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The Wild and Crazy History of Condoms90

The Wild and Crazy History of Condoms

Condoms. They’ve been at the center of birth control, disease prevention, politics, religion, medicine, and many off-color jokes, but did you know that the condom has been around for at least 15,000 years and that its first depictions were painted...

14 comments    health history std
How to care for the Giant Waxy Monkey Tree Frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor)91

How to care for the Giant Waxy Monkey Tree Frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor)

The giant waxy monkey frog, Phyllomedusa bicolor, is a fascinating large amphibian with a very striking appearance. It is an arboreal frog, native to the Amazon rain forest of South America, where its skin secritions (sapo) are used to induce hallucinations and euphoria in shamanic hunting rituals. P. bicolor is a challenging species to keep in captivity, but if its special requirements are provided for with appropriate enclosure and husbandry conditions, it makes a unique and excellent pet.

2 comments    care frog tree frog
Frog Gigging- An Introduction to a Purely Backwoods Pastime90

Frog Gigging- An Introduction to a Purely Backwoods Pastime

Yes ... this is cunning and elusive prey. Frog gigging is an experience which I largely took for granted until I moved back to civilization after a long hiatus in backwoods Florida. Though I’ve heard the term used in a derogatory or negative...

30 comments    fishing frogs gator
Midsummer Eve, the big summer celebration in Sweden!90

Midsummer Eve, the big summer celebration in Sweden!

The real summer in Sweden starts around Midsummer. This very special day is filled with delicious culinary traditions and childish games outdoors. We gather friends and family, we take each others hands and we dance around the Midsummer pole and celebrate the light night all night long. Come along with me .....

46 comments    sweden midsummer midsummer pole
Life Cycle of a Frog: Lesson Plan for Elementary Students91

Life Cycle of a Frog: Lesson Plan for Elementary Students

Frogs are fascinating creatures for young children. They make excellent specimens for the live study of life cycles or metamorphosis as the young are quite easy to raise to adulthood. How many young boys (and girls too) have revelled in the adventure of frogging at a nearby pond or water body. I am sure there are far less who have had this experience compared to the older generation. As well, many students will again encounter these creatures in the high school laboratory.

26 comments    frogs metamorphosis tadopoles
Poisonous and Venomous Spiders, Snakes and Insects in the Bahamas, Jamaica & the Caribbean Whilst On Vacation89

Poisonous and Venomous Spiders, Snakes and Insects in the Bahamas, Jamaica & the Caribbean Whilst On Vacation

Poisonous snakes and spiders await tourists whom are on their Caribbean vacations. Cheap caribbean vacations can trun into a nightmare with the countrys venomous spiders, snakes and biting bugs.

10 comments    caribbean vacations screw worm
Things to do When Porting in Nassau Bahamas91

Things to do When Porting in Nassau Bahamas

Port Nassau Bahamas.  I have been to Nassau on three different cruises and have listed things to do to make the most of Nassau's in-port experience. If you are planning a trip to Nassau, I hope you enjoy your time there. If you have already visited...

25 comments    nassau nassau bahamas
10 Fun Things To Do In Boston MA89

10 Fun Things To Do In Boston MA

For me, being a New Yorker, a weekend in Boston MA is always a great getaway from a noisy city to almost another world. Boston is old, Boston is European, but at the same time Boston is full of energy and young people, thanks to large student...

12 comments    entertainment travel boston
Sewing Frog Closures - Make Chinese Button Knots89

Sewing Frog Closures - Make Chinese Button Knots

In sewing, a "frog" is a garment fastener or decoration made from looped and coiled cording. Learn to make your own frog buttons.

5 comments    clothing sewing instructions
I Have A Frog In My Yard That Kills: The Bufo Boreas86

I Have A Frog In My Yard That Kills: The Bufo Boreas

This articles stresses the importance of recognizing the Bufo Frog, a killer of dogs and cats. It also advises First Aid if your pet comes into contact with a Bufo Frog.

47 comments    veterinarian pet owners
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