Weekend Links 4-20-18

A weekly roundup of interesting stuff from the Internet:

The old adage is that you never leave a baseball game early. Never. Last Saturday, the Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves proved this adage to be true in one of the strangest innings of a baseball game ever. I was watching this game live and still cannot believe the way it turned out. I have never seen anything like it.

C.S. Lewis is known as one of the greatest Christian writers of all time. Many forget that he was once an avowed atheist. His experiences in the trenches during World War I changed his life forever. 

Adventures in etymology: Why are bananas, nuts, and crackers the only foods that say "crazy"?

How a notorious art heist led to the discovery of six fake Mona Lisas.

English isn't logical and that's a good thing.

How Schoolhouse Rock became the "Jingle of a Generation". (hat tip Witnify)

Five ways to recover the lost art of note taking.

Five years ago, Brad Meltzer put out a plea on social media for a kidney donor to help save his beloved history teacher. He then rewarded the donor by making her a major character in his latest novel.

Could a move towards localism help heal our political divide? It's certainly a good place to start.

Myrtle Beach is known as a great place for a golf vacation. But it also happens to be the self-proclaimed mini-golf capital of the world. 

Daily Links 3-19-14

In today's edition: once confused now complementarian, amazing arial photos from World War I, how to help a grieving friend, and more.

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Once confused, now complementarian. An interesting insight on the difference in roles between men and women.

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My general rule of thumb when it comes to books is that if Tim Challies recommends a book it's worth consideration. Here's his recommendation for What's Best Next. 

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A collection of aerial photographs from World War I are going up for auction. The images are stunning.

Aerial photo of German positions in the Somme - via Daily Mail

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The story of 5 fascinating vice presidents you've likely never heard of before.

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How to help a grieving friend. Advice from 1954 that stands the test of time.

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10 Pop stars that you probably didn't know were pastor's kids. I think I only knew that about one of the people on this list.

Weekend Links 9-7-13

In case you missed it, some of the links featured here during the week:

Don't Let Social Media Ruin Your Marriage

Tips for Teenage Girls on Social Media

Nutella Cake (with recipe and photos)

Ten Questions to Help You Identify Your Calling/Vocation

World War I prisoner asks for leave to visit dying mother, agrees to return to prison (and does)

Test your grammar skills: You Can't Write Proper English Under Pressure

Are you a Calvinist?

Life Lessons from Winnie the Pooh