Borax, a combination of sodium, boron, and oxygen, is a natural substance mined from the earth in its crude form, found in abundance in the deserts of California and Nevada. Powdered borax is white, consisting of soft, colorless crystals that dissolve in water. Borax is an ingredient in many detergents, cosmetics, and enamel glazes. The…
Nathan Hale: A Patriot to Remember
December 14, 2021
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It’s the fall of 1776 and New York City is under attack. The Declaration of Independence had birthed the United States of America barely two months earlier, and there was no turning back for the colonists. General George Washington had freed Boston in March and was slowly turning his army into a genuine fighting force….
Christmas Songs and Carols: The Stories Behind the Music
Christmas delivers more traditions, festivities, and entertainments than all other American holidays combined. Worshippers sing traditional carols and hymns, and light Advent candles. In their churches and homes, they set up nativity scenes, a practice created in 1223 by St. Francis of Assisi. On the other side of the fence are secular holiday traditions. Originally…
Homeschooling: Ideas to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Welcome to the sparkliest time of the year—New Year’s Eve. It’s a time for reminiscing and cherishing memories from the past year and welcoming in the new year with shouts of good cheer and toasts to prosperity for the year to come. Spend some time in the days leading up to New Year’s Eve learning…
Woman Self-Renovates Her Old Flat for $6,600 Using Upcycled Furniture and Freebie Items
A woman has turned her council flat into her dream home over lockdown for under 5,000 pounds (approx. US$6,600). Emma Campbell, 30, a digital marketing trainer, got her flat from the council when she was just 17 years old. Since then, she bought the flat for herself, and over the lockdown, she transformed it into her…
Astro Photographer Uses 200,000 Moon Photos to Show Exaggerated Lunar Craters and Texture
Making good use of the clear night skies in Arizona, where he recently moved, astronomy buff Andrew McCarthy sets up his telescope camera in his backyard to take spectacular shots of the moon. After the pandemic halted his career working for a tech startup, the digital artist/photographer struck out to turn his passion into a…
Saratoga Springs, New York: Three Attractions To Visit
December 14, 2021
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Saratoga Springs, New York, is a small east coast town famed for its horse racing history and replenishing natural spas. Situated right between Albany (New York’s capital city) and picturesque Lake George, Saratoga Springs has bountiful offerings for travelers of every age and background. Below we’ll explore a very brief history of the small New…
‘It’s Just Lovely’: Man Who Has Been Santa Claus for the Past 35 Years Shares His Journey
With the holiday season upon us and Christmas approaching soon, a professional Santa Claus from England shares his experience and tips for parents to make their family visit to Santa this year a truly memorable one. “Henley Santa,” Michael Facherty, 70, who resides in Reading, UK, has been a professional Santa for the past 35…
How to Build a Business and a Family at the Same Time
By Ryan McGrath It’s common for entrepreneurs to feel as though they need to choose between their personal and professional lives. Oftentimes, young leaders are simultaneously growing their businesses and their families. As a result, your days can become taxing. From playtime to board meetings and everything in between, learning how to juggle a successful…
Sweet and Savory Ideas for Homemade Food Gifts to Make for Your Loved Ones
The best gifts are homemade from the heart. For Belinda Smith-Sullivan, a chef, author, and food entrepreneur in Trenton, South Carolina, “if I really want to show someone how important they are to me, I show that in the form of a handmade food gift.” Growing up, her family was “of very modest means, and…
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