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The Iconic “Live Long and Prosper” Hand Gesture Was Originally a Jewish Sign

The Iconic “Live Long and Prosper” Hand Gesture Was Originally a Jewish Sign

Daven June 30, 2010 8

Today I found out the iconic “live long and prosper” hand gesture was originally a Jewish sign. The hand gesture itself is a slight modification of the Hebrew gesture forming the letter “Shin”, which

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Why Soap Operas Are Called Soap Operas

Why Soap Operas Are Called Soap Operas

Daven June 28, 2010 5

Today I found out why soap operas are called soap operas.  This all started out in the 1920′s; a simpler time where Jazz was swell; the soviet union was in its infancy; Robbert Goddard

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NASA Uses the Movie Armageddon in Their Management Training Program

NASA Uses the Movie Armageddon in Their Management Training Program

Daven January 23, 2010 5

Today I found out that NASA uses the 1998 film, Armageddon, in their management training program.  It turns out, to absolutely no one’s surprise, that this is not because it’s an incredibly well thought

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Twilight Was Rejected Fourteen Times Before Being Accepted

Twilight Was Rejected Fourteen Times Before Being Accepted

Daven January 8, 2010 45

Today I found out Twilight was rejected by fourteen publishers before finally getting published.  In other news, fourteen out of fifteen publishing houses have quality standards on works they accept.  Though of course, in

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Toad is Flipping Us Off in Super Mario Bros

Toad is Flipping Us Off in Super Mario Bros

Daven January 6, 2010 10

Today I found out Toad is flipping us all off in Super Mario Bros.  As if the cloud/bushes thing wasn’t enough, now this!  It’s all been a lie! ENHANCE! ENHANCE!

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The Clouds and Bushes in Super Mario Bros are the Same

The Clouds and Bushes in Super Mario Bros are the Same

Daven January 1, 2010 7

Today I found out that the clouds and bushes in Super Mario Bros are virtually the same, differing only in color.  Touche Mario designers, touche. In other news, Einhorn is Finkle!!!

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