Rick Duncan: avoiding real work since 1973

Food is fascinating. We eat it without giving it much thought but there are some fascinating stories behind much of what we put in our mouths. For example:



• Pound cake got its name from its original recipe, which called for a pound each of butter, eggs, sugar, and…

Did you know you can burn calories just by watching a scary movie? It’s true. A new study by the University of Westminster says the average burn of terror is about 113 calories. It needs to be a really scary movie to work, inducing increased heart rate, oxygen intake and a few moments that make you jump or wince. The researchers even went so far as to list the top 10…

As you know we do a lot of work with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and I can honestly say that it is one of my favorite charities. On November 2nd I'm running my first full marathon and I've decided to be a St. Jude Hero. By running for the St. Jude kids I'll be raising money to help pay for their treatment and also for research in the fight against cancer. Please…

Can you locate your glabella? It’s the space between your eyebrows. Here are some more unusual words that might just come in handy:



* That tingling feeling when your foot is alsleep is called paresthesia.



* Have trouble getting out of bed in the morning? You’re suffering from Dysania.



* Check your prescription for griffonage.…

Facebook has been the downfall of sooooo many people who thought they could get away with a little something-something on the side while leaving a digital trail of evidence behind them. No matter how you find out though cheating can leave you feeling betrayed, bitter and angry...really angry. But in this instance anger gave way to revenge. And what sweet revenge it was.  Please read on...…