Tag Archives: Top Ten Things Not to Do
Top Ten Things Not to Do at the First Hot Air Balloon Launch in 1783.
This week marks the anniversary of the first hot air balloon launch in Versailles, France, in 1783. Since this was the beginning of man’s desire to fly, you must go. Please take this list with you to avoid an incident with the French (challenging to do) or a time-continuum disruption that could be catastrophic. […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do in an Elevator
This post was published on September 9th, 2019. Since we still take elevators, I think it might be useful Top Ten Things Not to Do in an Elevator 10 If you are in an elevator after inspecting the inspection document, do not mention that the inspection date is overdue. If you do, at best, you […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do on Labor Day
This post ran first on Labor Day 2015 and every Labor Day after that. I thought it was pretty good advice, so here it is again. *** In honor of Labor Day, I’ve decided to boil the top ten list down to the most essential items. Let’s all remember those who make our lives […]
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 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 […]
The Top Ten Things Not to Do at the Founding of Harvard College in 1636.
This post continues the Top Ten Things Not to Do with history as a backdrop. Harvard College, the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, was founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1636. This post was published on October 28, 2018. The Top Ten Things Not to Do at the Founding of Harvard […]
