Author: Jason Mitchell
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Tomatoes vs. Tomatillos
Let’s settle this once and for all: tomatoes and tomatillos are not the same thing. Not even close. They may both be round. They may both go in salsa. But that’s about where the family resemblance ends. Trying to substitute one for the other is like sending your child to school in swimwear because it…
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Edible Arrangements has Awesome Delivery
Finding a unique angle for a review can be a bit of a struggle sometimes—especially when the product is something as universally loved as Edible Arrangements. I mean, let’s not kid ourselves: chocolate-covered strawberries taste amazing. It’s basically a scientific fact. Who doesn’t love chocolate-covered strawberries? Well, maybe people with allergies, but they’re the exception.…
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I Hate The Robot in Supermarkets
I’m not sure if I’m in only one who feels this way, but I absolutely hate the robots in the supermarket. I’d like it clear that I am very pro-robot. I have a Roomba, and I love it. I love any inanimate device that will do the annoying jobs for me. What I hate about…
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Greeting Cards Are Too Expensive
Well, let me tell ya, folks, greeting cards, they’re like the bougie clowns of the paper world, and don’t even get me started on their absurd price tags. It’s like they’re trying to make us all bankrupt one heartfelt message at a time! So, today, I’m on a quest to buy a card for my…
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Ball Mason Jars Aren’t Made by Ball
Step into the magical realm of canning and preserving, where the mere whisper of Ball Mason jars transports you to cozy kitchens and recipes handed down through the ages. But here’s the twist—those iconic jars with the whimsical “Ball” logo? They still proudly wear that badge, defying the odds and standing as a testament to…
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Radio City’s Mighty Wurlitzer: The Largest Theater Organ in the World
Radio City’s Mighty Wurlitzer: The Largest Wurlitzer Theater Organ in the World If you’ve been to Radio City Music Hall, chances are you’ve already experienced the unparalleled power of its iconic theater organ. Installed in 1932, this engineering marvel—known officially as the Mighty Wurlitzer—has been captivating audiences for decades. While it’s not the largest theater…
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Australia’s Imported Camels
@distant.elephant Australia’s huge camel problem ♬ original sound – distant elephant Once upon a time, in the dusty expanses of the Australian Outback, a grand plan was hatched by the British Empire. In the 1840s, faced with the vast, parched interior of this new continent, they decided to import between 10,000 and 20,000 camels to…
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Why is the Vessel Closed? Too Many Suicides
Greetings, urban explorers and architecture enthusiasts! Today, let’s navigate the intricate narrative of Hudson Yards and its focal point—the Vessel. What began as a symbol of architectural ambition has taken an unforeseen turn, posing the poignant question: “Why is the Vessel closed?”. Unfortunately, the answer is, “Too many suicides.” In the not-so-distant past, the Far…
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Christ of the Ozarks: Controversies and All
Nestled within the picturesque Ozark Mountains, where rolling hills meet the whispers of folklore, the “Christ of the Ozarks” stands as a colossal sentinel in the heart of Arkansas. This towering statue, reminiscent of the renowned Christ the Redeemer, was erected in 1966 atop Magnetic Mountain near Eureka Springs. A “Sacred Project” envisioned by Gerald…
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World’s Largest Walmart is Near Albany, NY
In a feat that’s making shopping carts everywhere consider hitting the gym, Albany, New York proudly hosts the World’s Largest Walmart Supercenter. This retail Goliath, sprawled across an impressive 260,000 square feet at Crossgates Commons, isn’t just a store—it’s a shopping odyssey with more twists and turns than a discount soap opera. Cart-tastrophe in the…