The 17th century was a grim time to be born poor in the city of London. Life expectancy on-average was to the age of 35. The…
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Add a mixture of low pressure in the atmosphere and strong winds over the warm waters of the world and you have a recipe for tropical…
Sometimes our grandparents’ wisdom did not make sense to us at the time, but as we grew older, it did. Now, we realize how important that…
Stories are usually based on an ounce of truth with the traditions of the time. Retelling the legend from generation to generation eventually turns the story…
Mother’s Day will be celebrated this year on Sunday, May 14. It is a day to honor our mother, but for some of us, it is…
The world is changing rapidly, but most assuredly our not-so-united states are in mass confusion. This is not the first time (nor will it be the…
It’s amazing how rapidly babies develop, mentally and physically. When we were younger, it was thought that children were to be seen and not heard. Kindergarten…
Since the dawn of mankind, there has been a bond between animals and man. It began with the cave man hunting animals for food and then,…
It’s time to say goodbye to 2016. It was a year to remember, especially in the political arena. From moment to moment no one was sure…
Here it comes – the Holiday rush – so much to do at work, and even more to do at home! There is not enough time…
The United States Marines are a branch of service unto themselves. They have proven themselves in battle with determination and tenacity since the sea battles of…
Before electricity or engines, the heavy haulers were the draft horses. They were used in the agricultural industry to work on the farms and haul produce…
In the beginning, Gene Roddenberry attempted to “boldly go where no man had gone before” when he created the television series Star Trek. This unique science…
During the late 18th century and the early 19th century Napoleon Bonaparte was France’s Emperor and a great military leader who conquered many European nations. He…
Greece was the first country to host the modern Olympic Games. The year was 1896, and athletes from all over the world came to show their…
