Summer, the season of doing things, is nearly upon us. Many people typically construct their summer plans around activities, but I suggest a different approach: begin with the meals. There's nothing worse than embarking on a day-trip only to be faced with the pressing question, "What are we going to do for dinner?" After spending hours engaged in activities under the scorching sun, waiting until everyone is hungry to consider meal plans can spell disaster.
I know you've seen some of those wacky challenges online. You know, the Cinnamon Challenge, the Carolina Reaper Pepper Challenge and one that always intrigued me — the Saltine Cracker Challenge.
Moose showing up in unexpected places, birds taking detours mid-migration — turns out wildfire smoke is pushing animals far outside their usual territory.
We've sure come a long way in the last 30 years, and to prove how much things have changed, here's a look at what your Christmas list might have looked like in 1989.