In the 1960s, if the Christmas tree wasn’t a shimmering silver aluminum, then it was probably flocked. Heavily flocked. A real tree covered with thick, white...
A new injury facts database revealed in October showed the workplace fatalities rose 7.3 percent, with men overwhelmingly represented in fatalities. According to the National Safety...
Many believe that the idea of associating a gemstone to a month dates back to biblical times, and more specifically, to the breastplate of Aaron, high...
Most of us know the tale of the first Thanksgiving in which pilgrims and Native Americans shared a sumptuous feast to celebrate the harvest. But have...
There is no magic bullet for creating maximum productivity, but studies and interviews with high achievers have shown that a well-executed morning routine can produce powerful...
Do you know the origins of our Thanksgiving traditions? Check out the questions and answers below to discover the truth about about one of our most...
Carats and karats are two different things: the former is a unit of weight for diamonds and other gemstones, and the latter is a measure of...
Professional digital cameras outperform smartphone cameras, but choosing between the two comes down to price, convenience, and expected use, according to Popular Science Magazine. About 77...
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The One-Year Plan for better credit: 1. Go to annualcreditreport.com and get a free report. Correct any errors. 2. Pay your bills on time. You must...
Chances are that by the time a person reaches 60, they might relish a second career, something different that could bring in reasonable money while still...
Consider the advent of digital music and those who hated it. Fans didn’t hate it: they were trading tracks for free on the internet. It was...
In San Francisco, the newest burger is cheap ($6), tasty, and made by a machine. Customers of the shop Creator place their orders on a mobile...
The constant threat of wildfires has prompted many areas to explore using lighted drones as an alternative to fireworks, according to USA Today. When there is...
For 27 years in a row, the lovable Labrador Retriever has ranked as the number one breed of dog in the United States, according to the...
Every April someone will say breathlessly that they saw their first robin: A hopeful sign that winter is ending and soon (but never soon enough) spring...
Suppose you are a soldier. You’ve gone days without much sleep, but you must stay as sharp as possible because lives could be at risk. That’s...
July’s horrific sinking of a “Ride the Ducks” boat was similar to another tragedy in 1999 in Arkansas. Seventeen people were killed in the accident in...
Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) recommendations. When you consider what supplies you would need for three days after a natural disaster, first consider what emergencies are most...
Happy Birthday! See who shares your birthday this month. 1. Zendaya Coleman, 22, actress, Oakland, CA, 1996. 2. Marge Champion, 99, dancer, actress (Show Boat), Los...
In honor of the Dog Days of Summer, here is a selection of dogs, famous and less so, who have made headlines, saved lives, and licked...
Facebook’s recent privacy scandals that include issues with data protection, unsafe content, fake news, alleged Russian foul play, and their headlining involvement with Cambridge Analytica have...
Microsoft has followed the trend of other major technology companies in collecting as much user data as possible to ‘improve their user’s experience’ over time, but...
North Korea remains a closed and tightly controlled socialist country, but recently a new social class called donju, Korean for money masters, have penetrated the bubble,...
Airlines like United and Delta are tightening their rules on emotional-support animals kept in the cabin due to a rising number of complications that are impacting...
Lefties make up an estimated 5 to 15 percent of the global population. Are you one of them? Here are seven interesting facts about being left-handed....
Happy Birthday! See who shares your birthday this month. 1. Robert Cray, 65, singer, guitarist, Columbus, GA, 1953. 2. David Ferrer, 36, tennis player, Javea, Spain,...
With rain predicted for nearly every day this week and next, area drivers should practice caution when taking to the roadways. AAA National reports that wet...
This has happened to you. Get in the car. Drive to work. Arrive at work. Wonder how you got there. You may have no memory at...
Do you have a golf outing on the horizon? Here are a few faux pas that you should avoid at all costs in order to respect...