Ludicrous Latin: Mihi ignosce. Cum homine de cane debeo congredi.

Excuse me. I’ve got to see a man about a dog.

History Schmistory, April 3: The Crown? Your Face!

1657 – English Lord Protector Cromwell refuses crown.

GO THERE! Easter has an Island?

Easter Island is named so because Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen landed there on Easter Sunday in 1722. That’s all. Natives actually call this mysterious and isolated island Rapa Nui. But, we still think it would be a great place to go for an Eater egg hunt!

History Schmistory, April 2: France Rules (the papacy)!

999–Gerbert of Aurillac elected as 1st French Pope.

Find the Eggs!

The History of the Easter Bunny in America. Can you find the eggs? Count ’em, post a comment, and forward to a friend! We’ll post a clue every day till Easter!

Are You For Real?

Spaghetti doesn’t grow on trees! Or does it?

In honor of April Fool’s Day, we’re throwing it back to one of the most famous gags in history. Back in 1957, BBC pranked its viewers with a faux news story featuring the discovery of a seemingly improbable crop of noodles sprouting from trees in Switzerland.

Take a look!

 

Happy April Fools’ Day!

Marco goes out for a walk on April Fool’s Day. Bad idea…

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