The world around us truly is a fascinating place, and one that continues to conjure wonders even today, when most people would tell you we’ve seen and explored pretty much all there is to see and explore. The rise of the internet means that as a global collective we’re privy to things our ancestors never were. Take, for example, things occurring in the daily lives of people … [Read more...] about If you see this ‘googly-eyed’ creature in your backyard, here’s what it means
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Remembering a piece of nostalgia – do you recognize this object?
Roller skating is a pastime that generations of kids and adults have enjoyed. The first use of roller skates were said to be in a London stage performance as early as 1743, with John Joseph Merlin claiming the first skate invention while living in London in 1760. They even featured during World War II when the U.S. had the idea of using them to move infantry … [Read more...] about Remembering a piece of nostalgia – do you recognize this object?
If you see this growing in your yard, don’t destroy it under any circumstances
I think it’s fair to say that the majority of us have got so used to buying our groceries in stores that we’ve forgotten the huge offerings readily provided by Mother Nature. Go out in the right forest during the right season and you can find all sorts of wonders waiting to be picked (please proceed with extreme caution while foraging things like mushroom). Indeed, there … [Read more...] about If you see this growing in your yard, don’t destroy it under any circumstances
This is what Bone Cancer looks like: Understanding a Rare Disease
Bone cancer can begin in any bone in the body, but it most commonly affects the pelvis or the long bones in the arms and legs. Despite its presence, bone cancer is rare, making up less than 1 percent of all cancers. In fact, noncancerous bone tumors are much more common than cancerous ones. The cause of most bone cancers remains a mystery. A small number of cases have … [Read more...] about This is what Bone Cancer looks like: Understanding a Rare Disease
Almost no one recognizes this antique tool – are you one of the few who do?
Given how quickly times change and how quickly trends come and go, it’s no wonder that by the time we’re old, we feel as though we’re living in a world many of us don’t recognize. I’m not just talking about huge changes either, but also the small ones that seem to take place over the course of decades. My grandmother, God rest her soul, was always talking about habits and … [Read more...] about Almost no one recognizes this antique tool – are you one of the few who do?