At Thanksgiving dinner: Who will say grace?
Being chosen to say grace at a big family dinner is always an honor. Often, however, no one is chosen, though the prayer is expected and anticipated by…
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.
Thanksgiving fun facts
Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird of the U.S. In a letter to his daughter, he said the bald eagle had bad moral character….
Recognizing the Plymouth Thanksgiving
How the Pilgrims became America’s forefathers The town of Plymouth in Massachusetts has not always been well-known. The town and the Pilgrims who created…
Study: Combining types of exercise reduces risk
Older adults who combine weight training with the recommended amount of aerobic activity are much less likely to die early, according to a study published…
Encouraging results in Alzheimer’s drug trial
The pharmaceutical companies Biogen and Eisai are developing a new drug to slow the rate of cognitive decline among patients with Alzheimer’s disease,…
Promising cancer trial goes viral; experts urge caution
Promising clinical trial goes viral; experts urge caution You may have seen the social media posts over the past few months — cancer patients “cured of…
People with ADHD at higher risk of cardiovascular disease
Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet and Orebro University in Sweden have found that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a risk…
Apple adds medication alarms to mobile devices
If you struggle to remember to take your medications on time, a new Apple mobile device feature may help you stay on track. Apple’s Health app recently…
Turkish delight: A timeless treat
The Haci Bekir sweet shop in Istanbul has been selling Turkish delight — known as lokum in Turkish — since 1777, when the shop’s founder invented the…
After a catastrophe: How to stay safe
If you make it out of the path of a hurricane or any catastrophic event, going home may be a relief, but it is also dangerous. You’ll be thinking of home,…