Does brown-bagging lunch really save money?
It’s a conundrum some of us experience every school year: buy lunch or don’t buy lunch? Setting aside the health component for a moment, each family also…
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Shorter version of Leif Erikson story
Leif Erikson: His discovery had potential Christopher Columbus thought he hit gold and was wrong. Leif Erikson did hit gold (at least in the metaphoric…
Leif Erikson: He made a discovery that had potential
With stories of Vikings becoming popular, Leif Erikson also has renewed popularity as the explorer (and warrior) who was one of the early Europeans to…
The evolution of Columbus Day
Almost from the first day it was observed, the Columbus Day holiday has evolved. The first Columbus Day observation took place in 1792, a celebration in…
Magic–high tech and low tech–still amazes
All things creepy and mystical abound in October, including things magical, and, increasingly, tech magic. Magic has always followed the culture. It…
October invention The tuxedo: A brief but convoluted history
Whether you remember renting one for prom or a wedding, you likely associate a tuxedo with formal or semi-formal occasions. But have you ever wondered how…
Creepy trivia
Getting buried alive used to be a world-wide phobia. You would pass out or go into a coma and everyone would just rush you into a really early grave. It…
Soul cakes may have started the treating tradition
These days, Halloween night features little ones (and not-so-little ones) parading from house to house in search of sweets. And while the origins of…
Halloween costumes get stranger
Besides timeless classic Halloween costumes — witches, monsters, and the like, it’s fun to see what’s trending in any given year. With that in mind, here…
Hydrogen water
The newest health craze is hydrogen water which, at about $8 a bottle, makes it similar to most health crazes: It’s expensive. The idea is that adding…