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On National Cheese Lover’s Day, Don’t Feel Bleu—Celebrate the Curds That Bind Us
January 20th rolls around every year with a simple but powerful message: don’t feel bleu, throw a feta, and absolutely act capriciously if cheese is involved. National Cheese Lover’s Day is the perfect excuse to lean into one of humanity’s oldest and most beloved foods. Whether you’re reaching for cheddar, asiago, fontina, or something that smells questionable but tastes incredible, this is a gouda day to celebrate it all.
By Lawrence Lease19 days ago in FYI
The Fall of the Iranian Regime Will Destroy Russia
A lot has been happening in the world of geopolitics lately. We’re not even three weeks into 2026, and we’ve already seen wars, bombings, regime changes, capitulations, and escalating unrest across multiple regions. The year has opened at full throttle, and one of the next countries that appears to be teetering on the edge is Iran.
By Lawrence Lease21 days ago in FYI
NASA Finds Massive Ice Sheets on Mars: What It Means for Future Colonization
For a long time, we’ve looked at Mars as a dry, dusty desert, a place where water was a relic of the ancient past. But thanks to some incredible high-resolution photography from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, that image is changing. Researchers have officially spotted massive, exposed ice sheets that are far larger and "cleaner" than anyone expected.
By Areeba Umair22 days ago in FYI
Can Your Eyes Actually Change Color? 7 Surprising Factors
Most of us assume that our eye color is a permanent gift from our parents, a genetic "what you see is what you get" situation. But have you ever noticed someone’s eyes looking piercingly bright on a sunny day, or almost turning black when they’re in a fit of rage?
By Areeba Umair22 days ago in FYI
Alabama’s Sunken Secret: The 60,000-Year-Old Forest Hidden Under the Gulf
Imagine diving sixty feet below the surface of the Gulf of Mexico, about fifteen miles off the coast of Alabama. You aren't looking for a shipwreck or buried pirate gold. Instead, as the bubbles clear, you see something much more haunting: the Alabama underwater forest. This is a prehistoric world of giant cypress trees, still rooted in the mud where they grew tens of thousands of years before the Great Pyramids were even built.
By Areeba Umair22 days ago in FYI
Downtown Memphis Is Having a Moment — And the City’s Soul Has Never Shined Brighter
Memphis has always been more than a dot on the map. It is a feeling, a rhythm, a lived experience rooted in resilience, creativity, and community. In recent years, downtown Memphis has reemerged as the heartbeat of that spirit—a place where history and progress walk hand in hand, where independent voices are being amplified, and where people are coming together to build something meaningful. For anyone paying attention, downtown Memphis is not just alive; it is thriving.
By The Blacksheepkid Collective by: El Pablo 1x23 days ago in FYI
Blame It on Your Heart. Top Story - January 2026.
I write a few poems, but not as many as some folks on Vocal. Most of my poems have to do with love. Either the desire for it, the tragedy of when it doesn’t work, or dealing with feelings of love. I am a big softie at heart, I guess!
By Calvin London24 days ago in FYI
I Preached an Entire Sermon Based on Only One Word
As an itinerant preacher, I was invited to preach at a church for its Missionary Sunday. I chose to preach on a practical subject in keeping with the occasion. Even though the sermon was geared toward missionaries, it was appropriate for everyone who heard it.
By Margaret Minnicks24 days ago in FYI
