FDR’s custom 1938 Ford had a special device that dispensed lit cigarettes. At the time, lighting cigarettes while driving was a pressing safety concern.
One in six full-sized trucks sold in America is sold in Texas. Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, and Toyota all make “Texas edition” versions of their trucks.
A recent study by Harris Poll Canada found that 61% of Canadians skip their work lunch break altogether. Of those who do take lunch, 40% eat it at their desk, and 38% said taking a lunch break reduced stress.
The word “deadline” emerged during the Civil War at a Confederate prison. It was a line beyond which if prisoners stepped they would be shot to death.
According to speech trainer John Bowe, if you are making a presentation and say the phrase “Imagine this scenario,” the room will perk up and pay attention to you. If that doesn’t work, you could try “What if you,” “Imagine yourself,” “Think of the last time you,” or “Have you ever found yourself.”
This article appears in September 26 • 2025.