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Flowers are one of the most popular elements of Spring. They blossom into a magical display of cheery colors, patterns, and shapes. Not to mention their sweet aroma. While most people enjoy flowers during the day, some flowers are perfect to enjoy by moonlight. As such, people are planting a moon garden, creating an enchanting...

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The subtle infiltration of alcohol dependency into one’s life can have profound consequences. Affecting not only physical health but also relationships and overall quality of life. Identifying the telltale signs of alcohol dependence is paramount in initiating timely interventions and seeking the necessary support. Warning Signs You Are Dependent on Alcohol: In this exploration, we...

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Richard Dawkins, an English ethologist, evolutionary biologist, and author voices his questions on Twitter while sharing a link to an article on lab-grown “clean-meat”.  Dawkins is known as an outspoken critic for intelligent design and creationism. Once again he’s sparked discussion on a controversial subject: whether or not human meat could be grown, and whether...

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This article was originally published June 20, 2019 and has since been updated. There is so much to worry about before going in for surgery, and very few people would think to worry about their bodies catching fire. First of all, surgical fires are rare, but they can and do happen. Dr. Ruth Shaylor of...

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When full-day kindergarten began to sweep across districts, administrative staff would have held several meetings to discuss how these 5-year olds would be spending their extra hours at school.  Ginny, a woman from Michigan, who is now a mother of 5, filled a seat in these meetings for her district while expecting her first baby....

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PFAS is an abbreviation for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of over 5,000 man-made chemicals that came into use during the 1950s and ‘60s. They’re found in many products, as they are resistant to heat, water, and oil. According to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, PFAS are used in hundreds of industrial processes...

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For millennia, people around the world have used both animal and human urine topically to remedy certain physical ailments. Topical application of urine is one thing, but drinking urine? The average person might think that’s one step too far. Yet, there exist Ancient Indian yogic texts and ancient Chinese documents that shine a light on...

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This article was originally published June 4, 2019, and has since been updated. Summer nights, sunsets, and… bug spray. Many of you can relate to the seemingly unavoidable mouthful of insect repellent on a beautiful warm evening. Fortunately, there may be a natural alternative according to scientists. For those of you who would rather not...