Archive for September 7th, 2025

The Irish Gambler Who Became a Folk Hero

Barney Curley was on track to become a priest when he was sidetracked by tuberculosis and had to find another way to make a living. He became a smuggler, a pub owner, a horse trainer, a band manager, a bookie, and dabble...

https://www.neatorama.com/2025/09/07/The-Irish-Gambler-Who-Became-a-Folk-Hero/

10 Misers, Cheapskates, Tightwads, and Skinflints

You might think your parents were cheap, but they'd prefer to be called thrifty. That may be all well and good for everyday people who have to live on a budget, but the rich are not like you and me. Once someone decides...

https://www.neatorama.com/2025/09/07/10-Misers-Cheapskates-Tightwads-and-Skinflints/

Explore a Map of the Entire Star Wars Galaxy

In 2009, the book Star Wars, the Essential Atlas was released. It was full of maps, but the galaxy far, far away was much bigger than anything that could be printed in a book. Eventually, a map of the entire gal...

https://www.neatorama.com/2025/09/07/Explore-a-Map-of-the-Entire-Star-Wars-Galaxy/
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