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Mercury Retrograde: Are the effects real or imagined?
Do the heavens affect the earth? If planet alignments don't affect the atmosphere, why do people report that Mercury Retrograde wreaks havoc? I've shared my family's experiences in other writings and will share them again here.
By Cheryl E Prestonabout a month ago in FYI
A Planetary Alignment will coincide with Mercury Retrograde. Top Story - February 2026.
Double phenomena in the heavens Some people say in jest that the planets have aligned in their favor when life works the way they desire. Were you aware that there are seasons when things do line up in the heavens? There will be a planetary alignment AKA a planet parade, on February 28, 2026.
By Cheryl E Prestonabout a month ago in FYI
Daylight Saving Time Turns 60 and Arrives Earlier This Year
It's time to Spring Forward Daylight Saving Time is when we Spring Forward and turn clocks up one hour. It was once the last Sunday in March, but it has been coming earlier. This year, we lose an hour of sleep on March 8, and 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of this annual change that gives more daylight in the evenings.
By Cheryl E Prestonabout a month ago in FYI
New Gambling Culture Effecting our Youth
In the span of a single decade, gambling has shifted from smoky back rooms and neon-lit casinos to something far more subtle and far more dangerous: the smartphone. What once required travel, cash, and age verification at a physical location now fits neatly inside a device that most teenagers carry in their pockets every day.
By AnthonyBTVabout a month ago in FYI
10 Largest Things in Nature That Will Make You Feel Incredibly Small
Astronauts who return from space often talk about the “overview effect,” that overwhelming realization that Earth, and all of us on it, are just microscopic specks in the vast universe. But here’s the thing: we don’t even have to leave our planet to feel that humbling perspective.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
What Your Airplane Seat Says About You
Picking your seat on a plane isn’t just logistics—it’s psychology. People refresh seat maps like stock tickers, check SeatGuru obsessively, and even pay extra just to lock in a specific spot. Why? Because air travel strips away most of your control. Your schedule, your space, your comfort—it’s all dictated by the airline. Your seat becomes the one decision that’s truly yours.
By Lawrence Leaseabout a month ago in FYI
Inside the Casino: Secrets They Don’t Want You to Know
Gambling has often been called the sure way of getting nothing for something, as American playwright Wilson Mizner famously quipped. While this might not be a universal truth, it’s certainly close to reality inside most casinos. The odds are rarely in your favor, and the lure of winning just enough to keep you hooked is meticulously designed to separate you from your money.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
The Mysterious Time Capsule That Defies Explanation
Time capsules are usually a fun way to capture a moment in history for future generations. But sometimes, they’re more mysterious than you’d expect. One story out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been creeping people out and sparking wild theories about time travel, curses, and unexplained phenomena.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
Why Communism Never Worked (And Probably Never Will)
Imagine a perfect society: everyone has access to food, shelter, healthcare, and all the essentials for a decent life. No racism, sexism, or discrimination, just pure equality. Sounds like a utopia, right? And, in theory, that’s what communism promises.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
