Brandon found this distracting, and so he asked her to stop. She refused. The date went downhill for there. Brandon sued Crystal in small claims court for $17.31, the cost of … Continue reading He Sued His Date for Texting During the Movie →

The Famous Case of the “Hairy Hand”

"Court Case Friday" The popular 1970s movie “Paper Chase,” about Harvard Law School, begins with the pompous contracts professor interrogating a new student about the seminal case of Hawkins v. McGee, 146 A. 641 (N.H. 1929) The Facts of the Case Young George Hawkins’s hand was badly scarred. A surgeon named Edward McGee promised that, … Continue reading The Famous Case of the “Hairy Hand” →

General Conference — a time of spiritual renewal

General Conference is a time of spiritual renewal. We are enlightened and inspired. We are encouraged to “Hear Him” and “Let God prevail.” We are encouraged to strive to do better and be better. We are “taken to the spiritual mountain and shown visions of great glory.” Marion G. Romney: Spiritual Mountains and Visions of … Continue reading General Conference — a time of spiritual renewal →