May 9 - He Tried to Steal the Crown Jewels… and It Didn’t End How You’d Expect

May 9, 2026 — Today is National Lost Sock Memorial Day, which is oddly specific… but probably more relatable than it should be.Today we’re looking at a few moments where things didn’t unfold the way you might expect.First, a failed attempt to steal the Crown Jewels in 1671 that ended in an unusual way.Then, the start of impeachment hearings against Richard Nixon in 1974, marking a shift from investigation to formal process.And finally, the early formation of Mother’s Day in 1914, showing how a simple idea can evolve beyond its original purpose.Plus, a look at Billy Joel, whose storytelling approach continues to resonate.It raises a question about how often things grow into something different than what they started as.Anyway… that’s what I ended up finding while working through May 9.