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One family member never wants quarantine to end
General Interest

One family member never wants quarantine to end

Here’s the one family member who wants you to always work from home: Fido. Chances are the family dog has had a fantastic time in quarantine with lots of…

byRick GoodAugust 1, 2020July 12, 2026
Virus lockdowns have been good for animals
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Virus lockdowns have been good for animals

Coronavirus lockdowns have been good for animals Wild animals and even domestic animals have had a good couple of months with a dramatic drop in deaths on…

byRick GoodAugust 1, 2020July 12, 2026
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Pet Pals Mouth Disease: A big health problem

The number one health problem in adult cats and dogs is not obesity, disease or parasites, though these problems get a lot of publicity. Surprisingly, the…

byRick GoodJuly 1, 2020July 12, 2026
General Interest

People will change their lives because of Covid. Maybe.

After a couple months of quarantine, commentators across the world are speculating about what will happen to relationships and the world. Will the divorce…

byRick GoodJuly 1, 2020July 11, 2026
General Interest

One virus was the scourge of humans

As bad as Covid-19 has been, it is not even close to the worst viral disease that has swept humanity. That honor probably goes to smallpox, a disease so…

byRick GoodJuly 1, 2020July 11, 2026
General Interest

Old-fashioned social distancing gets a boost at drive-ins

The coronavirus may actually be helping one kind of business: Drive-in Theaters. What better way to go out, see a movie and still maintain social…

byRick GoodJune 1, 2020July 11, 2026
Lightning takes a shocking toll
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Lightning takes a shocking toll

While lightning rarely makes headlines like other weather disasters, its combined effects are more serious. It kills more Americans each year than…

byRick GoodJune 1, 2020July 12, 2026
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Krumpli nudel and other ideas for ‘poor day’ dinner

Krumpli nudel and other ideas for poor days If you ask grandma about cooking on poor days, chances are she has a recipe. In every culture and community,…

byRick GoodJune 1, 2020July 11, 2026
General Interest

What time is mocktail hour?

In one of the latest trends that could be voted Best Oxymoron, consumers are heading to cocktail bars and buying boozy drinks with no booze. The…

byRick GoodMay 1, 2020July 11, 2026
General Interest

Your home has secrets known to few

From tiny holes in the siding to wainscoting or the drawer under the oven, your house may include a number of features that serve a purpose even the most…

byRick GoodMay 1, 2020July 11, 2026

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