The Diversity Of The United States
May 09The United States was once thought to be a loose association of independent and sovereign states, as its name suggests. Prior to the Constitution, which established a considerably stronger link between the states, the states were governed by the Articles of Confederation, a very weak document. There was little to no Federal power, and a shipment of rice traveling overland from South Carolina to...
What’s In A Name?
Apr 10
The surname Riklis is not a common one; in the United States, it is the surname of around one in every ten million individuals, ranking past the 600,000th most common surname. Riklis appears to be more frequent in some nations, particularly Israel, where a sizable Jewish community bears the surname. Although there are a few records about Riklis emigrating from other countries, the majority of...
Fun Facts About The State Of Pennsylvania
Mar 17
Do you live in Pennsylvania? What do you know about the state where you live? Some of the following fascinating facts are sure to both amaze and surprise you! Amazing Facts About Pennsylvania Once, The Steelers And Eagles Were Combined Into One Team Both teams lost so many players during World War II that they were unable to compete. Instead of keeping supporters waiting, the NFL...
Have You Heard Of A Slush Fund?
Feb 07
Outside, it’s sweltering. Temperatures have been in the mid-80s to low-90s for the past ten days. Even when the sun sets, there isn’t much relief. So wouldn’t your thoughts turn to a Slush, that irresistible blend of half-melted ice and fruit flavorings? Yum! What is a Slush Fund, exactly? If a Slush is a fruit and ice drink, why has the term “Slush Fund” acquired a...
Beam Me Up
Jan 07
To go along with the fact that I’m a Jets fan, I’m also a long-time Trekkie. So here’s a tidbit that had to be real since to make anything like this up, you’d have to be a lot more creative than me. Captain Kirk plots to steal a cloaking (or stealth) technology from the Romulans in Season 3, Episode 2, The Enterprise Incident.Well, Capt. Kirk finally got his cloaking...