Fact of the Day: Giant Starfish

In the waters near the antarctic, researchers have found giant starfish. Though the starfish are not mythical in scale, only ranging about two feet in size. 

Microsoft Reveals Next Console Called Xbox One

 Yesterday I turned on my Xbox 360 to play some Halo 4 and to my surprise Microsoft put up a notice that they would reveal their next console. While it's code-name had been Durango (seriously?) fans had often referred to it as the Xbox 720. And now it's called the Xbox One. Not to be confused with the original Xbox. The One means the one stop for all your entertainment...or at least in Microsoft's dreams.

A Look Into History: Third Amendment

 The Third Amendment of the United States Constitution forbids any soldier from forcing a home-owner to provide him shelter and food without consent. It's original text goes as follows "No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law."

Fact of the Day: Freemason Presidents

In the course of our American history, 14 presidents (and other presidents who tried to join) have been members of the Freemasons. The presidents include George Washington, James Monroe, Andrew Jackson, James Polk, James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, James Garfield, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, Howard Taft, Warren Harding, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, and Gerald Ford. The Freemasons are a fraternal organization dating back to 1390 or earlier. 

Argo (2012 Film) Review

 I remember hearing about Argo about this time last year. I liked the trailer, but missed it in theaters. After hearing it had won the Oscar for Best Picture, I had to give it a watch. It's actually based on actual events though some of my criticism will stem from some of its inaccuracies.