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LifeThe Flathead Screw: Five Hundred Years of Slipping, Stripping, and Human Misery
Some inventions have moved humanity forward.
By Clay · 8/17/2026
LifeThe First Person to Defend Their Number Loses
For a long time, I've believed one basic rule about negotiating:
By Clay · 8/16/2026
LifeIt Is Better to Have Someone's Favor Than Their Money
I am 110% confident about this, and you cannot change my mind:
By Clay · 8/15/2026
LifeWade Boggs Says He Drank 107 Beers in One Day. I Have Questions.
There are certain stories in sports that you automatically assume have been exaggerated.
By Clay · 8/7/2026
LifeHow to Write a Book in Three Weeks and Get It Published on Amazon
Let me begin by saying something that would have sounded completely insane to me a few years ago:
By Clay · 7/25/2026
LifeHow to Break Up With a Client Without Burning Down Your Business
Breaking up is hard to do.
By Clay · 7/17/2026
LifeStop Sacrificing Today for a Tomorrow You Have Never Been Promised
Plan for tomorrow, but live for today!
By Clay · 7/15/2026
LifeShut Up and Go Home
What You're About to Learn
By Clay · 7/15/2026
LifeI AM: Identity, Authority, and Access in the Gospel of John
For more than 20 years, I have been on a continuing journey through software development—learning new languages, adapting to new technologies, and watching the
By Clay · 7/13/2026
LifeWhat If the Best Is Not Yet to Come?
"The best is yet to come."
By Clay · 7/10/2026
LifeThe 3-Second Sign-Off: Why Men Are Undisputed Champions of Ending Phone Calls
Welcome back to Clay Knows Everything, where I, Clay, fully embrace my hubris to bring you the cold, hard, and slightly exaggerated truths of human nature. Toda
By Clay · 6/26/2026
LifeAustralia Thinks American Gun Policies Are Bad - Here's Why Australians Are Wrong
By: Clay Knows Everything
By Clay · 6/26/2026
LifeI Was Raised in Church, But Jesus Set Me Free
I grew up in church.
By Clay · 6/16/2026
LifeThe computer finally talks back!
When I was a kid, my grandmother lived in Elberton, Georgia, and for reasons I still do not fully understand, she had a Commodore 64.
By Clay · 5/24/2026
LifeThe Triple A Recipe: Loving Your Husband the Way He Was Designed For
There’s something I’ve learned after 28 years of marriage that no book, podcast, or counselor could have fully taught me—it’s this:
By Clay · 4/6/2026
LifeThe Ghost in the Diamond: Why the Era of the Human Umpire is Over
The crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd are timeless, but the figure crouched behind the catcher is becoming a relic of a bygone age. In a recent online
By Clay · 3/1/2026
LifeThe Origins of Timekeeping: Who Gave Us Time, the 365-Day Calendar, and the 24-Hour Day
Time governs nearly every aspect of modern life. We schedule our days by the hour, plan years in advance, and structure societies around calendars and clocks. Y
By Clay · 2/3/2026
LifeHow to Tell a Story That Sticks
Every great storyteller knows there’s a rhythm to good communication — a beginning, a middle, and an end. But when you strip it down to the basics, storytelling
By Clay · 10/10/2025
LifeMuscadines and Scuppernongs – Nature’s Best Wild Fruit
Muscadines and Scuppernongs – Nature’s Best Wild Fruit
By Clay · 9/24/2025
LifeI Thought I Had Allergies and Anxiety for 15 Years — Turns Out, It Was Nicotine
For 15 years, I lived with a strange combination of symptoms that never quite made sense.
By Clay · 8/4/2025
LifeStop! Don’t Use Soap on That Cast Iron Skillet!
Why Proper Care Makes All the Difference
By Clay · 5/10/2025
LifeWhat a Handshake Really Says: The Psychology of Turning a Hand Over
It’s a simple gesture. Two men meet. Hands reach out. Grips tighten. It lasts maybe two seconds. But in that moment, a surprising amount is communicated — espec
By Clay · 4/30/2025
LifeUmmmm, No: The Art of Speaking with Purpose
I don’t remember who told me. Maybe it was my college speech professor. But… this has stuck with me for 30 years. Even my own kids have said, “You have long qui
By Clay · 1/11/2025
LifeWhy we celebrate the 4th of July.
Hey everyone, let’s dive deep into why we celebrate the 4th of July. It’s more than just fireworks and barbecues—it’s about the birth of our nation and the figh
By Clay · 7/4/2024
LifeThe Urgent Need for Reproduction: Understanding Birth Replacement Theory
In a world where technology and innovation often dominate headlines, a fundamental aspect of our existence quietly faces a critical challenge: birth rates. The
By Clay · 7/4/2024
LifeGood, Cheap, or Fast: Which Two Should You Choose?
Let’s talk about something every project manager, business owner, and even DIY enthusiast has faced at some point – the old “Good, Cheap, or Fast” conundrum. Yo
By Clay · 6/26/2024
LifeWhy OluKai Sandals Are the Best for Boating, the Beach, the Lake, and Everyday Wear
As a fishing guide in the Tampa Bay area for over 12 years, I’ve tried numerous different sandal brands. None could meet my needs for comfort, durability, and s
By Clay · 6/19/2024
LifeWhy Bananas Are Considered Bad Luck on Boats: A Comprehensive Look
Here is my son explaining his most recent "banana" encounter. lol.
By Clay · 5/29/2024
LifeThe Bloodsucker’s Choice: Why Some People Are Mosquito Magnets
This peculiar preference mosquitoes display isn’t random—there’s fascinating science behind why mosquitoes are more attracted to certain individuals. In this ar
By Clay · 5/23/2024
LifeThe Only Way to Win with a Narcissist Is Not to Play Their Game
NOTE: I am not a licensed psychologist or therapist. This article is purely based on my personal experiences. This should not be taken as expert advice. Seek a
By Clay · 3/5/2024
LifeHow to Be the Go-To Person for People to Call
In our interconnected yet often isolating modern world, being someone’s go-to person for advice is a unique role that combines the responsibilities of a confida
By Clay · 2/1/2024
LifeCut and Run: How to Know When to Let Go of Something or Somebody
In life, we often face challenging decisions about when to persevere and when to let go. The age-old nautical phrase “cut and run” serves as a powerful metaphor
By Clay · 2/1/2024
LifeThe Art of Anti-Selling: How to Sell Without Selling
What is Anti-Selling?
By Clay · 9/2/2023
LifeA Short Guide on How to Bet on College Football: Understanding the Lines and How the Lines are Set
1\. Lines Are Set for Balanced Betting, Not Predicting Outcomes
By Clay · 8/31/2023
LifeHow to Have an Amazing Date Night with Your Spouse for $0-10
1\. Set the Scene
By Clay · 8/28/2023
LifeDemocracy, Republic, and Constitutional Republic: A Comparative Exploration
What is Democracy?
By Clay · 6/25/2023
LifeHow to Win an Argument with Your Wife: Five Not-So-Conventional Techniques
Winning an argument with your wife may often seem like an uphill battle. What if there were foolproof strategies that could turn the tide in your favor every si
By Clay · 6/24/2023
LifeWhat I wish I knew when I got drafted to play pro baseball – my advice to this year’s draft class.
Why am I writing this?
By Clay · 6/7/2023
LifeThe Case for Using Truck Tires on Your Boat Trailer: A Comprehensive Guide
The Case for Using Truck Tires on Your Boat Trailer: A Comprehensive Guide
By Clay · 5/18/2023
LifeA Brief History of Timekeeping: From Sundials to Atomic Clocks
Have you ever found yourself wondering how we actually know what time it is and who came up with the concept of timekeeping? As it turns out, timekeeping has be
By Clay · 5/5/2023
LifeWhy is the ocean salty? Understanding the Science Behind Ocean Salinity.
Covering more than 70% of our planet’s surface, the ocean is a vast and mysterious world, teeming with life and playing a crucial role in shaping our climate an
By Clay · 4/29/2023
LifeSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Review – A Cinema Camera in Your Pocket
I upgraded from the Samsung 21 Ultra to the 23 Ultra. It is a marked improvement. My wife has the 22 Ultra and they look similar… but appearances are where the
By Clay · 3/20/2023
LifeThe most useful book Clay has ever read.
To start this off, I would like to say this article is about the most useful book I have ever read that isn’t the Bible. The Bible is #1. This book is a great b
By Clay · 8/11/2022
LifeA great truck bed cover is worth every penny.
UnderCover Ultra Flex Hard Folding Truck Bed Tonneau Cover
By Clay · 8/7/2022
LifeThe best seasoning on the planet.
Slap Ya Mamma
By Clay · 8/5/2022
LifeThe only 3 things in the world with real tangible value.
Firearms & Ammunition
By Clay · 8/4/2022
LifeThe funniest binge-worthy TV show you have never heard of.
What we do in the Shadows
By Clay · 8/3/2022
LifeClay’s top 5 favorite movies of all time.
Inception (2010)
By Clay · 7/26/2022