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Fun on Friday: There’s Gold in Them There Nukes!

So, it kind of seems like we’re heading toward another Cold War. But the Russians have revealed a little secret that might derail the whole nuclear threat. Apparently, there is gold and silver in those nuclear missiles.

Fun on Friday: Oops!

Pro-tip – If you ever have to load 9.3 tons of gold, silver and platinum in an airplane, make sure you secure the load. I mean, tie it down good. You know, throw a few bungee chords over it. Or maybe a strap or two. Something. At least some rope. Because here’s a dirty little secret. Things […]

Fun on Friday: A Bacteria That Literally Poops Gold

Imagine the riches you would have if you discovered a way to turn lead, or dirt, or iron into pure gold. Well, people have been trying to figure out how to do this for eons. We have records of people trying to come up with formulas to turn regular old stuff into gold dating back […]

Fun on Friday: Groundhog Day Coin and Other Weird Stuff About Punxsutawney Phil

Americans can turn pretty much anything into a “holiday.” Even a groundhog. I guess Groundhog Day isn’t a holiday, strictly speaking. I mean, I don’t get a day off work. And the government doesn’t close. That’s when you know you have a real holiday. Government shuts down and my mailbox isn’t filled with inane fliers and […]

Fun on Friday: Umm…That’s Not Gold

So, here’s a little nugget I dug out of the deep, dark depths of the internet this week. A truck driving along a major highway in South Africa lost its load. This caused a major frenzy, not to mention a horrendous Los Angeles-style traffic jam. And what did this truck dump that resulted in such […]

Fun on Friday: That’s a Bad Plan, Dude

There are certain things I see and I automatically think, “That’s a bad plan, dude.”

Fun on Friday: That “Secret” Bitcoin Deal You Made Could Come Back to Haunt You

This hasn’t been a great week in the cryptocurrency world. Facebook announced it is banning all ads that promote cryptos, including Bitcoin. According to Zuck’s people, Facebook has to protect users from “financial products and services frequently associated with misleading or deceptive promotional practices.” By that rationale, Facebook should probably ban all political advertising. At any […]

Fun on Friday: Trump Asks for van Gogh, Gets Golden Crapper

It seems Pres. Trump’s plan to borrow a Vincent van Gogh painting to adorn the White House went into the crapper. But it was a solid gold crapper – so the news wasn’t all bad.

Fun on Friday: The Queen Hates Her Golden Ride

The queen is not pleased! Her golden carriage is uncomfortable.

Fun On Friday: Olympic Gold Shines Like Silver

I’ve got bad news for all you aspiring Olympic champions out there. Your gonna get hosed. Your first-rate effort will win you a second-rate prize. Get this – the Olympic gold medal is mostly made out of silver. True story. The gold medal is actually formed mostly out of silver coated with about 6 grams of gold […]