Kristin Ohlson

British photo showing White House cake to celebrate War of 1812

For the British, burning the White House 200 years ago is cause for a cake and sparklers

August 25, 2014Global Scan

So just how did the British Embassy choose to celebrate its friendship with the US on Sunday? With a cake commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Brits burning down the White House during the War of 1812. It apologized on Monday. Meanwhile, the Ice Bucket Challenge, which has taken social media by storm, is getting its own challenge. And how much could an old comic book sell for? Try $3.2 million.

Old-school farming methods could save the planet

August 22, 2014Environment