People who wonder whether the glass is half empty
or half full miss the point.
The glass is refillable.
Simon Sinek

The flag of Paraguay is different on opposite sides.

Spencer Tracy and Tom Hanks are the only actors in Hollywood history to win back-to-back Best Actor Oscars.

Hair grows around half an inch every month.

Americans eat the equivalent of 100 acres of pizza every single day.

Per square mile of territory, the UK gets more tornadoes than the USA.

Stretching and yawning as a sign of tiredness is called pandiculation.

Every day, 200 hairs fall out of your head.

Bifocal spectacles were invented by Benjamin Franklin. 

Crackers have holes in them to prevent them from bubbling as they cook. 

EPIC FURY HAS ENDED.

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2026/04/14/trump-declares-iran-war-over-n2674464

https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/opinion/trumps-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-puts-irans-military-on-the-ropes/

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America can no longer protect Europe.   We have nothing in common.

https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/04/14/hormuz-open-iran-shut-us-navys-new-day-one-victory-n2201268

https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/opinion/trumps-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-puts-irans-military-on-the-ropes/

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/dmitri-bolt/2026/04/14/with-the-strait-of-hormuz-closed-europes-plan-is-to-simply-not-use-energy-n2674433

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IS RO KHANNA THE NEXT DEMOCRAT TO RESIGN ???

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2026/04/14/after-the-fall-of-swalwell-is-this-dem-rep-next-n2674405

Swalwell.

https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2026/04/14/the-swalwell-scandal-just-got-worse-way-way-worse-n4951773

Maybe Schiff will get his.

https://pjmedia.com/stephen-kruiser/2026/04/14/the-morning-briefing-just-wondering-how-long-adam-schiff-gets-to-lie-about-well-everything-n4951759

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The Democrats and media protect their own, until it gets complicated.    Did his victims get money from the Congressional Sex Slush Fund ?

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2026/04/13/so-it-seems-everyone-knew-eric-swalwell-was-creepy-n2674345

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Baby Trump sends JD to meet with the Iranians.

X is cleaning up their platform.

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/josephchalfant/2026/04/12/x-might-have-just-saved-social-media-n2674307

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The Supremes correct another mistake.

https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/04/11/moonshine-wins-big-158-year-ban-on-home-distilling-ruled-unconstitutional-n2201194

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Why not ?

https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2026/04/11/trump-plans-to-follow-a-biden-precedent-and-democrats-are-flipping-out-n4951689

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Maybe China wants to start a war !!!!!!!

https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/04/11/beijings-risky-new-move-air-defense-weapons-reportedly-bound-for-iran-n2201187

NATIONAL

Will Democrats Alvin Bragg and Big Sis handle the case ?

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/04/11/manhattan-district-attorneys-office-investigating-rep-eric-swalwell-over-sexual-assault-accusations/

Trump’s proposed arch.

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/04/11/photo-president-trump-unveils-rendering-for-the-most-beautiful-triumphal-arch-in-d-c/

Good.

https://www.newsmax.com/us/trump-presidio-trust-board/2026/04/12/id/1252651/

INTERNATIONAL

Ancient baby burials.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/2500-year-old-infant-mass-grave-cracks-open-enigma-of-biblical-era-baby-burials/

Maybe the date is wrong, and the babies were killed by Herod.

https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/truth-or-fiction-did-herod-really-slaughter-baby-boys-in-bethlehem

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Mamstinky

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/amy-curtis/2026/04/13/nypd-erik-duran-sentenced-n2674355

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The Astronaut Editor:     What is new in space, LL ?

The Floating Cat:    Here are a few newsworthy items.

Artimus 2.

https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2026/04/06/artemis-ii-releases-stunning-photos-of-dark-side-of-moon-never-seen-before-by-human-eyes-flyby-monday-n2200989

There is no ‘dark side’ of the moon.

https://science.nasa.gov/moon/top-moon-questions/

https://aa.usno.navy.mil/faq/moon_phases

Is Amazon violating space rules ???

https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2026/04/05/space-squabble-elon-musks-spacex-accuses-amazon-of-violating-orbital-rules-as-satellite-rivalry-escalates/

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=Moondance&mstk=AUtExfBpbSqKq-gwFUQbgMktWTrlqtkB8dscRguIDSky00Lpi–bSbtFr9QjkwdfnJMHteQB49zwyKjgOohuAa2JqL1SawxSmleERYirkfz0eSnQGRLS_nF2H1eFC1t6fGB06DQ&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwiIrqaGyNmTAxVTkokEHaWkNmUQgK4QegYIAQgAEAU#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:2f076e9c,vid:wwyxh6x1jGg,st:0

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It is about time they made a correction.

https://genesiustimes.com/pope-leo-clarifies-christ-didnt-go-to-hell-after-being-crucified-he-went-to-portland/

https://www.statesmanjournal.com/

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Muslims have their own celebrations.

https://babylonbee.com/news/10-fun-megachurch-events-for-easter-2026

https://www.newsmax.com/

People who run in races prepare their bodies well. They make themselves work very hard. They do this so that they will win a prize that will quickly become spoiled. But we work hard to receive a prize that will never become spoiled.

 

WRITTEN BY: BILL BOWSER

•  Pre-official flag (Continental Union Flag / Grand Union Flag / Cambridge Flag): This had 13 red-and-white stripes and a British Union Jack in the canton (no stars). It was first flown on December 3, 1775. It served as a de facto flag for the colonies until the official Stars and Stripes replaced it. 

•  First official U.S. flag (13 stars, 13 stripes): Adopted by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777 (now celebrated as Flag Day). It featured 13 white stars in a blue field (representing a “new constellation”) and 13 alternating red-and-white stripes for the original 13 colonies. No Union Jack. This is the foundational “Stars and Stripes.”

•  15-star, 15-stripe flag: Official from May 1, 1795 (authorized by the Flag Act of January 13, 1794). Added for Vermont (March 4, 1791) and Kentucky (June 1, 1792). This is the only official U.S. flag with more than 13 stripes. It flew during the War of 1812 (including over Fort McHenry, inspiring “The Star-Spangled Banner”). 

•  20-star, 13-stripe flag: Official from July 4, 1818 (Flag Act of April 4, 1818, signed by President Monroe). Congress restored the stripes to 13 (to honor the original colonies) and added stars for new states. The five new states were: Tennessee (June 1, 1796), Ohio (March 1, 1803), Louisiana (April 30, 1812), Indiana (December 11, 1816), and Mississippi (December 10, 1817). From this point forward, new stars were added on the next July 4 after a state’s admission (no more extra stripes). 

Subsequent official flag versions (all with 13 stripes and stars added on July 4 following admission):

•  21-star flag: July 4, 1819 — Illinois (December 3, 1818).

•  23-star flag: July 4, 1820 — Alabama (December 14, 1819) and Maine(March 15, 1820). 

•  24-star flag: July 4, 1822 — Missouri (August 10, 1821).

•  25-star flag: July 4, 1836 — Arkansas (June 15, 1836).

•  26-star flag: July 4, 1837 — Michigan (January 26, 1837).

•  27-star flag: July 4, 1845 — Florida (March 3, 1845).

•  28-star flag: July 4, 1846 — Texas (December 29, 1845).

•  29-star flag: July 4, 1847 — Iowa (December 28, 1846).

•  30-star flag: July 4, 1848 — Wisconsin (May 29, 1848).

•  31-star flag: July 4, 1851 — California (September 9, 1850).

•  32-star flag: July 4, 1858 — Minnesota (May 11, 1858).

•  33-star flag: July 4, 1859 — Oregon (February 14, 1859).

•  34-star flag: July 4, 1861 — Kansas (January 29, 1861).

•  35-star flag: July 4, 1863 — West Virginia (June 20, 1863).

•  36-star flag: July 4, 1865 — Nevada (October 31, 1864).

•  37-star flag: July 4, 1867 — Nebraska (March 1, 1867).

•  38-star flag: July 4, 1877 — Colorado (August 1, 1876).

•  43-star flag: July 4, 1890 — Added for North Dakota (November 2, 1889), South Dakota (November 2, 1889), Montana (November 8,      1889), Washington (November 11, 1889), and Idaho (July 3, 1890). This version lasted only one year.

•  44-star flag: July 4, 1891 — Wyoming (July 10, 1890).

•  45-star flag: July 4, 1896 — Utah (January 4, 1896).

•  46-star flag: July 4, 1908 — Oklahoma (November 16, 1907).

•  48-star flag: July 4, 1912 — New Mexico (January 6, 1912) and Arizona(February 14, 1912).

•  49-star flag: July 4, 1959 — Alaska (January 3, 1959).

•  50-star flag: July 4, 1960 — Hawaii (August 21, 1959). This is the current design and has been in use the longest (over 65 years).

Despite the cold, because snow is comprised of around 90-95% air, it is actually a good insulator.

Some species of moths never develop mouths and so never eat as adults.

If you were to uncoil an orchestral tuba, the metal pipe would stretch 12 feet.

Pound cake is so named because early recipes contained one pound of butter, one pound of eggs, and one pound of sugar.

The number FOUR is the only digit whose name contains the same number of letters that the figure itself represents.

Nutmeg is faintly hallucinogenic…and bananas are faintly radioactive!

Sunday and Monday are named after the Sun and the Moon.

After his death, the ashes of Fred Baur, the inventor of the Pringles can, were partly buried in a Pringles can at his request. 

You miss 100% of the naps you don’t take.
Anonymous

ADIOS ERIC.    Go to Netflix or the Clinton and Obama libraries.

https://nypost.com/2026/04/13/us-news/eric-swalwell-resigns-from-congress-after-sexual-accusations/

This is how Clinton would have looked if he was just a Congressman and not President.

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2026/04/14/did-you-miss-swalwells-lawyer-going-in-cnn-over-the-weekend-it-was-a-total-trainwreck-n2674344

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2026/04/13/gop-rep-teases-more-debauchery-involving-eric-swalwell-is-coming-n2674400

Hasta la vista Tony.

https://redstate.com/sister-toldjah/2026/04/13/new-tony-gonzales-announces-his-resignation-from-congress-n2201257

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DoorDash to the White House.

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/04/13/watch-trump-receives-mcdonalds-delivery-doordash-grandma-who-benefited-no-tax-tips/

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It was all a bunch of lies from the DNC, Hillary, Schiff, Nancy Pelosi, Liz Cheney, and others.   It is why Joe pardoned the J-6 committee and their staff.

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2026/04/13/oh-boy-tulsi-gabbard-just-declassified-the-docs-behind-the-2019-trump-impeachment-effort-n2674371

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THOUGHTS ON THE MASTERS–AUGUSTA NATIONAL.

https://pjmedia.com/chris-queen/2026/04/10/the-masters-doesnt-sell-out-and-thats-the-point-n4951663

They don’t need ESPN or any clowns like Kelce.

https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2026/04/10/augusta-fans-not-happy-with-jason-kelces-antics-at-the-masters/

As we reported earlier Mark Calcavecchia was kicked out for using his phone.

https://nypost.com/2026/04/08/sports/mark-calcavecchia-kicked-out-of-masters-grounds-for-using-his-phone/

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The entire J-6 Democratic House Committee needs to be locked up.

https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2026/04/10/the-doj-opens-criminal-investigation-into-j6-star-witness-cassidy-hutchinson-n4951640

https://abcnews4.com/news/nation-world/house-jan-6-committee-scrapped-100-files-before-gop-majority-takeover-report-says-january-2021-capitol-riots-donald-trump-2020-election-barry-loudermilk-bennie-thompson

NATIONAL

A good decision.

https://redstate.com/smoosieq/2026/04/10/trump-admin-scores-a-big-win-at-4th-circuit-regarding-doge-n2201160

One thing is for sure, immigration is a HUGE problem.  The President has too much power, including not enforcing the borders.

https://redstate.com/joesquire/2026/04/11/barack-obama-gave-green-cards-to-screaming-marys-family-marco-rubio-just-had-them-arrested-n2201183

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/04/10/illegal-alien-convicted-nine-counts-groping-girls-virginia-high-school/

More illegal crimes.   Keep electing Democrats.

https://www.breitbart.com/crime/2026/04/11/seattles-leftist-mayor-fights-ice-as-crime-plagues-residents-tells-immigrants-you-should-be-safe-here/

Have another.

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/04/11/nolte-police-called-on-democrat-governor-candidate-amy-actons-2019-drunken-rage-episode/

ENTERTAINMENT

https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2026/04/10/nolte-star-wars-spielberg-fail-to-rank-as-summers-most-anticipated-movies/

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Mamstinky–Elected by the people.

https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/us-news/nycs-east-village-furious-over-mamdani-emergency-order-sticking-it-with-planned-men-shelters/

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The Spelunker Editor:     What is new with caves, LL ?

The Exploring Cat:    Our first cave is in Vietnam.   All of these caves have many video sites.

A cave in Kentucky.

Caves in France.

These are about 36,000 years old.

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=history+oc+french+caves#sv=CAMSVhozKhFpYy1ncDJZQWtuQnVxX284TTIOZ3AyWUFrbkJ1cV9vOE06DkFxNW5LZVdKcWo0ck1NIAQqGwoEc3ZpbRIRaWMtZ3AyWUFrbkJ1cV9vOE0YATABGAcgh4vG6gw

https://www.google.com/search?q=alley+oop+video+with+the+argyles&client=firefox-b-1-d&hs=DDep&sca_esv=3dab4d851e494cfc&ei=2knRaY7sKtr_ptQP35mWyA0&start=90&sa=N&sstk=Af77f_cC9Jf-_Q02dbtKRbNMdxWiv8l4hHFwbjqHHh2hQEEdwDcefJREtUop928BrwQw8auzSWmufMN8ZooF3_78NLkTuoxiKoQzOmd7Z47FIQ7WsgTyNXbkaOS9gxGHLVDjkYbGAe_OAGkBQvNIqLS_HI3X8v0IZhBfn3BrKX3qyRkPGnJ8T2gh5J5iiuhBMwdsLDsDMWEhJWsE6M_SzjRtX03sWEErnGmCnEyST0EC2-cSUTLPf7ClMwjNJl9VsH1pvBy6xF-J93xh9B4IJOqytM3somj_KgWhaLPCTYFgboHs73uu1rfctVY7leW42UkQrYJ_Rt8P7Yj6uq7umqm8zXI&ved=2ahUKEwiOwbXp29STAxXav4kEHd-MBdk4UBDy0wN6BAgJEA8&biw=1084&bih=462&dpr=1.67#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:263ab711,vid:-CpUZUilCfg,st:0

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You decide.

https://theonion.com/pros-and-cons-of-u-s-withdrawing-from-nato/

https://www.seattletimes.com/

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Maple Syrup, like taxpayer money, will cure almost anything.   Ask Walz and the Somalis.

https://babylonbee.com/news/canadian-astronaut-humanely-euthanized-after-suffering-light-bruise-during-takeoff

https://pjmedia.com/