Animal Instincts & Pearls of Wisdom

People come up missing every single day without explanation, so one Texas mother sent a huge thank you to the Starbucks employees, and to everyone else who stays aware of their surroundings and offers help when necessary, and actually shows concern when so many turn a blind eye to trouble. Grateful... Sign in to see full entry.

The little buggers have a habit of eating the prettiest flowers right down to the stems, and while I love their visit to my yard to dine on the corn that I leave them, I also love my flowers. This is a humane and natural way to get them to behave without causing any harm. The Self-Sufficient... Sign in to see full entry.

He was known for his trademark kisses, good looks, and charming personality. Richard Dawson undeniably knew how to pour on the charm with the female contestants on the popular game show Family Feud, but one not only caught his eye, she captured his heart. Gretchen Johnson was on Family Feud in 1981... Sign in to see full entry.

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The historical context of the phrase, "close, but no cigar" was used greatly in the early part of the twentieth century. It was said to someone who fell slightly short of a winning outcome. The phrase originates from the 1920s when cigars were handed out as prizes at state fairs and carnivals. At... Sign in to see full entry.

A language teacher was explaining to her class that in French, nouns unlike their English counterparts, are grammatically designated as masculine or feminine. '"House" in French, is feminine - "la Maison", while "pencil" in French is masculine - "le crayon."' One puzzled student asked, "What gender... Sign in to see full entry.

The mysterious three-sided “polygon” nicknamed the “Bennington Triangle” is centered around Glastenbury Mountain in Vermont. It was given the nickname by paranormal author Joseph A. Citro, denoting a series of unsolved disappearances in the area between 1945 and 1950. One case that sticks out more... Sign in to see full entry.

It has been a long time coming for those who have been overlooked due to ignorance. Today, this fifty-foot sculpture gives honor to the women of the Sioux Nation. It is located in South Dakota. The statue has been named "Dignity of Earth and Sky," and was created by artist Dale Lamphere. She casts a... Sign in to see full entry.

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