One of life’s greatest pleasures is tending a garden. It is really fulfilling to see your plants flourish and to eat the veggies (or should I say fruits!) that you have grown. The world isn’t always a bed of roses, however. The fight against pests is never-ending, and in the insect kingdom, it may be…
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Upon closer inspection, their unexpected beauty becomes apparent. Clusters of these eggs are evidence of the perfect geometry in nature.I felt a combination of amazement and dread at first, as do many gardeners. “Will they have a positive or negative impact?” It occurred to me. I am relieved to report excellent news!Ally or Enemy? Why…
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When Andrea and Paul Haynes received a late-night call to “come get your daughter,” they had no idea their 13-year-old Esra’s life was slipping away. Esra had tried “chroming”—inhaling aerosol deodorant to get high—while hanging out with friends. It caused cardiac arrest and severe brain damage. Eight days later, her parents made the heartbreaking decision…
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Chroming has caused multiple deaths in Australia and around the world. It can lead to seizures, coma, organ failure, and sudden death—but it remains dangerously popular among teens. “If we had known, we would have warned her,” Paul said. “Parents need to talk to their kids.” The Haynes family is urging all parents to have…
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My friend and I were having dinner at a trendy restaurant when she suddenly noticed tiny black specks on the salad . At first, we thought they were chia seeds, but those little balls started to move . I called the waiter over in shock . The rest of the story is in the article below the photo…
Everything looked delicious, until she suddenly froze, her fork halfway to her mouth.— Do you see that? she asked, pointing at something on the plate. On the surface of the salad were tiny black specks that looked like chia seeds. For a moment, we even thought: “Maybe it’s just spices or some trendy topping.”
Life moves fast—sometimes, all you need is a quick laugh. Here are 10 witty, unexpected jokes to lift your spirits: Laughter is the best medicine, and in today’s fast-paced world, we all need a good dose of humor to lighten our day. If you love jokes that are both witty and unexpected, you’re in for…
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The day my stepmother tried to lock me away to stop me from attending her wedding, she thought she’d won. What she didn’t count on was the one detail she forgot to eliminate: me. I’m 30 now. Three months ago, my 61-year-old dad called, giddy: “I’m getting married again! To Dana!” Dana—polished, passive-aggressive, and clearly…
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“Don’t take it personally. It’s just not your day.” But she forgot my Apple Watch. I texted my best friend, Tasha, who showed up thirty minutes later and got me out. We crashed the ceremony mid-vows. I walked calmly down the aisle and handed my dad the note. He read it. Shaken. Dana sputtered excuses….
