May 24 - It Changed Who Was in Control

May 24, 2026 — Today is National Scavenger Hunt Day, which tends to reveal how little we actually know where things are.Today we’re looking at moments shaped by control.From the first practical helicopter flight in 1940, to Eritrea gaining independence in 1993, to the sudden restriction of mobile phones in 2004.Plus, a look at Tommy Chong, whose relaxed style helped define a generation of comedy.It raises a question about how control—whether gained or removed—shapes what happens next.Anyway… that’s what I ended up finding while working through May 24.