Valentine’s Day in other cultures is just as sweet
Japan’s celebration of Valentine’s Day has a unique twist. On February 14, only women give gifts of chocolate to men. Some of these gifts, known as giri…
Category: Seasonal
Florists’ secrets for keeping cut flowers fresh
Florists say cut flowers will use water faster and wilt faster if they are placed in bright sunlight or in drafty locations. The cooler they are kept, the…
African-American history month: Beauty pioneer Annie Malone
Madam C.J. Walker is probably the best-known African-American woman entrepreneur of her era — born Sarah Breedlove in 1867 to former slaves and orphaned…
Groundhog Day captures imaginations
Groundhog Day has captured the hearts and attention of people around the world. Every year on February 2, people eagerly await the emergence of…
African-American History Month: Garrett Morgan’s lifesaving inventions
In the annals of African American history, Garrett Morgan stands out as an innovator and a hero. Born in 1877 in Paris, Kentucky, Morgan’s inventive mind…
The ancient medicine ball helps with strength and coordination
The medicine ball dates back to ancient Greece, where the physician Hippocrates had them sewn out of animal skins and stuffed with sand. He told patients…
What will happen in 2024?
The year 2024 is a leap year, so there will be 29 days in February. The calendar can’t be used again until the year 2052. 2024 is the 24th year of the…
Balance yourself properly as you walk
Moderate exercise like walking does some very good things for your health, especially if you haven’t exercised regularly for some time. Doctors at the…
Strive for the body fat of a … pig
The average pig today has a lower body fat percentage than the average American. The average American man has about 28 percent body fat and the average…
Cider companies revive wassailing
“Love and joy come to you, and to you your wassail to; and God bless you and send you a happy New Year.” In the lush orchards of the Pacific Northwest, a…