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A historic event: American black widow spiders bring victory in World War I and II98

A historic event: American black widow spiders bring victory in World War I and II

Few people are aware of how black widow spiders contributed to the World War II effort, but they had a significant impact. In fact, a LIFE magazine article published on August 30thof 1943 credited each of several government employed arachnids with...

21 comments    america war usa
Don't Freak Out! Strange Facts About Our Friend The Spider95

Don't Freak Out! Strange Facts About Our Friend The Spider

You’ve see them in the basement; you’ve see them in the attic; you’ve seen them in your garden, your bathroom, your car, and even your bedroom! Gangly, leggy monstrosities with more eyes than you can keep up with—creepy, scuttling vermin...

40 comments    bugs spider spiders
Traditional Cambodian (Khmer) Wedding Ceremonies93

Traditional Cambodian (Khmer) Wedding Ceremonies

This is the story of my spring 2008 wedding where we combined Khmer traditions with American traditions (and even some Korean ones!). Learn more about our unique customs and see pictures and video of the beautiful traditional outfits we wore.

78 comments    wedding costumes unique
Shaving, Waxing, Sugaring, Epilating, or Depilatory Creams?91

Shaving, Waxing, Sugaring, Epilating, or Depilatory Creams?

Shaving, waxing, sugaring, epilating, or using depilatory creams or lotions -- what's the difference? How do they compare? In my experience....

21 comments    sugar shaving comparison
Where to Buy Organic Fabric Online?94

Where to Buy Organic Fabric Online?

You spend money and time making sure your family has organic food, and a clean environment. Have you considered going green in the sewing room? Here are resources for organic fabrics adn notions.

30 comments    shopping fabric organic cotton
Cheap and best shopping spots in Chennai90

Cheap and best shopping spots in Chennai

The very word “Chennai” would ring the bell of loud horns sounding on heavy-traffic roads, crowded buses and a bright sun all watching us all day long. But Chennai is getting more and more contemporary day by day. Booming with IT, teeming with...

18 comments    saree shops chennai
Famous Deserts Of The World91

Famous Deserts Of The World

A desert is a type of region or terrain on, Earth's surface which receives very less rainfall compared to other regions. Deserts are extremely dry regions with very little water around. In such extreme climates there is very little plant and animal...

16 comments    nature land mountains
Made in China: A Traveller's guide to knowing what to buy in China87

Made in China: A Traveller's guide to knowing what to buy in China

China manages to combine a great variety of styles, price ranges, and standards in its shopping. By itself this is not so unusual, but the sheer range of shops, stalls, and markets that it takes to serve its...

1 comment    silk beijing shanghai
Epilators - Which One Is For You And Great Epilator Tips89

Epilators - Which One Is For You And Great Epilator Tips

Need tips to get the most out of your epilator? Read these epilator tips to pull that hair out with less pain!

5 comments    epilator epilators silk epil
How To Make A Pomander Or Kissing Ball For A Wedding Decoration88

How To Make A Pomander Or Kissing Ball For A Wedding Decoration

Easy directions for how to make a pomander or kissing ball from silk flowers for your wedding. They can be used as pew markers or for other wedding decoration.

17 comments    wedding flowers silk flowers
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