Rich Man Forgets His Luxury Boat

The BBC reports, "A wealthy man has come forward to claim a luxury boat that has been floating in a Swedish harbor for at least two years." ...

People Like Free Stuff … Except Maybe Salvation

Here's an interesting article from the world of economics about how much we like free stuff. The article provides many examples like this one: "Some ...

Unused Gift Cards Remain Unredeemed

39.2 percent of shoppers will purchase a department store gift card for friends and family, followed by 33.4 percent of shoppers opting for a restaurant ...

A Son's Ugly Gift Reveals His Father's Grace

Bryan Chapell tells a story about learning to use a crosscut saw with his father. As Bryan and his father were sawing through a log that had a rotten ...

'Losing' the Car Keys in Your Pocket

At least twice in the past year, I've been late for a meeting or an appointment and haven't been able to find my car keys. Certain that either my wife ...

Gadgets Nag Us to Change Behavior

No matter how hard we try we just can't seem to shed our need to live by law rather than grace. A recent (2013) article in The Wall Street Journal explored ...

Toys Lost at Sea Need Outside Intervention

In 1992, a cargo ship left Hong Kong, bound for the U.S. While in route, the ship hit rough seas, and several shipping containers were washed overboard ...

The World's Most Expensive Meals

A chart on the Daily Infographic website offers the following list called "The World's Most Expensive Meals":

• At the Fijimake Gekijyo restaurant in Tokyo you can get a bowl of Ramen for $110.

English Law Provided a Way for Sinners to Find Refuge

During the Middle Ages English law provided a way for "sinners" to find refuge. When a criminal or debtor wanted to flee to safety, he would ...

State Treasurer Wants to Give Cash Back

The Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford has initiated a program called "Cash Dash." Here's how an ad in The Chicago Tribune described ...