An Ounce - For Your Consideration
Discover hidden stories from history—bite-sized, clever tales that challenge what you thought you knew. At An Ounce, we uncover the little moments that quietly changed everything, surprising truths, and fascinating facts you won’t hear elsewhere.
I’m Jim Fugate—retired firefighter, lifelong learner, and an outside-the-box thinker who loves sharing history’s hidden gems. These quick, engaging stories don’t take themselves too seriously, won’t steal your precious time, and might just make you feel a little bit smarter.
I hope you’ll join a community of curious minds who enjoy a fresh take on history—where conversation is always open and everyone’s invited.
An Ounce - For Your Consideration
Just a Second
Not every detail matters.
The subtle difference between the fire brick red, and chili red, isn’t much.
The difference between lukewarm, and tepid, probably not perceivable.
And the difference between 20 and 21 miles an hour – hardly worth noting – unless you are doing 21 in a school zone.
Yes, there are instances where very small things make all the difference. What we might perceive as a tiny detail, may have a powerful impact.
The difference is in the context of the tiny thing –
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