Many people like to read and spend time learning, researching and following current events. There are many sources of information and opportunities for learning from all over the world. It can be an interesting exercise to try to keep up on world affairs. Anyone who follows the news can testify to the fact that it can be depressing. Issues such as fewer manufacturing jobs, inflation, corporate greed, political double-dealing, war and environmental disaster are often in the headlines. It may be tempting to tune it out sometimes and deal with life on a more personal level. But keeping informed and maintaining a broader view of the world is important to many of us as we continue to seek education and understanding of the people, places and activities that make the lives of humans so interesting.
To break things up a bit, I tend to seek out an odd story or a uniquely good story. I look for topics that are interesting, funny and sometimes uplifting. In my search for article oddities, I came across a few stories that I would like to share with you.