Category Ten Things Not to Do
Top Ten Things Not to Do at the Start of a New American Football Season
Yes, it’s true. We are beginning the pre-game season. I thought I would put together a list that will hopefully lead to a more enjoyable season for all. (Notice I labeled it American football in deference to the name the rest of the world calls soccer) This post ran first on August 19, 2019. […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at the Opening of the Wizard of Oz in 1938.
This week marks the anniversary of the opening of the movie The Wizard of Oz in New York City in 1938. Since we all want to attend that gala event, we need to take our Top Ten Things Not to Do list so we can enjoy the evening without causing an incident or a […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at the Introduction of the First IBM Personal Computer in 1981
August marks the anniversary of IBM’s introduction of the first personal computer in 1981. If you want to return to that time, take this list with you. It may save a mistake or even a tear in the time continuum. This post ran first on August 12, 2019 Top Ten Things Not to Do […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at the First French Settlement in 1608
Quebec flag The anniversary of the first French settlement in Quebec, in 1608, by Samuel de Champlain, is in July. It might be fun to go there, but there are some things we need to be careful about. Take this list, and maybe you will avoid an international incident or a tear in the […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do While Storming the Bastille in 1789
Since July marks the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille in 1789, I thought it would be a good idea to lay out some things not to do if you can go there and join in the fun. As you know, the Bastille was a prison that the government of the time used […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
As we all know, this month marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, signed in 1776 by John Hancock and others. It would be fun to be there, but of course, there are things we should not do if we go. Take this list with you, as it may save you trouble […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Are Entering King Tut’s Tomb.
This post is a continuation of the Top Ten Things Not to Do with a historical background. In 1922, the entrance to King Tutankhamen’s tomb was discovered in Egypt. It first ran on November 9th 2018 Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Are Entering King Tut’s Tomb. 10 If you are entering King […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When William Tell Shot the Apple Off His Son’s Head in 1307
This post continues the historical backdrop for the Top Ten Things Not to Do. If you were there at the time, there are ten things that you should take care not to do. This post ran on November 19, 2018 Top Ten Things Not to Do When William Tell Shot the Apple Off […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do in the Great Flood of 2348 BC.
This post continues the Top Ten Not to Do list with a historical background. This post ran originally in November of 2018. Pretend you were there, and here is a list that will keep you out of trouble. Top Ten Things Not to Do in the Great Flood of 2348 BC. 10 In […]
Top Ten Things Not to do if You were with Edison in 1879
This is a continuation of the Top Ten on a historical backdrop. On October 21st, after 14 months of testing, Thomas Edison first demonstrated his electric lamp, hoping to one day compete with the gaslight. We also know that Edison invented the phonograph. This was originally posted in October, 2018. Top Ten Things Not […]
