The test accurately identified the fact that I’m often correct, or possibly even “always” correct…
Author: Louis Cannon
Underrated writer Louis Cannon grew up in the vast American West, although his ex-wife, given the slightest opportunity, will deny that he ever grew up at all. You can read more stories on his Substack account.
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Paul Bunyan Problem
“In spite of a great deal of talk about the decline of the great American Lumberjack, he remains much the same jolly picturesque individual that he was in days gone by…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Where’s Bob Ross… Now That We Really Need Him?
We learned that trees are happier, when they have a friend nearby. Even clouds and mountains need friends, to be fully happy.,,
READY, FIRE, AIM: Making Heaven Great Again
“I don’t think there’s anything going to get me in heaven, okay? I really don’t. I think I’m not maybe heaven-bound…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Sea Animals as Parents
“Dolphin parenting — firm, flexible, affectionate, and consistent — gives them the best chance to grow into healthy, independent people in a high-tech world…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Eating Pudding with a Fork
Now the trend has spread internationally via TikTok, with some videos from U.S. users getting millions of views…
READY, FIRE, AIM: When to Stop Mowing Your Lawn? The Experts Weigh In
There’s some disagreement among the experts, apparently, as to the best height to keep your grass for the healthiest lawn…
READY, FIRE, AIM: How to Best Enjoy the Government Shutdown
Whenever Darlene and I went on vacation, back when we were still married, she enjoyed the exotic shopping opportunities and ordering strange dishes in unfamiliar restaurants…
READY, FIRE, AIM: They Are Totally Not Listening to Your Phone Conversations
“Myth busting: I swear, we do not listen to your microphone…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: A Few Words About French Philosophers
Recently, Jonny Thomson addressed a simple question: “Would you rather be an absurdist or an existentialist?”…
READY, FIRE, AIM: A Whole New World
When Aladdin and Jasmine took their flying carpet ride in the Disney movie Aladdin, it caused them to burst spontaneously into song…
READY, FIRE, AIM: A Billion Dollar Butt-Lift
“That would be the only money that I would think that maybe they’ll spend, but I don’t even think they’ll spend that, because it’s only a billion dollars…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Life Lessons I Learned from My Cat
As far as I can tell — which admittedly is not very far — happiness is not about getting what you want…
READY, FIRE, AIM: When the Good Guys Wore White Hats
Often, the good guys had white horses as well. You almost never saw a good guy riding a black horse…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Finding Out What’s Going On
YouTube influencer Sabine Hossenfelder isn’t talking about American politics when she talks about people finding out what’s going on…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Enraptured, Again
Presidente da República, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, durante reunião no Palácio do Planalto. Brasília…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Our New Teddy Bear Economy
It turns out that the media is not a necessary part of the economy. Nor is the government, really…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Welcome Back, Jimmy Kimmel
So, like, tonight? Already, Jimmy is back?
READY, FIRE, AIM: Move Over, McDonald’s… Here’s Comes Mixue
In June 1997, Zhang Hongchao was studying economics at Henan University, when he opened a shaved‑ice stall in Zhengzhou…