How two brothers invented human flight
Just about everyone who dried laundry over a fire — a common habit in the 1700s — had seen this before: the drying fabric billowed upward over 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.
Peonies: The ‘flower of prosperity’ thrives long after the gardener is gone
Peonies’ huge blossoms and sweet scent bring memories of Grandma’s garden. In fact, they might be the same plants. They are still flowering long after she…
You can take control of your brain health
A study from the U.K. has some surprising results: You can do something to take care of your brain, and you can do it today. In the landmark study,…
Why you need more vitamin C
Even if you have a glass of orange juice and take a multivitamin every day, you might still need more vitamin C. Here’s why: 1. Low vitamin C is very…
Choosing the best (and safest) seafood options
Seafood is a popular summer dining choice, whether grilled, broiled, steamed or fried. Use these seafood buying tips to help you choose the healthiest and…
Food allergy sufferers rearrange their lives
Eight foods cause 90 percent of all food allergic reactions: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy and wheat. People often blame wheat for…
What your bones would tell you
If your bones could talk, they would first explain that they are living things and become stronger with the right nutrients and exercise. Until age 20 –…
Salmon patties provide a light alternative to beef burgers
Light and versatile, these salmon patties pack a powerful nutritional punch with fewer calories than a beef patty, and can be prepared and cooked in just…
It’s summer: Watch out for kids and pedestrians
Nice weather means that more people are outside. Kids are playing and more walkers and joggers are out every day. Drivers beware. A child struck by a car…
Bone up on fall prevention
You might be a physically coordinated person, strong and in control of your body, but you can still fall down. Falls are the number one cause of injuries…