How to tell a great fish story
The only thing better than a good fish is a good fish story, which are all true, or at least mostly true, or possibly just based on a true story. But the…
Month: August 2021
Dover sole photo should be captioned: CC BY-SA 4.0
Don’t kiss a fish Strange things have happened between man and fish. In 2017, a man in Bournemouth, England, caught a six-inch Dover sole. In the…
Where the buffalo roam: Month-ahead travel
Month-ahead travel note! Where the buffalo roam: Visit the roundup In movies and stories, the thunder of buffalo stampeding across the American plains…
American bison by the numbers
(National Bison Association and U.S. Dept of Interior) * Estimated size of the North American herd: 385,000. * Estimated size prior to 1600: 30 million to…
Toxic algae causes rapid death in animals, sickness in humans
If you and your dog love to swim, beware of the deadly blue’green algae blooms that infect rivers, streams, ponds and lakes throughout the United States…
Don’t let social media make you sick (or think you are)
She had a headache, but it was really a brain tumor! He had a backache, but it was really a broken back! But hold on. Doctors say common symptoms usually…
A fair sampling of the best state fair fare
August is state fair time and while we might care who has the best lamb, and we might want to hit the free concert, we will definitely buy fair food — an…
Health Briefs
Fitness trackers may help with weight loss goals If you’re trying to drop some weight, a fitness tracker might boost your chances of success. According to…
Got ear buds? Beware of hearing loss
They’re small, they’re discreet and just about everybody uses them these days. Ear buds are a ubiquitous accessory, but users should be cautious –…
When walking hurts
Maybe you’re just starting a walking routine or you’re a walking veteran with years of brisk daily walks under your belt. Either way, it’s no fun when…