Fancy apples take over groceries
August means apples and apples remain a North American favorite. Americans eat 28 pounds of apples per year. In fact, all of North America is crazy for…
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Nutrition: Apples mainly live up to reputation
In its 2015 April Fool’s edition, the very scientific and proper Journal of the American Medical Association published a paper entitled, in part:…
Rare varieties a feast for the apple lover
Two tips for apple adventurers: 1. Don’t judge an apple by its skin. Bright red means nothing, according to Rowan Jacobsen, author of Apples of Uncommon…
Dog is a penguin’s best friend
We all know about sheepherding dogs and pooches that protect livestock or rescue little Timmy from the well. But have you heard about the dogs that…
How to become a roller coaster designer
Among jobs with cool factor, roller coaster designer has to rank pretty high. You get paid to create something that will scare the dickens out of people…
Back-to-school is big business
It’s an annual tradition for many: lugging the kids around for clothing and other supplies at back-to-school time. But it’s also big business, with this…
How to fight off a shark (it could happen!)
Thankfully, your chances of encountering a shark are quite slim. But the fact of the matter is, warmer waters mean they’re showing up in more and more…
Hot-blooded ‘Mad Anthony’ Wayne: Hero of American Revolution (and possible ghost)
Hot-blooded “Mad Anthony” Wayne: Hero of the American Revolution History has its share of colorful figures, so it may come as little surprise that one…
Small calorie economies
Try these tips for a not-so-bad diet cheat: – Hamburger taco. You find yourself at a fast food place and everyone is having burgers. You could get the…
Enduring a ponderous golf partner
Ever been in a foursome with a player who ponders every shot like he’s taking a college entry exam? According to former PGA pro Ted Eleftheriou, founder…