Chicago baseball fans must be boycotting the White Sox, because on August 28, 2024, the team played in a nearly empty stadium (video below). As of September 8, 2024, their won-loss record stands at 33-111, .229, which is worse than the 1916 Philadelphia Athletics’ 24-110, .235 season, the prev[...]
Archive for the ‘Misc.’ Category
September 3rd, 2024 - 10:44 pm § in Environment, Misc.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Cloud waves
This cloud formation was photographed over Whidbey Island on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. (Story here). To find out how and why such clouds form, see Wikipedia articles here and here. Return to The-Ave.US Home Page[...]
Rusty cans in a woodchipper
That’s not the actual name of the song, it’s how a critic describes Lara Trump’s singing (story here). Another critic said, “both my dogs ran in and begged me to shoot off fireworks instead,” while another suggested improving the soundtrack by dubbing in a “scream[...]
Back to school (video)
This “student” probably was looking for something edible. Read story here. Return to The-Ave.US Home Page[...]
August 24th, 2024 - 8:28 pm § in Misc.
Rock of the ages
Diamonds are pure carbon, formed deep in the earth under intense heat and pressure, and most are between 1 and 3 billion years old. Diamonds were discovered in Botswana, a country in southern Africa, in 1967 and since then all of the world’s largest diamonds have come from there. The latest is[...]
Hyundai paint defects
If paint is flaking or peeling off your Hyundai, you’re not alone. Watch the video below. P.S., it shouldn’t take lawsuits to get the manufacturer to fix this. Return to The-Ave.US Home Page[...]
The Cat Distribution System (CDS)
Dogs and cats are adopted in different ways. People jump through hoops to adopt a dog, but the universe presents them with a cat. It follows you home or shows up on your doorstep, and meows which means “feed me and I’m yours.” It’s the Cat Distribution System at work. Read mo[...]
August 12th, 2024 - 4:50 pm § in Misc.
The Bronze Medal controversy
Jordan Chiles, U.S. gymnast, won the Bronze Medal in women’s floor exercise at the 2024 Paris Olympics (video below). That’s based on accurate scoring. The judges initially underscored her, by not giving her credit for a move she performed. After reviewing her routine, the judges agreed [...]
Why women outlive men (video)
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PHOTOGRAPHY: Cringe but free
To decipher this phrase, and unlock the meaning of the photo below, read essay here. Return to The-Ave.US Home Page[...]