Contagious disease and the spread of virus
As the first reports of the 2019 coronavirus emerged from Wuhan, China, it was easy to trace its path: First, to cities in mainland China, then Taiwan,…
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Virus answers from the CDC
What if I get a product shipped from China? Although 2019-nCoV is still new, the CDC says, “In general, because of poor survivability of these…
St Patrick’s Day: Wearin’ the green brings us together
People still say “everybody’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day.” Not that most people are really interested in whether or not their forbearers actually came…
Whatever your age, take steps now to make your hearing last for life
One in every 10 Americans has some degree of hearing loss. That includes teenagers, children, and adults. Though age is a factor, hearing loss isn’t a…
In every culture and era, humans have wanted a Valentine
Each year on February 14, millions of decorated cards are exchanged by husbands and wives, friends and lovers, boys and girls. In spite of its great…
Presidents Day: One time everyone agreed
Strange to think, but there was one time in the United States of America that everyone pretty much agreed on who should be president. That was the first…
Happy 200th birthday, Susan B
February 15 marks the 200th anniversary of Susan B. Anthony’s birth. Best known for her fight for women’s voting rights, Anthony was an abolitionist and…
One small step for man, one giant leap for bovines
Want a distraction from Valentine’s Day? Consider this fun February anniversary: Feb. 18 marks the 90th anniversary of the first cow to fly in an…
Black History Month: In memory of Toni Morrison
The passing of Toni Morrison in August 2019 marked the loss of one of the most impactful authors of modern times. Morrison was the first black woman to…
Got snow? Get creative without a sled!
Sleds and snowboarding may never get old, but if you want your experience kicked up a notch, try using a different device for sledding. Tubes — Who said…