Methuselah vs. Alerce Milenario — Which Tree Is the World’s Oldest? The Dispute Settled
Here is a question that seems like it should have a simple answer: what is the oldest tree in the world? Pick the oldest one. Done. Except scientists have been arguing about this for years, and the argument is genuinely fascinating. There are...
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Golden Gate Bridge
And then you stand at the rail for the first time, wind cutting through your jacket, the whole magnificent structure spanning 1.7 miles from shore to shore, and you realize: you had absolutely no idea. That was my first encounter with the Golden...
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Visiting Morro Bay
Let me tell you about a place that has a giant ancient rock, sea otters floating on their backs cracking open clams, a harbor full of fishing boats, 400-year-old trees that are only six feet tall, and cliffs so wild they look like they belong on...
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Bob Ross The Painter
Bob Ross’s rise to fame is unsurprising. In the early 80s, he quietly debuted his hit show on television across the United States. Contrary to what people believe today, his show provided more than just art lessons! For many users, the show...
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