Just like it says, Popcorn Shorts is about the kind of things we think are really interesting, but don’t really need a large article to explain them. From the sublime to the ridiculous, check in here for crunchy bits of info you’ll love to munch.
How to make a PERFECT 5-point Betsy Ross star
With Independence Day just a couple weeks off we ran across the perfect apocryphal patriotic story that even comes with arts-and-crafts! The story goes that George Washington changed the flag design from 6-pointed to 5-pointed stars when Betsy Ross showed him how easy it was to make PERFECT 5-pointed stars. Maybe so, maybe not, but here we show you how to do the origami pattern for Betsy’s stars (which required help from the Purdue Department of Physics) as well as dig a little deeper into the controversy surrounding Ross’s story. Check it out!
20 of the most beautiful views in Oregon
(from OregonEssential.com) We’re in a stunning state with stunning views everywhere you look. It’s completely subjective, but if you’re planning a summer Oregon Road Trip then these might be good suggestions. Here’s what Oregon Essential thinks are the ones most worth seeing…
Sellwood Summer FUN!!!
You may have already checked out the Moreland Farmers Market, or the Sellwood Community House’s Shack revitalization, or the Everything Under The Sun Parade, but it’s only June… Summer’s just getting started here in Sellwood. If you’re looking for fun in your own backyard, Sellwood Community House has activities for all ages all summer. Portland puts together events at all the parks across the city… movies, concerts, and more are all here. SMILE Summer Music is happening (and Tom Dwyer will be there with the magic Button Machine) and you can get the full schedule here. A constantly updated calendar of summer events from SMBA, the Sellwood Business Group, is available here, and Sellwood Riverfront Park has its own calendar here. Now, STOP READING THIS AND GET OUT AND ENJOY YOUR SELLWOOD SUMMER!
How to get back that thing you lost at the airport
(from Afar.com) “Whether you absentmindedly forget your iPad in the seat back pocket or your watch in the tray going through airport security, losing items in transit is a terrible feeling. There’s no reason to admit defeat, though. Airlines and TSA are eager to help reunite you with your lost belongings. In fact, TSA estimates it recovers close to 100,000 lost items each year…”
