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“Don't talk unless you can improve the silence.” —Jorge Luis Borges

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— DISPATCHES FROM THE OLD WEST — 

(1) A sudden winter storm forced three prospectors to seek refuge inside a mountain cavern. Little did they realize the gruesome find they would uncover. "DEAD MAN'S CAVE."

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(2) In the Spring of 1881, a gang of masked bandits ambushed a stagecoach carrying $125,000. The only man who may have discovered the location of the missing treasure took it with him to his grave. "INSIDE JOB."

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— DISPATCHES FROM HERE & THERE —  

(3) Now that the Winter Olympics are history, did you know that dog grooming used to be an Olympic sport? Here are 5 unusual events that were once part of the Games.

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(4) “Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear...” That was the opening for The Lone Ranger radio show. Although this story isn’t about the Masked Rider of the Plains, it is about innovative car designers. The ones who peeked into the future and created retro futuristic cars from yesteryear. 

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(5) The Cisitalia 202 was an automobile unlike anything seen before. It debuted in 1947 at the Villa d’Este Gold Cup and later at the Paris Motor Show. The car featured a curvaceous shape, with the hoodline lower than the fenders. 

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(6) From Costco to Whole Foods, supermarket prices across the country can vary widely, according to a study by Consumer Reports. Here are the most and least expensive supermarkets in America.

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(7) Sometimes, friends ask the strangest questions. “What’s the deal with the tiny hole in my to-go cup?” Well, I didn’t know but vowed to find out.

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(8) We’ve all met him, her, or them—the ones who have no problem being rude. The tough part is responding but staying polite while doing so. Here’s how.

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“Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow.”  —Swedish proverb.

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