Why do we “spring forward” and “fall back” every year? ⏰🌎This video explains the long and surprising history of Daylight Saving Time — from farming lifestyles and wartime coal shortages to candy companies and TV networks. You might be surprised who really benefits today! 📌 Topics covered:• When Daylight Saving Time began• Myths about Ben Franklin• Why retailers and sports...
Government Shutdown Drags On – October 14, 2013
This video was created in 2013, but the terms and concepts apply during any federal government shutdown. This historical video explains the events surrounding the U.S. government shutdown that began on October 1. With Congress unable to agree on a budget or debt ceiling increase, federal agencies closed, workers were furloughed, and national parks and museums shut down. The deadlock...
Cassie, Not Kathy: A Deaf Story About Misunderstood Names
Cassie shares her funny and sometimes frustrating experience with people constantly mistaking her name for “Kathy.” From high school to hearing aid appointments, the mix-up continued for years. Cassie reflects on accents, communication, and the challenges Deaf and hard-of-hearing people face when saying their names out loud. 📌 Suggested Hashtags #DeafStories #DeafCommunity #NameMixUp #CassieNotKathy #DeafHumor #InterpreterTraining #ASLLearning #HearingMisunderstandings You are...
Casey Anthony Ordered Back to Florida for Probation
Casey Anthony, previously acquitted of killing her daughter but convicted of check fraud in 2010, is once again facing legal trouble. Although she served jail time for lying to police and her fraud charges, a judge now says her probation was not properly served. The Florida Department of Corrections mistakenly counted her jail time as probation, but the judge claims...
