Julie Hambleton
Freelance Writer
There have been some articles floating around the internet claiming that if you often have stains on your clothes, it is a sign of intelligence. Well, sorry to all those clumsy Chloes out there who can’t seem to keep themselves stain-free, but this is not true. Here’s why. Having Stains On Your Clothes Does Not […]
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Back around the turn of the century, a special “dent” corn known for its red color that almost made it look like rubies traveled from the Appalachia to the islands of Charleston, South Carolina. Who was particularly interested in this beautiful, bright red corn? Bootleggers, that’s who. They knew that the red pearls made the […]
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Many of us take our ability to receive an education for granted. How many times did we complain about having to go to school when we were kids or to class in university or college? Meanwhile, there are people in the world like Claver Bizimungu who would have loved to have the same opportunity. He […]
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Giant flowers that bloom when you walk past them might seem like something out of a fairy tale, but in Jerusalem, they’re real! Installed as part of a project to improve the city’s Valero Square, they are bringing a lot of joy, light, and shade to the citizens who live there. (1) Giant Flowers Bloom […]
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If anyone thought that guy who built an elaborate tiny restaurant for the squirrels in his neighborhood was over-the-top, wait until they see the full-fledged tiny chicken coop town this guy built for his wife’s chickens, complete with hotels, cafes, and even a jailhouse for miscreants [1]. The man’s wife owns a flock of chickens […]
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Grandmas are the cutest and sweetest people ever. The love they have for their grandkids is so great and undeniable. Generally speaking, grandparents can love their grandkids more than their actual children. This might be due to the following reasons For whatever reason they have, grandparents (grandmas especially) go above and beyond for their grandkids. […]
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Shire Horse owners Donald MacIntyre and Jane Lipington thought they were going to have to put one of their prized mares, Beatrice, down. Then, the incredible happened: Her stablemate Beau stepped in and saved the dying horse. This story is almost too amazing to believe. Stable Mate Saves Dying Horse According to The Telegraph, one […]
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Going through cancer is tough on everyone involved, in particular the person who is suffering from the illness. When the disease reaches the terminal phase, the sick person is most concerned about making sure their loved ones will be taken care of when they are gone. Rarely are they thinking about the well-being of people […]
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Have you ever dreamed of riding a bike all the way across America? Well, you’re in luck: soon you will be able to. The Great American Rail Trail will be a coast-to-coast bike trail from Washington D.C. to Washington State. (1) The United States Building A Coast-To-Coast Bike Trail The multi-use trail will cross 12 […]
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Cancer is never easy, but it is especially difficult when it’s your own child going through it. This family from Western Australia’s baby girl had Neuroblastoma. Not only did they have to grieve the loss of their daughter, but they also had to explain to their two little boys that their baby sister was going […]
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For those of us who have washing machines in our homes, we probably don’t see them as dangerous objects. For little children, however, they can quite literally be death traps. This Colorado family had a near-tragedy when their three-year-old got trapped in the washer. This is the message they have for all parents with washing […]
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Traditional hunts are a part of many cultures. There are arguments on both sides as to whether or not they should be allowed to continue. While some say that traditional hunts can be done in a sustainable way, this latest example was anything but. During the annual dolphin hunt in the Faroe Islands, hunters killed […]
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