The Best Cryptozoology Websites in 2024
Cryptozoology, the study of hidden or unknown animals, has captivated the imagination of countless individuals across the globe. This fascinating field delves into the mysterious realm of cryptids – elusive creatures that have yet to be officially recognized by mainstream…
Why Players Now Care About Intervention Pact in Magic the Gathering
Intervention Pact is one of the cycle of five (mostly) powerful Pacts from Magic the Gathering’s Future Sight set. Pact of Negation, Slaughter Pact, and Summoner’s Pact are the ones that most Magic players know about. There’s the also unplayable…
Don Money – Underrated MLB Third Baseman
In 2015, Baseball Reference unveiled a new feature highlighting the top players by Wins Above Replacement (better known as WAR) for any given franchise. It also gives the Top WAR leaders for any given season. While Wins Above Replacement isn’t…
Worst Fears: A Magic the Gathering Card As Metaphor for Losing Control in Life’s Bitter Game
Worst Fears is a mythic rare card from Magic the Gathering’s Journey into Nyx set. At first glance, veteran Magic players saw the popular effect of the Mirrodin artifact Mindslaver, take control of a target player’s next turn, on a…
How Billy Brewer Helped the Kansas City Royals Win the World Series
Major League Baseball pitcher Billy Brewer was a pretty good pick in the Rule 5 draft by the Kansas City Royals before the 1993 season. Brewer was a solid left-handed pitcher who would throw for three seasons out of the…
How Good is Ghostway in Modern Magic the Gathering?
Ghostway is an interesting Magic the Gathering card from the Guildpact set, reprinted in early 2024 in both regular and retro border form in Ravnica Remastered. It’s a rare that many people have likely forgotten about. But, this card has…
Augury Adept – A Magic the Gathering Card Review
Augury Adept from Shadowmoor holds a special place in my heart when it comes to Magic: the Gathering. The Adept happens to be the first rare I ever pulled from a Magic pack. Shadowmoor is one of the best MTG…
How the Song “I Am Mine” by Beta Radio Resonates With Me
Our shared human journey is a complex medley of self-discovery, external interactions, and a continuous search for purpose. As one of the most profound modes of emotional expression, music often captures the essence of these experiences, serving as a mirror…
Baseball Legend Bud Fowler Once Played in Montpelier, Vermont!
Considering how far back Vermont goes as one of the United States – it gained statehood in 1791 – it’s not surprising that this state has a long and storied history. Veteran Vermont journalist and historian Mark Bushnell authors a…
My 6 Favorite Songs by The Kinks
Growing up I mostly listened to country music as that’s what my parents mostly listen to, even to this day. But, thanks to some old vinyl records, I was introduced a lot of classic rock including the famous band from…