The case against Christmas chaos
The kids have been eyeing those presents for a long time. They are itching to open them. Then on Christmas morning (or Christmas Eve), they tear into the…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader's money, real estate, and business coverage.
Branching out: The history of the artificial Christmas tree
Peek in the average American’s home during the holidays and you’re likely to find an artificial Christmas tree. The American Christmas Tree Association…
Hanukkah yesterday and today
The story of Hanukkah begins in Greek Seleucid Empire-occupied Israel in the year 164 B.C. King Antiochus and his soldiers entered the Temple of Solomon…
Avoid holiday stress that could tie you up
It is possible to enjoy the holidays without becoming totally stressed and exhausted. Here are a few ways to do it: * Shopping: Order early from the…
Christmas songs from the 70s: Dated or enduring?
The 1970s started with the upbeat rhythm of The Jackson 5 and a 12-year-old Michael Jackson belting the 1934 song “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” in the…
Many medical students consider quitting
A quarter of U.S. medical students are considering quitting their studies, according to The Hill. A survey of 2,212 medical students from 91 countries…
FDA to ban toxic hair straighteners
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule to ban hair-straightening products that contain or emit formaldehyde, according to the…
Strep throat infections surge
Strep throat infection rates are higher than usual this year, and experts fear that surging cases may worsen an ongoing amoxicillin shortage, according to…
Average body temperature is not what you think
The average human body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Everyone knows that, right? According to a new study published in September in JAMA…
Health insurance perks you may be missing
Did you know that your health insurance might cover more than just clinic visits and medical procedures? Many health insurance plans offer a variety of…