The Good Old Days, Wanderlust & Happy Thoughts

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

It's Cheerful & Vibrant, and it Represents Domestic Happiness

December represents many things. The winter solstice, a year coming to an end, a deep freeze that will eventually lead to new life, and beautiful holiday wreaths and flowers. While it's technically not a flower, according to horticulturists, holly is known as Christ's thorn for Christians because of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

This Amazing Woman Beat All of the Odds, Despite Many Lifelong Setbacks

Nobel Laureate Rita Levi-Montalcini was recognized for her work in the discovery and characterization of nerve growth factors. Nerve growth factor (NGF) promotes the growth and maintenance of the nervous system in a developing system. The majority of her career has been devoted to investigating the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, November 28, 2021

The Antique Device Was Used to Control Your Thoughts from Across the Room

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Here's a Reminder to Never Allow Yourself to Be Ripped Off in Any Situation

A bottle of water at Costco is $0.25. The same bottle in the supermarket is worth about $0.50. The same bottle in a bar costs $2. In a good restaurant or hotel, it can be worth up to $3. At an airport or on the plane, you may be charged $5. The bottle and the brand is the same, the only thing that... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, November 27, 2021

When I Was a Kid, This Was One of My Favorite Discoveries

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Friday, November 26, 2021

The Special Hidden Meaning Behind This Famous Vintage Christmas Special

In 1965, Charles Schulz, a devout Christian, and creator of the Peanuts comic strip, was asked to create a Christmas special for CBS featuring the Peanuts Characters. He agreed with one requirement, that they allow him to include the story of the birth of Jesus. Although the station's executives... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, November 25, 2021

The Language of Love, the Meanings Have Changed, But the Thought Has Not

The holiday table setting often features a centerpiece with flowers. In Victorian culture, flowers were the language of love. Flowers had powerful meanings in the Victorian Era and were often given as a way to express emotions. However, meanings and traditions change throughout time and culture.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021

The Turkey's Bad Wrap...Tom Isn't Completely at Fault After All

According to the age-old legend, eating turkey makes people feel tired because it contains an amino acid called tryptophan. This molecule travels into the brain, where it’s converted into a neurotransmitter called serotonin, which in turn is converted into a hormone called melatonin that leads to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, November 22, 2021

For the Sake of Keeping Up with My Ornery Side...I Simply Have to Do It

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Sunday, November 21, 2021

Along With Her Famous Daughter, This Famous Birthday Girl Sees Dead People

Actress Goldie Hawn, born November 21, 1945, is an American actress, producer, and singer. She rose to fame on the NBC sketch comedy program Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In from1968 to 1970, before going on to receive the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance... Sign in to see full entry.

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Our world is bursting with nostalgia, unexplained, beautiful, fascinating, and hidden situations and destinations. When it comes to the paranormal and ghosts, "for the believer no proof is necessary. For the skeptic, no proof is possible."

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