Hidden Grand Canyon town depends on helicopters and mules
The 6 million people who visit the Grand Canyon every year are always dazzled by the sights, but most won’t make the long trek to a tiny village tucked…
Category: General Interest
Enjoy a day at the zoo
The best zoos in the U.S. aren’t just places for people to see animals up close — they protect and care for some of our planet’s most vulnerable…
The short history of anti-perspirant
Humans have always smelled a little funky, and we’ve always been self-conscious about it. For thousands of years — long before modern indoor showers and…
Ferdinand Habsburg: The man who won’t be king
In 1531, Ferdinand I of the powerful Habsburg dynasty became the King of Germany, Bohemia, Hungary and Croatia, Archduke of Austria, and Holy Roman…
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…
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…
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 –…