by April Dray Hiking in Ohio can lead to some interesting pieces of the past. By now, you’ve likely heard of (and explored) the abandoned Moonville Tunnel. But did you know there’s also another abandoned railroad tunnel and ghost town remnants hiding in Athens County just a few miles away? Most people don’t, however, it’s justContinue reading “Travel Thursday: Hike To An Abandoned Village And King’s Hollow Tunnel In Ohio.”
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History Lesson Tuesdays: US shoots down UFOs over Lake Huron and Canada
by Tia Ghose The U.S. shot down a UFO over Lake Huron on Sunday, while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the U.S. shot down an unidentified flying object over the Yukon, Canada at his request. An unidentified flying object (UFO) was shot down over Lake Huron in Michigan on Sunday (Feb. 12) — the fourthContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: US shoots down UFOs over Lake Huron and Canada”
Travel Thursdays: We Bet You Didn’t Know There Was A Miniature City In Washington State.
by Sherri Adams Washington State is full of exciting destinations for adventure seekers. Whether you enjoy exploring the great outdoors or learning something new at one of our many museums, the Evergreen State has plenty to offer. Although you’re probably familiar with our state’s major cities, we’d be willing to bet you might not know a miniatureContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: We Bet You Didn’t Know There Was A Miniature City In Washington State.”
History Lesson Tuesdays: 26 History Facts That Will Shock and Amaze Your Students
by Jeanne Croteau Our world is full of amazing stories just waiting to be shared and discovered. Researchers, historians, and archaeologists have given us so much information about our collective past, and many times what we learn is simply mind-blowing! Here’s a list of surprising history facts for kids that you can share in yourContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: 26 History Facts That Will Shock and Amaze Your Students”
Healthcare Mondays: Scientists find an ancient virus might be the key to treating lung cancer
by Bethany Dawson The remnants of ancient viruses that remain in human DNA can help people fight lung cancer, a new study has found. Scientists from the Francis Crick Institute, partly funded by Cancer Research UK, have found that these viruses, called endogenous retroviruses, are dormant in most people but can be awoken in cancer tissue. But whenContinue reading “Healthcare Mondays: Scientists find an ancient virus might be the key to treating lung cancer”
It’s the Law: Legal loophole: Get your child married to get out of paying child support
by Dillon Erickson Q. My ex is trying to get out of paying child support by concocting a plan for our 16- year-old daughter to get married. Can he do that? A. The short answer is yes, for now. In Idaho, a court can only make child custody and child support decisions for a minor childContinue reading “It’s the Law: Legal loophole: Get your child married to get out of paying child support”
History Lesson Tuesdays: Memorial Day
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2023 will occur on Monday, May 29. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holidayContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: Memorial Day”
Mental Health Mondays: 8 Ways to Make a Narcissist Respect You
In today’s article, I’m empowering you with eight ways to make a narcissist respect you… forever. Are you ready? Let’s dive in. Let’s face it, knowing how to make a narcissist respect you isn’t easy. If you’ve ever wondered to yourself or asked yourself the question, “how to make a narcissist respect me,” then this article isContinue reading “Mental Health Mondays: 8 Ways to Make a Narcissist Respect You”
True Crime Sundays: Police Investigating Homicide Outside Wisconsin Tavern, Suspect in Custody
by Devin Willems MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – A suspect was taken into custody after an alleged shooting incident happened outside a tavern in Wisconsin that killed a person. According to the Madison Police Department, on May 5 around 12:15 a.m., officers were sent to the Badger Tavern for a reported shooting. The tavern is onContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: Police Investigating Homicide Outside Wisconsin Tavern, Suspect in Custody”
I Taught in San Francisco. Children Are Trained to Be Offended
by James Vescovi After five years, I’m leaving San Francisco, having fulfilled my mission of helping my elderly parents at the end of their lives. As I depart, I’m pessimistic about whether San Franciscans can solve the problems of homelessness, drug use, and crime that have made the national news, particularly after Whole Foods decidedContinue reading “I Taught in San Francisco. Children Are Trained to Be Offended”
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