What are the odds? My Mall of America video found by its subject

What are the odds? My Mall of America video found by its subject

A one-in-thousands digital coincidence that demonstrates just how connected we all are When I was at the Mall of America a few years ago, I took a video of some people on the log ride and posted it to YouTube so I could embed it here on my site. Over the years I've seen lots of interesting things by having this blog and this is definitely one of them. Who would think the person I'm taking a video of in public would actually see it? Not that it…

Finders keepers heart of collecting

Finders keepers heart of collecting

Collectors are people who like to tell stories -- about the rare objects they've found, the history of their favorite pieces, and the cultural significance of their prized relics. Some like to hide their goodies away behind closed doors but others create private museums to show the world what they've gathered together. Meet collectors of antique telephones and talking machines, confectionary molds, snowglobes, handcuffs, breweriana, and other interesting artifacts, as they tell their own unique tales of research, preservation, and passionate pursuit. It's a fascinating and revealing look…