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“A hero is someone who, in spite of weakness, doubt or not always knowing the answers, goes ahead and overcomes anyway.” – Christopher Reeve It was a terrifying ordeal for Alyssa Bostic when she got buried alive under a collapsed sand cave at the beach. Just over two years ago, a fun day at the […]
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Ginger (Zingiber officinal) is a plant used for centuries as a medicine, commonly to reduce nausea, relieve pain, and aid in digestion. It is a common ingredient in many foods and beverages. Ginger can also be used as a supplement and comes in various forms, including concentrated tablets, liquid tinctures, and juices. While it has […]
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It’s no longer a major wonder that elderly people have a certain peculiar smell about them. Sometimes, when they try to use deodorant and fragrances, they can’t entirely mask this ‘grandparents’ scent. Most people think it’s because of their clothes, or hair, or perhaps, their sweat, but it’s not particularly any of these. Even when […]
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A lot of people would wonder why any elderly person would bother with weight loss. Really, aren’t they supposed to be relaxing and not stressing themselves out in their golden years? Well, they’re about to be re-schooled by Jessica Slaughter, an 86-year-old grandmother from St Louis, Missouri. This determined senior citizen went down from a […]
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We all know how parents work hard to support their kids. For 18+ years, moms and dads will do just about anything to make sure their children are comfortable and provided for. Many people first think of expensive cars or luxurious vacations as a way to spend their wages. However, the expression “home is where […]
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That’s one way to be a bloody entrepreneur… literally. 20-year-old Carisa Barker is a shopping addict, and she’ll most likely go into a major withdrawal if she doesn’t get a shopping fix several times a week. Her happiness starts and ends with retail therapy. According to her, she loves her lifestyle because she doesn’t have […]
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A place once covered with trees, the Tamil Nadu had become a dry, barren desert over the course of the 18th to 20th centuries. European colonists had all come in an attempt to build cities, effectively destroying the natural ecosystem of the land. Now, a large section of that land in South India, known as […]
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Should We Avoid ‘Beige’ Carbs? Carbohydrates have previously gotten a bad reputation for spiking blood sugar, causing weight gain, and even contributing to diseases such as cancer [1]. As such, low-carb diets have been around for a while, including the ketogenic diet, which dates back to the 1920s, and the Atkins diet, which dates back […]
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Many artists throughout history did not rise to prominence or receive recognition for their work until after their death. Veijo Rönkkönen was one of these individuals. No one even knew he was an artist until he passed away and left behind a forest filled with Secret Sculptures. The Veijo Rönkkönen Gardens The Veijo Rönkkönen Sculpture […]
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Museums and historic sites across the country allow us to get a glimpse into what life was like for people living decades before us. While these places are always interesting and informative, there is nothing quite like finding your own relic of the past, whether that be a grandparent’s old diary or a time capsule […]
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Few foods have sparked as much debate as butter and its health attributes. Since the 1960s, the American Heart Association has recommended limiting foods high in saturated fats, like butter. But, with new research and insights, we have a more nuanced understanding of butter, saturated fat, and heart disease. Is Butter Bad for You? Butter […]
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There are countless reasons why you might find yourself pulled over by the police. Whether it’s a broken taillight, speeding, or an expired registration, being stopped by law enforcement is an experience most drivers prefer to avoid. A criminal lawyer, Claire Highland, offers valuable advice on how to prevent a routine traffic stop from escalating […]