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What You Need to Know About Banned Books
Banning books is not a new idea, but it is a danger to democracy. Included in this article are links to commonly banned books from 1990-2019.
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10 Things You Need to Know About Roan Mountain State Park
Roan Mountain State Park in Tennessee is a perfect location for people who love to fish or hike. An access point to the Appalachian Trail is less than 10 miles away.
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5 Great State Parks for Camping and Hiking in Ohio
With a state as varied as Ohio, the real challenge is deciding on which section you want to explore.
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How to Change a Water Pump on a 3.9 V6 Chevrolet Engine
Changing the water pump on a Chevrolet 3900 V6 engine is not overly difficult. Whether you're working on an Impala or an Uplander, the project should take about 3 hours.
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What You Need to Know Before Heading to Hocking Hills, Ohio
Hocking Hills provides the chance to combine two hobbies: photography and hiking. But with so many trails to hike, the experience can be a little confusing unless you know where to go.
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10 Dangers and Problems of Teenage Drinking
Although a lot of media attention is given to marijuana or other illicit drug use, alcohol remains the number one drug of choice for many teens despite the long-term dangers.
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How I Lost 50 Pounds With One Simple Technique
Like many, I suppose, I found myself overweight and it was causing health problems. But when you are 50-something shedding extra pounds can be difficult. Fortunately, I found a simple technique.
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Games Played by Children in the Early American Colonial Era
Some of the games played by Colonial-era children seem bizarre by today's standards, but one of them enjoyed a resurgence in popularity during the 1950s, and another can still be played online.
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'Dark Money' Explores Funds That Undercut Voice Of U.S. Voters
Is it possible that money overshadows your voice and negates the American principle of One Man, One Vote. In Dark Money, the author details how Big Money is controlling our democratic process.
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How A Fitbit Is Helping Me Develop Healthy Habits
Can a little electronic gadget really keep you on track with your health goals? It can, especially when paired with an app on your smartphone. I found the Fitbit helps make habits -- habitual.
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Obituaries, Caskets And Tombstones Highlight The Funny Business Of Death
Although death is a serious business, the famous and the non-famous alike have been finding humor in it for ages. Here are a few funny obituaries, epitaphs and caskets to lighten your day.
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How To Protect An Outdoor Cat From The Extreme Cold
Bitter cold temperatures can be deadly to domestic animals, but simple steps can be taken to make sure pets not only survive, but are also comfortable during extreme cold snaps.
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How To Take Great Photos Or Create Works Of Art With Your Phone's Camera
Camera phones have forever changed photography with the selfie, but so much more can be done with your phone's camera. By pairing it up with free filtering software, you can creates interesting art.
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Silver Bullions, Non-Circulating And Commemorative Coins To Collect
Not all collectible coins are ones used in circulation. Over the years, the United States Mint has produced coins of interest for just about everyone -- coins that are both beautiful and valuable.
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Actions of American Sniper Chris Kyle And Alvin C. York Highlights Change In America's Approach To War
American Sniper is setting box office records as Americans flock to hear the story of SEAL sniper Chris Kyle. But nearly a century earlier, Americans were honoring a hero from a different kind of war.
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Drugs, Promiscuity And Native American Heritage: 5 Memoirs, Non-Fiction Books Proven To Be Untrue
Sometimes readers just want to believe the authors they read, as is the case with a few of the books on this list. Despite recanting authors or evidence proving books are false, some fans hold on.
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Where Can I Sell My Vintage Toys?
Regardless of why you decide to sell your vintage toys, you want to get top dollar for them. Here are a few ways to help you get what they are worth.
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History of Workplace Safety in the United States
Having a safe place to work may seem like a fundamental right, but thousands still die annually in the U.S. simply trying to earn a paycheck.
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Accidental Deaths in Civilian Conservation Corps Posed Serious Problem In Early Years
Growing up I heard how my grandmother had a dream 'telling' her that her brother was killed in a logging accident. His tragic death was one of many that occurred in CCC camps from 1933-1942.
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Tinker Dave Beaty: Robin Hood figure or leader of 'gang of robbers'?
Union guerilla Tinker Dave Beaty and the Independent Scouts used warfare tactics that mirrored enemy Champ Ferguson. When the U.S. Civil War ended, Beaty would survive -- Ferguson would be executed.
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Champ Ferguson: Notorious killer or slain Confederate war hero?
Champ Ferguson was one of only a two Rebels tried and convicted of war crimes after the United State's Civil War. In a rare twist of fate, Ferguson actions may have impacted my family's future.
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How an Electric Shovel Made Coal Mining Easier in Kansas
I grew up behind a gravel pit, and my father operated the dragline, so I thought I knew what a large earth mover looked like. Then I saw Big Brutus.
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Annual Vintage Toy Shows For The Serious Toy Collector
Whether you want to buy, sell or trade if you are serious about building your vintage toy collection you will want to attend one or more of these annual events held across the country.
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Hosta Flower Varieties to Grow in Your Shade Garden
Make your shade garden the envy of your neighborhood by planting these unique hosta varieties. From gold leaves to red petioles to purple flowers, these hostas are guaranteed to turn heads.
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Web Content Management System CMS Made Simple: How to Build a Form Part 1
Almost all websites anymore have some level of interactivity. The bare minimum of this interaction is the online form. The form allows users to submit information to the owner of the site. In this lesson, you will learn how to create a form in CMS Made SImple, beginning with an 'out-of-the-box'...
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5 Online Auctions Besides eBay That Sell Vintage or Old Toys
eBay is not the only online auction source for vintage toys. Etsy, Bonanza, and Ruby Lane are among five auction sites that have a large selection of high-quality vintage toys for sale.
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How to grow 50 pounds of potatoes in a 2x2 foot area
This article explains a way to grow 50-100 pounds of potatoes in a 2x2 foot area with a potato box. Detailed step-by-step instructions includes ways to build the box in a simple or elegant design.
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My First Week of Gout Pain and How I Treated It
Gout is a form of arthritis that usually attacks the foot, and it can be extremely painful. This article examines the day-by-day symptoms of a gout attack for the first week.
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How To Find Vintage Toys, Old Toys Or Collectibles
If you are a vintage toy collector and are trying to find sources for collectibles, here are more than 10 ideas. Use one of more methods and increase your odds of a great vintage toy find.