Deadword of the Day: Minnock
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Minnock: To mock the manners of ones superiors.
As in: How dare you minnock me, young man!
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GO THERE!
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Have you ever wanted to ride a camel on the beach?
Yeah, neither have we. But now that we know we can, we’re saving up for a trip to Broome, Australia!
History Schmistory: September 14. As tough as…
Sunday, September 14, 2025
1984: Joseph Kittinger becomes the first man to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in a hot air balloon. At 56 years old, it is only his latest of a lifetime of accomplishments, which include setting the record for the highest, longest and fastest skydive, and surviving a year in a North Vietnamese POW camp. Nails, folks. Nails.
See page for author [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Deadword of the Day: Frout
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Frout: A word for an animal’s reaction when they are suddenly scared poopless.
As in: The puppy frouted and ran to the nearest exit.
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GO THERE! Hang with puppets!
Saturday, September 13, 2025
The World Puppetry Festival in the French Ardennes starts Friday, September 16th. Go there and bring us some souvenirs!
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History Schmistory: September 13. “Curses!”
Saturday, September 13, 2025
1898: After a long bout with Eastman-Kodak, Hannibal Goodwin is awarded a patent for the celluloid photographic film roll, luckily before Edison found a way to swoop in and steal the idea for himself. Speaking of, here’s Tommy looking very smug.
![By Louis Bachrach, Bachrach Studios, restored by Michel Vuijlsteke [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons](http://www.teammarcopolo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/468px-Thomas_Edison2.jpg)
By Louis Bachrach, Bachrach Studios, restored by Michel Vuijlsteke [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
GO THERE!
Friday, September 12, 2025
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The Eden Project is a can’t miss family attraction in Cornwall, UK, that boasts the largest greenhouse in the world. And the coolest looking one, we think.
Deadword of the Day: Barking-iron
Friday, September 12, 2025
Barking-iron: Another word for gun.
As in: “Put down the barking-iron and let us settle this like gentlemen…”
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History Schmistory: September 12. Classic 50s Alien Encounter.
Friday, September 12, 2025
1952: Flatwoods, West Virginia. The “Flatwoods Monster” emerges from her crashed UFO to witness 8 humans and a dog staring at her. Here’s more…
![Artists interpretation of the 'monster' By Camilo Sanchez (Own work) [CC BY 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons](http://www.teammarcopolo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/400px-Flatwoods_monster.svg_.png)
Artists interpretation of the ‘monster’
By Camilo Sanchez (Own work) [CC BY 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
A Name You Should Know: Aleda E. Lutz
Thursday, September 11, 2025
1st Lieutenant Aleda E. Lutz was an American army flight nurse who flew an unprecedented 196 missions during World War II, totaling over 800 hours, evacuating over 3,500 injured men to safety from the battlefront. During her 196th mission she became the first military woman to die in a combat zone. Â Hey HBO! There’s a mini-series for ya! You’re welcome.
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