In what sounds like a kid’s movie plot, the Central Intelligence Agency once tried to turn a fluffy cat into a secret agent feline. In the...
Is the best part of waking up cereal and milk in your cup? It turns out dry cereal has quite a fascinating history, and while it’s...
Groundhogs have been said to predict spring weather for hundreds of years, but Punxsutawney Phil (and his predecessors) has been doing it professionally for 136 years....
Praised for its practicality and efficacy, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is simultaneously a sport, a self-defense system, and a fitness program. It’s an accessible sport that provides the...
Do you share a birthday with a celebrity? 1 – Big Boi, 48, rapper (Outkast), born Antwan Patton, Savannah, GA, 1975. 2 – Christie Brinkley,...
Frank Strother served with the 43rd Regiment of Virginia Cavalry – Mosby’s Partisan Rangers, in Company A. When his parole was issued at Winchester on 5...
Although you can expect snow and ice every winter, each year brings a new landscape for you to enjoy. Here are three ways to rediscover winter’s...
Anyone can be a victim of bullying. However, kids with any of these six characteristics may be more susceptible than others. 1. Successful. Kids who get...
Conflict and bullying aren’t the same things. One describes a healthy dialogue between two parties, while the other represents an intent to harm someone else. Learning...
You’re never too young or old to learn to draw or improve your artistic abilities. Here are a few good reasons to enroll your child, or...
Whether an experienced skier or a novice, you can always learn something new to improve your performance on the slopes. As you head for the hills...
Famous worldwide, chess is considered both a sport and a hobby. It provides many benefits for adults and children, which can translate into everyday life. Here...
This year, 2023, will mark the 60th anniversary of one of the most famous speeches in American history and perhaps the history of the world, too....
Billions of years from now, the universe will come to an end. At least, that’s what many scientists think. With our current understanding of physics, researchers...
A winter camping trip is an ultimate adventure. Once you’ve chosen a campsite and checked the weather conditions, ensure you equip yourself for the elements. Here...
The sun is absolutely massive — it contains 99.86 percent of all the mass in the solar system, with enough volume to fit 1.3 million Earth-sized...
You know you shouldn’t hibernate all winter, but the motivation to get out in the cold can be hard to locate. Here’s an idea: Get a...
Do you have a favorite winter activity? Whatever your skill level – and energy level – the winter season provides ample opportunity to enjoy the fresh...
Forget splashy goals that you forget about by February (or sooner). Here are some simple resolutions that may not seem like much but can create lasting...
Do you share a birthday with a celebrity? 1 – Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis , 37, former basketball player, Baton Rouge, LA, 1986. 2...
A new year is upon us. Yet have you ever wondered why New Year’s Day is on New Year’s Day? Typically, holiday dates aren’t simply pulled...
There are lots of ways to get scammed out of money these days, but it is frequently happening with payment apps. Pew Research found that 13...
When you think of fast food breakfast, Taco Bell probably doesn’t jump right to the top of the list. Taco Bell has become known for its...
You’ve heard it said that we only use a tiny percentage of our brain, the implication being that if we could just access all of those...
Soldiers play cards. It’s true today and during World War II, especially for soldiers held captive. Knowing that the U.S. and British intelligence agencies devised a...
