Stories: Old West & Beyond 01.07.25
“Listen to the wind, it talks. Listen to the silence, it speaks. Listen to your heart, it knows.” —Native American Proverb
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1. The Wild West: A sheriff’s attempt at gallows humor failed.
2. Although hangings were legal on the frontier, lynchings were not.
3. Ten best TV episodes of all time.
4. Want more brain power? Eat these foods.
5. The reason some people are real early risers.
6. Fancy digs for dogs.
7. Characters from history who lived long enough to have their picture taken.
8. The Man of Steel returns.
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Arizona Territory lawman Frank Wattron’s announcement of a scheduled execution fell flat on its face. An “Invitation to a Hanging” provoked outrage as far away as the White House.
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Hangings were legal in the Old West—a common way to execute a lawbreaker. Lynchings, on the other hand, were often carried out by mobs and considered illegal.
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It’s gutsy to name the best of anything. Still, the online publication Moss and Fog does precisely that. Here are its choices for the best ten episodes in the history of television.
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A study concluded that participants with higher caffeine consumption scores scored better on tests of mental function. Nutritionists say you should focus on these food groups to boost your brain power.
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At least one in three people wakes as early as 3 a.m. Researchers say the culprit, at least indirectly.
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A group of well-known architects got together to create unique designs for our furry friends. Their brainstorming resulted in dog houses and beds that satisfy a particular breed’s temperament.
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Here’s a photo essay of historical characters. These individuals lived long enough to experience a photo session.
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Look up in the sky; it’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Superman. Yep, a new Superman flick is on the way, and here’s the trailer.
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“Time is the scarcest resource and unless it is managed nothing else can be managed.” —Peter Drucker
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