Cuisine is a form of art, and just like all art, it has changed again and again throughout history. Case in point, hand a Pop-Tart to a medieval peasant to blow his mind. Some ancient dishes, like stews and porridges, have been with us for thousands of years. Others, however, have fallen to the wayside …
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South Carolina’s unique geography makes it a haven for wildlife. Roaming the state’s woods, you might see white-tailed deer, black bears, wild turkeys, bald eagles, monkeys… Wait, monkeys? Indeed, a bunch of rhesus macaques recently decided to add themselves to the list of wild animals found in South Carolina. Dozens of monkeys made a break …
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When it comes to frozen pizza, what’s your go-to? Here’s to the start of pizza in frozen form and where it’s gotten us to! Before frozen pizza, there was hard flatbread doused with oil and scraps. And that has been around forever. Modern pizza with cheese and tomatoes didn’t come around until the early 18th …
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There are many November national monthly celebrations and you just need to know about them to celebrate them! Do you know about all these monthly things to celebrate? National PPSI Aids Awareness Month National Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Awareness Month National Pet Cancer Awareness Month National Hospice and Palliative Care Month Stomach Cancer Awareness Month …
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As every cat owner knows, the little furballs can be destructive. They might push glasses off the table, shred your couch, or relentlessly bully the dog. Or they might shatter your skull, snap your spine, and leave you screaming in a pool of your own blood. We’re not exaggerating, either. That’s exactly the nightmare scenario …
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We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it many times more — if it’s not nailed, welded, and chained down, someone will steal it. It doesn’t matter how bizarre the thing is. Maple syrup, churches, and a Florida woman’s driveway have all been pilfered by enterprising thieves. We now have another mind-boggling heist to add …
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Do you know this strange Halloween trivia? There are so many fun facts to share with your trick-or-treaters. What does it mean if you see a spider on Halloween? It’s been said that it’s the spirit of a loved one watching over the person. What kind of candy is shaped like three-colored cones? Candy corn is …
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Halloween and bats go together like a horse and carriage. It’s only appropriate, then, that this Halloween week coincides with the International Bat Appreciation Week. And you should appreciate bats. We’d be quickly overrun by all manners of stinging, biting, or just plain irritating insects if bats weren’t there to devour them. So, on this …
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You have one last night and a bunch of activities if you have any extra time! What are the kids going as for Halloween tomorrow? Make Pumpkin Slime All you need is some school glue, water, borax, orange food coloring, black and orange glitter and spiders or eyeballs if you want to make it more …
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There are many things in this world that people perceive to be odd, but are actually quite common. This can include everything from clothing to behaviors and even collectibles. Here’s a look at some commonplace things that are still considered odd by some. Compression socks Although diabetic compression socks are extremely helpful for people …
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