The temperature has been steadily rising here in my state of Oregon with the highs sometimes hitting 95-degrees. Like many homes, we don’t have central air…
In the 18th century, a European explorer watched South Africans chew a mysterious berry before eating a meal. He realized that this mild-tasting fruit actually transforms…
It may resemble Queen Anne’s lace, but giant hogweed is much more than just a pretty face. In fact, it’s a highly-toxic plant that can send…
Books are often banned for containing ideas “The Man” considers dangerous, but have you ever come across a book that was literally poisonous? Librarians at a…
Since it came out in the 1930’s, the game of “Monopoly” has continued to be one of the most popular board games. Its concept may be…
Do you love wine or coffee so much you wish you could take a bath in it? At The Yunessun Spa Resort in Japan, your wish…
In 2003, a flock of Tanzanian flamingos arrived at their new home at Sedgwick County Zoo in Kansas. To prevent the birds from escaping, zookeepers usually…
Stuntmen and acrobats have entertained us for years, but there’s one thing humans can’t do: fly. Even the static robots at Disney, while lifelike, have been…
If you haven’t been using brown butter in your baking, you’re missing out. Brown butter is exactly what it sounds like – butter that’s been melted…
Just about every food needs salt, but you can sometimes overdo it. Luckily, there are ways you can redeem a main meal or a side with…