Dogs can suffer in scorching heat
Dogs need walks every day, but be sure to protect them so they don’t get overheated or burned. 1. Look for shady and grassy routes. You and your dog will…
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Franklin’s quip tells of the high stakes of independence
Franklin’s quip reveals the high stakes of independence It was a blast heard round the world, a declaration of treason as much as independence by a…
The national happy march satisfies the urge to conduct the band
If you are older, you may not have heard it for a while. If you are younger, you may never have heard it. Either way, on July 4, find the The Stars &…
Rotten fishy smells
Research has shown that the ability to detect the smell of rotting fish is located on a gene named TAAR5. But in October 2020, new research showed that 2…
Dennis Quaid adopted
In 2020, a six-year-old black cat was awaiting a new family at the Lynchburg, Va., Humane Society. The cat’s name was Dennis Quaid. He was adopted by…
Brush right, guard your teeth
Dentists say people are brushing too hard. Using the wrong technique or a stiff toothbrush can cause gum recession and lead to periodontal disease. The…
Scientists study thunderstorm asthma
Walking through a field of weeds might give some an asthma attack, but a thunderstorm? According to the journal PLOS ONE, researchers in Australia think…
June 1 to July 4: Fireworks Safety Month: Plan to make your 4th of July a safer celebration, 256 wor
Here are the best fireworks safety tips we can give you: Obey the law and use common sense. Most parts of the U.S. have limitations on the types of…
Diet suggestions could prevent painful gout
Did you know that gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis in men? It affects 3.4 million American men, causing sometimes excruciating pain…
A 51st state? How could it change the flag
Flag Day, June 14 A 51st state? How it could change the flag The old Stars and Stripes could change its look if another state is added, but some things…