Longest migration of any creature: The Painted Ladies arrive in March and April
By mid-to-late March, people in California and along the southern U.S. border should begin to see the world’s most persistent and breathtaking traveler:…
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.
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Easter jelly beans have a colorful history
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Seniors feel the impact of isolation
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Anti-cancer drug promotes weight loss in obese mice
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Zinc for colds? Researchers are skeptical
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