Buildings that reach over 980 feet tall are classified by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat as supertall skyscrapers. Since the Chrysler Building in New York became the world's first supertall skyscraper in 1930, over 170 supertalls have been built...
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, “the most effective way to reduce waste is to not create it in the first place.” (Sound’s governmental, doesn’t it?) Simply stated, making a new product emits greenhouse gases that...
Leave ‘Em Laughing I dialed a number and got the following recording: "I am not available right now but thank you for caring enough to call. I am making some changes in my life. Please leave a message after the beep. If I don’t return your call,...
The last two years have transformed almost every aspect of our lives. Almost overnight, Zoom meetings became the new norm. Most people worked remotely. Shopping online became the norm, even for groceries. Our friends, family, colleagues, and communities have had their...
Leave ‘Em Laughing I dialed a number and got the following recording: "I am not available right now but thank you for caring enough to call. I am making some changes in my life. Please leave a message after the beep. If I don’t return your call,...
This is the second installment in which we bring these world treasures to our readers country by country. See the March-April issue for the World Heritage Sites in the United States. Each of the hyperlinks will take you to more information. The United Nations...
The United States Post Office began its Parcel Post service for fourth-class mail on January 1, 1913. Almost anything could be mailed parcel post, including day-old chicks, baby alligators, and honeybees. Only items that could be dangerous to handle could not be sent...