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5 Myths You Think are True About Missouri Goodwill, But Aren’t
It's been said that perception is reality. Unfortunately, when it comes to perceptions that aren't true, it can hurt organizations that are trying to help the community. There really are many myths that people think are true about Missouri Goodwill locations, but they aren't. This is one case where I...
Food Truck Experts Claim This is By Far the Best One in Illinois
The world needs more food trucks. Illinois is fortunate to already have some great ones, but there is one that apparently rises above the rest according to food truck experts. It looks like this is a brand new ranking just shared this month by Best Food Trucks. They list what they believe are the 10 best food trucks in Illinois and this is the one that they have at #1. They specialize in this delicious food called arepas.
How Will Missourians Die? See the 10 New Leading Causes of Death
There really are only 3 things that all of us have in common - birth, taxes and death. I can't help you with the first two, but I do have new information on the 10 leading causes of death which reveal the most likely way Missourians will exit this life.
Why is Missouri Suddenly Warning About Dangerous Monkeypox?
I've heard it said that prevention is the best kind of cure. Perhaps that's why the state of Missouri is suddenly warning about the dangers of Monkeypox. I don't mean this as anything against the Missouri Department of Health, but I find this new warning about Monkeypox to be curious and a bit unusual. Paranoid me wonders if they know something the rest of us don't (yet).
VIDEO – Missouri Family Finds Deer Fawns Have Taken Over Yard
This is one of those "aw" moments that is always possible when you live in certain parts of Missouri. A Lake of the Ozarks family woke up one morning to realize their yard was now wild kingdom as several deer fawns had taken it over and made it their own.
Missouri Man Chased by Creature – It Screamed & Threw Logs at Him
I've had some bad fishing trips in my life, but nothing like what just happened to a fisherman in Missouri. He claims that he was chased by a creature while it screamed and threw logs at him. This terrifying tale was just shared as a short on YouTube by Sasquatch...
Illinois Museum To Host Evel Knievel Tribute Tour
Way before there were extreme sports and Jackass, there was Evel Knievel the greatest stunt performer of all time. The Evel Knievel Tribute Tour Is Making A Special Stop In Illinois. When I was growing up there weren't all sports television channels like ESPN. There were only three major networks...
Snopes Fact-Checked Missouri Cheese Caves So I Fact-Checked Them
When someone decides they're going to fact-check you, how do you know if they themselves have their facts straight? I asked the same question today as I learned Snopes just fact-checked Missouri's infamous underground cheese caves, so I've decided to return the favor and fact-check them. Touché. This was...
Opening Dates for 3 of Northern Illinois’ Most Popular Pumpkin Patches
Ready to experience fall fun in Northern Illinois? Here's when 3 of the area's most popular pumpkin patches will be opening for the 2024 season. As a born and bred Northern Illinois resident, to me, there’s nothing quite like the magic of fall. I love the smells, the tastes, the activities, the hoodies, basically I love just about everything the fall season brings, (except raking leaves!)
Many are Trapped in Trams in Missouri’s Gateway Arch in St. Louis
As a person who's afraid of heights, I can't imagine the terror that some are experiencing right now inside the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri right now. Rescuers are reporting that many are trapped inside in trams right now. This update from the St. Louis, Missouri Fire Department was...
This Bear Tried to Break into Scott Air Force Base in Illinois
I had no idea that black bears had military aspirations, but that's apparently the case for one of these creatures currently touring Illinois as he reportedly tried to break into Scott Air Force Base. It's no secret that bears have suddenly become a common sight in southern Illinois as there...
Illinois Named Best In America For Retirement ─ Here’s Where We Rank
If retirement is in your near future, it might be a great idea to look at new places to reside. Need a change of pace or scenery? Here's why Illinois might be the best state to settle in. We all dream about retiring someday. I'd pick up and move somewhere...
Illinois Small Town Restaurant Inducted into Vienna Beef Hot Dog Hall of Fame
If you're looking for the best hot dog in Illinois, you might want to hit up the latest restaurant inducted into the Vienne Beef Hot Dog Hall of Fame. We all know someone who loves to tell us where we should go to find the 'best' food or drinks around, but if we're talking about grabbing the best hot dog out there, we should definitely consider checking out the Vienna Beef Hall of Fame.
See this Ground Hole in Missouri? Do NOT Put Your Hand Down There
I like to think that I'm brave, but I'm also sometimes stupid. (Somewhere I imagine my wife is saying "Amen!") That's why I have to remind myself not to put my hand down mysterious holes in the ground in Missouri and that's especially true this time of year. I'll explain.
Suddenly 2 Doomsday Planes Crossed Missouri & Illinois to NORAD
I'm not sure what, but something unusual is afoot. Considering the many crisis situations happening in the world right now, it's worth noting that two different secret US military 'doomsday planes' were just spotted crossing Missouri and Illinois as they traveled from Washington, D.C. headed to NORAD. Kudos to NYPrepper...
Experts Claims This Illinois Pizza Joint Best in the Nation
New York vs. Chicago? When it comes to pizza, the great debate of who has the best is a hot topic. However, experts claim they have found the best pizza. So, who wins New York to Chicago?. Yelp ranked the best of the best in pizza for 2024. You may...
Congrats Illinois on Having More Invasive Plants than Most of US
It's always nice when the place you live ends up at the top of an internet best of list unless it's one that ranks states with the most invasive plants and that's exactly where Illinois is near the top. I had one of my friends from Lawn Love reach out...
Huge Solar Storm May Cause Missouri & Illinois Power Grid Issues
Let's not panic, but you need to know that an incoming solar storm may cause power grid issues in both Missouri and Illinois according to a bulletin from NOAA's Space Weather experts. NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center just issued this alert for a G4-level solar storm that is happening right...
The Moment a Missouri Man Knew a Twister Was Coming Right at Him
If you've never seen a tornado tearing its way through your neighborhood, be thankful. A Missouri man captured video of a violent twister and then suddenly realized it was coming right at him. I saw this new video just shared on YouTube by a new channel called Quick Line. They...
Yes, a Tank Just Rolled Down a Missouri Street, But It’s Fine
The video I've come across is very innocent, but I can almost guarantee that someone somewhere will share it out of context to imply that the end is near. Yes, it's true that a tank just rolled down a Missouri street, but it's really gonna be OK and I can prove it.
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