Fancy manure makes its social debut
Let’s talk animal waste and rotten plants. The subject is all the rage these days as compost (animal waste and rotten plants) has elevated into…
Category: General Interest
The world’s most expensive weddings
You can probably guess which lavish weddings of our era were high-dollar affairs. If you guessed Lady Diana Spencer and Prince Charles, you’d be right….
Juneteenth: America’s second Independence Day
While many Americans celebrate Juneteenth or are at least familiar with it, others might still be acquainting themselves with the holiday that began with…
Extreme golf: Yes, it’s a thing, and yes, it’s extreme
When you think of extreme sports, you probably think of something like wingsuit gliding or cave diving, rather than, say, golf. But people love extremes…
Master swordsmith Goro Masamune forges a katana with an assistant. This painting is from the 18th c
Treasure: The priceless missing sword of Japan The fate of treasures in war: They are intentionally destroyed, stolen, or they simply vanish. One of those…
The secret life of milkweed
Even its name classifies it as unwanted, but milkweed plays a crucial role in nature — and the average garden. Most famous for its role in hosting…
Here’s how to stretch effectively
Whether you are going to play a sport, lift weights at the gym, or do an exercise routine, you’ll be better at it — and less likely to hurt yourself –…
Celebrate Arbor Day by planting the right tree in your yard
A tree can add beauty to your landscape and value to your home, but choosing its location can be tricky. Consider both the type of tree you want and its…
Retirees should prepare for healthcare sticker shock
Retirees now live longer and often enjoy a higher quality of life than in decades past. However, longer lifespans make financial security, especially in…
Meet the guy paid to watch paint dry
For paint R&D technician Matthew Risbridger, no day is ever quite the same. After clocking in at the laboratory, he’ll look at requests from clients,…