The term dressed to kill has taken on a whole new meaning. Dangerous chemicals are now so ubiquitous they are in our water supply, the food we eat, and even—the clothing we wear. What Are PFAS? PFAS stands for the almost impossible-to-pronounce perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances—also known as “forever chemicals.” The reason they are called…
It’s Easy to See Wildlife When Visiting Alaska’s Glacier Bay
By Lewis Leung From Star Tribune Glacier Bay National Park—Visiting zoos and aquariums can make that connection to wild animals, but immersing oneself in their natural habitats in the vast and pristine wilderness is even better. That’s what we discovered when spending five days camping and boating in Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve….
Food Historian Claims Pizza and Carbonara Are American Not Italian Foods
Food history professor Alberto Grandi made some polarizing claims in a recent interview, saying many Italian dishes are actually more American in heritage. Grandi, who teaches at the University of Parma in Italy, told the Financial Times that he had been questioning the authenticity of certain “Made in Italy” dishes for years, specifically naming pizza, carbonara and…
This Twin Cities Guru Is Changing How We Look at Gardening
By Nancy Ngo From Star Tribune (Minneapolis) A fifth-generation gardener from Bailey Nurseries takes a make-it-fun approach. Minneapolis—Are you a Martha, a Kelly or a Tommy? Garden guru Ryan McEnaney uses those three gardening personalities (based on real people) to help you determine your gardening style. McEnaney, a member of the fifth generation working at…
PHOTOS: Storm Chaser Captures Multicolored Auroras Dancing Over Canadian Prairies, Surreal Storms
April 15, 2023
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The storm chaser checked his phone for the umpteenth time. He saw real-time solar wind parameters all lined up for a northern lights display of epic proportions. Indeed, weather photographer Gunjan Sinha, 44, anticipated he was going to have a fun night. Sinha is blessed with his flat prairie province, Saskatchewan, ranking among the top…
Lee County, Florida: Unanticipated Bonus Compliments of Hurricane Ian
Walking along the Fort Myers Yacht Basin in the center of the city, you would never know that several months ago it was littered with boats and destruction—havoc wreaked by Hurricane Ian. The feeling of calm felt almost eerie as I remembered the horrific TV images of months past. Lee County’s Fort Myers and Bonita…
Profiles in History: William Harlow Reed: Wyoming’s Fossil Hunter
April 15, 2023
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William Harlow Reed (1848–1915) was the eldest of 10 children born to Scottish parents. Born in Connecticut at the start of the California Gold Rush, he grew up hearing stories about western expansion, Indian fights, great discoveries of natural fortunes and fossils, and battles of the Civil War. He ran away from home several times…
Woman Alters Her Prom Dress For 5-Year-old to Wear to Daddy-Daughter Dance, See How She Looks
A mom who was struggling to find inspiration for her daughter’s dress for the annual daughter-daddy dance decided to alter her own prom dress for the little girl to wear on her special day. (SWNS) Mom-of-three Lexi Donelson had worn the turquoise dress to her prom in April 2012 with her high school sweetheart, Dewey,…
Timelapse Video: Dad Takes Photo of His Son Every Day for 30 Years, Now Son Continues the Tradition
A son who had his photo taken every day for 30 years by his devoted dad has now taken the reins on the lifelong project by continuing to take a selfie every single day. The pair has even compiled their massive image collection into a moving timelapse video. Cory McLeod was born in North Yorkshire,…
4 Ways to Deal With High Interest Rates in Every Part of Your Business
By Daniel Altman Thanks to inflation and the Federal Reserve’s response, interest rates are now at their highest levels in 15 years. The nationwide average for 30-year mortgages is over 6 percent, credit card rates have gone north of 23 percent and even the federal government is paying close to 5 percent on an annual…
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