What to Know about Reindeer
For most of us, Yuletide is the season when reindeer become a topic of conversation. But reindeer populations have been declining recently because of climate changes. In fact, the last three decades have seen numbers plummet by 60% due to global warming disrupting the...
Foods to Help Combat the Holidays’ High Cholesterol
It’s that time of year again when holiday festivities cause tummies to pack on some extra pounds. That means cholesterol levels would be affected, too. There’s a difference between types of cholesterol – the good and the bad. To fight the good fight against bad...
Founding Father Benjamin Franklin’s Influence on American Agriculture
Many historians have called Benjamin Franklin an agricultural leader in young America. Here's a glimpse into why. Benjamin Franklin lived primarily in the city, but he also had an affinity for agriculture and farm life. And, after he retired from his printing...
Antarctic Sponge Has Key to Eliminating Resistant Staph Bacteria MRSA
According to the American Chemical Society’s journal, Organic Letters, a scientific team from the University of South Florida (USF) has isolated and tested an extract from Antarctic sponge. The extract, dubbed Dendrilla membranosa, yields a natural chemical product...
A Parent’s Checklist When Choosing Nursery Glider (or Rocker)
As any new Mom would know, getting one’s household ready for the new addition to the family can be a time of countless nesting preparations. And one item that always seems to crop up in conversation is the choice of nursery rocker or glider, simply because Moms want...
How Many Solar Panels Will I Need?
Heating and cooling a home means energy expenses. Using solar energy as a solution can help reduce energy costs. But how many solar panels are needed to power my house? Here are a few variables to keep in mind that will help us arrive at an answer. First, we need...
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What Is an Example of a Famous Volcanic Eruption?
Volcanic eruptions take place when magma, which is the molten rock found underneath the earth's surface, spews out of a fissure on the earth's crust. When magma reaches the surface in an eruption, it is then called lava. Eruptions can be explosive or slow-moving....
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