How St. Patrick’s Day evolved into a party
St. Patrick introduced Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century A.D., but it took until the 1960s for Ireland to start celebrating it like Americans….
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.
Intriguing Equinox traditions
The spring equinox, also known as the vernal equinox, occurs on March 20 at 10:46 a.m., and if you aren’t burning the Boogg this year, are you even really…
Heimlich maneuver remains best technique for relieving choking
The Heimlich maneuver (now more commonly called abdominal thrusts) has not been discredited as an effective technique for relieving choking in conscious…
Lyme time comes again
Cases of Lyme disease continue to rise sharply, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Over 89,000 cases were reported in 2023…
Protein stars in revised guidelines
The Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) have released updated dietary guidelines, and protein is the star. According to…
The revival of full-fat dairy
In a groundbreaking shift, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the dietary guidelines…
Feds say eat more meat and less sugar
The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) unveiled the newest edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans in…
Meatballs are beloved in every culture
Cooks around the world and throughout the ages searched for inspiration for dinner and few things have been more inspirational than the meatball. The…
March is Workplace Eye Health and Safety Month: Protecting your vision at work and beyond
Thousands of eye injuries occur in the U.S. each year, but up to 90 percent could be prevented simply by wearing proper safety eyewear. March is…
Most dangerous cycling scenarios
It may seem obvious, but it bears repeating: Bicycling and motor vehicles are often a dangerous combination. According to sources like the National…