Head Scratchers & Good Stuff to Know

It's National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day...National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day is celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon following the March Equinox. Easter dinner is best suited for this day since the tables will already be filled with delicious dishes that include ham. March to... Sign in to see full entry.

While driving to school I see this dog. I know where he lives but it is a few miles from his home. I know all the dogs from this particular housing unit, so I normally toss them treats when they are out with their humans. I've been called the dog whisperer ever since I pulled over and told one dog... Sign in to see full entry.

Syphilis began to spread in Europe in the 1490s. Known as pox or the French disease, syphilis was spread by sexual contact, and before the development of antibiotics, there was no cure. The more minor symptoms included patchy hair loss and open sores, but during the late stages of the disease, the... Sign in to see full entry.

This conversation came up after we lost a second family member just three days ago. The tough topic of burial came up and our family was discussing the pros and cons of burial versus cremation. The one thing that we all understand is that nobody escapes death, so a decision must be made regarding... Sign in to see full entry.

Cheese, by far, was shown to be the most protective food against age-related cognitive decline, even late into life. Cheese may be high in fat, but it’s a fermented food. And fermented foods contain a variety of beneficial bacteria that are good for a healthy gut. Our intestinal microbiome is shown... Sign in to see full entry.

His tragic death in the autumn of 1997 due to a plane crash on the California coast left fans sickened at the loss of such a talented folk singer. Gone way before his time at the age of 59, his music hits "Take Me Home, Country Roads" Thank God I'm a Country Boy," and "Rocky Mountain High," was... Sign in to see full entry.

A few presidents have dealt with unique situations and some are not so good. Well liked by those who knew him, the only president and vice president not elected to office was Republican Gerald Ford. Using the 25th Amendment, President Richard Nixon appointed Ford as vice president after Spiro Agnew... Sign in to see full entry.

I heard tell of it from a few country folks, but I never knew for sure where it was located. Today I found out that "Overyonder" can be found in Seneca, South Carolina. Sign in to see full entry.

Body odor was once viewed as a masculine thing, so up until the beginning of the 20th century, very little was done to cover up body stank in men. Although there were a few attempts before 1935 at covering up offensive human smells, the first being the trademarked deodorant "Mum" that came out in... Sign in to see full entry.

Many people live in areas where mold and mildew are an issue. Wet basements are really bad about adding to the problems that come from these two big allergy triggers that can often lead to respiratory problems that stem from mold spores. Left untreated, mold and mildew are damaging to walls,... Sign in to see full entry.