"Fun Facts Saturday" Koalas aren't bears. They are marsupials, and have more in common is kangaroos and possums. There is no such thing as a “Koala Bear.” 1. Koala means “no drink.” This name was given by Australian aborigines, because koalas are rarely seen drinking water in the wild. They get their water intake from … Continue reading Koala “Bears” (13 Fun Facts)
"Court Case Friday" A local detective reviewed his attempt rape case with me. The victim was a woman janitor at an elementary school. She was only 4’9” tall. But she was strong and wiry. She worked throughout the night on the graveyard shift. At about 3:00 am, she heard movement behind her. She turned around … Continue reading The Rapist versus the Feisty Female School Janitor
"Patriotic Wednesday" James Madison justifiably earned the titles of “Father of the Constitution” and “Father of the Bill of Rights.” He was a true statesman. He always put the interests of the country first and foremost. There is a huge difference between a politician successfully running for office, and a statesman successfully governing the country. Madison … Continue reading James Madison “Master of Compromise” – The Key to Governance
"Sunday Sermon" Christians, Muslims, and Jews conclude prayers by saying “Amen.” This indicates agreement with what has been said. It literally means, “verily,” “truly,” “let it be so.” Interestingly, in every country, believers use the word "Amen" instead of local translations. For thousands of years, "Amen" has been used across multiple languages. At the end … Continue reading Be careful saying “Amen.” It is a name of God. (Is. 65:16; Rev. 3:14)
"Fun Facts Saturday" The most complex and remarkable creation in nature is the human body. The miraculous human body is often cited as "proof" of a Creator. The eye, alone, is so complicated that it requires its own medical specialties (opticians, optometrists, ophthalmologists). Here are fun facts about the human eye: 1. A blink takes … Continue reading “If you sneeze with your eyes open, can your eyeballs pop out of your head?” (13 Fun Facts about our Eyes)
"Court Case Friday" The first criminal case we debated in law school was the famous double-murder case of Lizzie Borden. She was tried in 1892 for the axe murders of her father and stepmother This was the “Trial of the Century,” and received massive publicity. She is immortalized in the skipping-rope rhyme. Lizzie Borden took … Continue reading Fascinating Case of the Lizzie Borden Axe Murders – “Trial of the 19th Century”
"Patriotic Wednesday" "The First American" "The First American Universal Genius" "The Man Who Saved the Revolution" "The Grandfather of Our Country" "The Most Quoted American" Famous Kite Experiment Benjamin Franklin became world-famous for his scientific breakthroughs involving "electrical fire." In 1752, Ben Franklin conducted his famous kite experiment. The Traditional Account The traditional account is … Continue reading Ben Franklin Almost Electrocuted Himself Twice
"Sunday Sermon" (Advice: when studying the Book of Revelation, focus more on the doctrinal gems, and less on the strange symbols.) In the Book of Revelation, John the Apostle wrote to the seven churches in Asia (Turkey). He listed seven glorious promises for those who “overcome.” We must "conquer" and be "victorious" over: The World … Continue reading 7 Glorious Promises for those who “Overcome” (Revelation 2-3)
"Fun Facts Saturday" The Pink Plastic Flamingo Mystery Lawn Decorations When I grew up in Garden Grove, California, everyone had plastic pink flamingos decorating their front lawns. (We couldn’t afford such frills.) Then, one day, I suddenly noticed that all the plastic pink flamingos had disappeared. There must have been millions of them. What happened? … Continue reading A “Flamboyance” of Flamingos (Pink or Plastic) (5 Fun Facts)
"Court Case Friday" “We don’t catch the smart ones.” One of my favorite “criminals are stupid” cases, took place in rural Oklahoma. Two officers were on routine patrol in the middle of the night. As they drove down a residential street, they saw the defendant breaking into a home. They cuffed him and put him … Continue reading The “Dumb Criminal” and the Fake Lie Detector (Plus, Vintage Photos of Early Lie Detectors)
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