Ocracoke Island, North Carolina, USA

By proclamation of the locals (or, at least one of them), Ocracoke is the home of the brave. Who is their enemy? Who do they have to stand against? At this point in time, it seems to be Neptune, the god behind sea-level rise. Ocracoke has an elevation of only about 3 feet. [2019]

Richmond, Virginia, USA

Where are they now? Exactly six years ago today, they were on their way to class at VCU. Did they know they were also on their way to becoming millionaires twice over? Guess how much a college degree is worth: $2.1 million over the course of a working lifetime. [2013]

Lake Havasu City, Arizona, USA

"It's 5 o'Clock Somewhere!" And, it's Friday, to boot. The week-end is upon us, and here is some advice: Guard against any temptation to turn into a party animal like this guy. [2019]

New York, New York, USA

If it was good enough for Sema-Tawy-Tafnakht in the 7th century B.C., it should be good enough for Horace Greeley: being memorialized while seated, that is. What do these two men have in common? They were both scribes. [2018]

Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA

Look again, and this time read the sign! "We Don't Want - Your Arm or Leg - Just Your Tows." Words can be so much fun to play with. What do you call words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings? Here's the answer. [2018]

Berlin, Maryland, USA

Look again, and this time read the sign! "We take the dents out of accidents": That could be the beginning of an entire routine at your local comedy club. Signs can be so jokey. In fact, the more jokey the more attention they command. [2010]

Quartzsite. Arizona, USA

Look again, and this time read the sign! Remember, it's April Fools' Day, so we are all out for a laugh. Fortunately, the people of Arizona and nearby California have something to laugh about every time they see this advertisement. No nitrous oxide needed. [2015]