Author: Lara Blair

Ever wondered why your drink took forever or why the bartender gave you that look? It might be because you’re unknowingly committing some classic bar blunders. Let’s dive into the top things that make bartenders roll their eyes, sigh deeply, and question their career choices. The ‘Make It Strong’ Demand Asking for a “strong” drink doesn’t magically double your alcohol content. Bartenders don’t have a secret bottle labeled “Extra Drunk Juice” to pour into your glass. A standard pour exists for a reason: bars don’t become free-for-all chaos. Want more alcohol? Order a double, pay extra, and STOP giving bartenders…

In May 1996, an unforgiving storm turned Mount Everest into a graveyard. Among the climbers caught in the chaos was Beck Weathers—a Dallas pathologist chasing redemption on the world’s tallest peak. What followed was one of the most astonishing survival stories in mountaineering history. Texas Roots Beck Weathers was born in 1946 in Dallas, Texas. He grew up in a traditional Southern household where expectations ran high and emotions stayed buried. He was curious, sharp, and stubborn from a young age. Books, science, and quiet ambition shaped him more than games or friends ever did. The Texas sun and flat…

In the spring of 2003, a young mountaineer named Aron Ralston set off alone into Utah’s Blue John Canyon, completely unaware that he would soon face one of the most harrowing survival stories in modern history. What began as a routine day hike ended with an unimaginable choice: amputate his own arm or die alone in the desert. Ralston’s journey reveals the extraordinary depths of human resilience. Birth of a Mountain Spirit Aron Lee Ralston was born on October 27, 1975, in Marion, Ohio. His early years were marked by curiosity, energy, and a fiercely independent spirit. When he was…

In 1983, what began as a dream voyage across the Pacific for 23-year-old Tami Oldham and her fiancé Richard Sharp turned into an unimaginable test of endurance and loss. Stranded alone in the aftermath of a devastating hurricane, Tami’s incredible story of love, tragedy, and survival became the inspiration for the film Adrift. But before the storm, there was a bond that would carry her through the darkest of seas. A California Girl with Saltwater in Her Soul Tami Oldham was born in San Diego in 1960, in a place where ocean breeze replaces alarm clocks and flip-flops are considered…

If you’ve ever thought your local garage sale was a mess, wait until you step into the post-apocalyptic flea market that is Facebook Marketplace. It’s the lawless Wild West of online sales, where pricing logic takes a vacation and dignity is optional. From toddlers’ toys passed off as luxury goods to furniture straight out of a crime scene, the chaos is endless and hilarious. Let’s take a look! The “Yeet Machine” Baby Cradle Someone listed a vintage wooden cradle as a “Victorian Baby Yeet Machine” for $300. Bold move. CPS approved? Probably not, but nice try. Honestly, it’s less cradle…

The 19th century was a time of culinary creativity, resourcefulness, and, let’s face it, some downright peculiar dishes. Without the convenience of modern appliances or a global pantry at their disposal, our ancestors concocted meals that might raise eyebrows (and stomachs) today. Let’s have a look! Boiled Calf’s Head Nothing gets guests talking like a boiled calf’s head, tenderly cooked and placed on the table, its blank eyes silently questioning your life choices. Victorian hosts, never ones to shy from flair, drenched the dish in “brain sauce”—a decadent gravy whipped up from the calf’s own brain matter. This wasn’t just…

History loves to glorify battles and speeches, but nobody talks about the real scandals—like what our favorite historical icons were secretly snacking on. From presidents with dessert obsessions to royals who treated dinner like a dare, these famous figures had food habits so weird, they make pineapple on pizza look tame. Napoleon Bonaparte – Poultry Before Parley Napoleon didn’t have time for slow chewing or fine dining. He devoured food with the urgency of a man escaping taxes. Chicken was his battlefield snack. He preferred meals cold or lukewarm, which is criminal enough. He often demanded food mid-campaign, chewing between…

En octobre 1929, la bourse américaine s’est effondrée, plongeant le pays dans la pire crise économique de son histoire. C’est à cette époque que furent créées les recettes les plus simples. Nous n’en mangerions probablement plus la plupart aujourd’hui, mais ce sont ces plats qui ont permis à l’Amérique de survivre. Bœuf aux frites à la crème Le bœuf frit à la crème a l’air aussi appétissant qu’il en a l’air. Il est préparé avec du bœuf séché, réhydraté dans un roux de beurre, de farine et de lait. Servi sur une tranche de pain grillé, le bœuf frit à…

Em outubro de 1929, o mercado de ações dos EUA quebrou e lançou o país na pior crise econômica de sua história. A depressão foi durante esse período que receitas básicas foram criadas. Provavelmente não comeríamos a maioria delas hoje — no entanto, foram essas refeições que mantiveram a América funcionando. Carne bovina com creme Carne bovina cremosa e chips parece tão apetitosa quanto parece. Isso foi feito com carne seca, reidratada em um roux de manteiga, farinha e leite. Servido em um pedaço de torrada, a carne bovina cremosa e chips também é carinhosamente chamada de “Shit on a…

W październiku 1929 r. giełda amerykańska załamała się, co wpędziło kraj w najgorszy kryzys gospodarczy w historii. W tym okresie, w którym panował kryzys, powstawały proste przepisy. Prawdopodobnie większości z nich nie zjedlibyśmy dzisiaj — jednak to właśnie te posiłki utrzymywały Amerykę przy życiu. Wołowina w sosie śmietanowym Wołowina w sosie śmietanowym wygląda tak apetycznie, jak brzmi. Została przygotowana z suszonej wołowiny, nawodnionej w zasmażce z masła, mąki i mleka. Podawana na toście, wołowina w sosie śmietanowym jest również czule nazywana „Shit on a Shingle” lub „Save Our Stomachs” — w skrócie „SOS”. Nie wszystko brzmiało pysznie, ale najważniejsze było…