Contrary To Mainstream Media Reports, Police Fatalities Are Down
Still reeling after a deadly ambush that left five police officers dead in Texas, we hear once again that three officers have been killed in the line of duty in Louisiana. But before we are led astray by mainstream media sensationalism, we need to take a deep breath and look at some hard facts. The number of police officers...
6 Ideas For A Family-Friendly Hike
Do you love hiking, but think your days on the trails are over now that you have young children? Think again! You may not be able to visit all of the same challenging trails that you once enjoyed until your children get older, but you still have plenty of options. The following are six hiking ideas the whole family...
McDonald’s Wants To Own ‘Mac’ Prefix
Yet again McDonald's has claimed ownership of a prefix that has been a part of Scottish and Irish names for centuries. A European court has upheld a 2013 ruling that the MacCoffee trademark of a Singaporean company is invalid. The ruling could make it difficult for other companies to use the Mac or Mc prefix for food or drinks. The...
4 Health Facts You May Not Know About Coconut Oil
Coconut oil. You know, that clear stuff that smells like coconuts (unless you get the refined stuff, but why would you ever want to do that!?). Coconut oil turns hard when it cools below room temperature, and has a certain inherent sweetness that goes nicely in baking. You might have a jar of it in your cupboard, gathering dust....
Why Mustard Seeds Are A Potent Weapon Against Disease
The humble mustard seed has been a constant companion in the culinary and medicinal cupboards of various cultures for millennia. The ancient Greeks and Romans made a point of throwing it in their tasty concoctions whenever they had the chance, while Indians have been pouring mustard seeds into their curries for centuries. Today, the cultural importance of the humble...
Police Rescue Hanging Dog From Car Window
Leaving the window down so a dog wouldn’t overheat seemed like the right thing to do. But in doing so, the owner now face cruelty charges, and worse, his dog could have died. Pup accidentally hangs itself After a dog was spotted hanging by his leash from the open window of a truck in a Walmart parking lot, Sergeant Jason Legleiter...
Woman Spots Chicken Riding Roomba
Hey, we can all use a little help around the house. But this little chicken just wants to go around and around and around… Even chickens deserve a nice ride I don’t know about you but I’d love to come home and find a chicken riding a Roomba. But since I don’t own chickens… or a Roomba, I guess I’ll have...
Whatever Happened To Baby Jessica?
At 18-months old, Texas born Jessica McClure Morales, also known as "Baby Jessica," had fallen down a 22-foot well in her aunt's backyard, where she remained trapped for 58 hours. Twenty-nine years later, we all want to know, whatever happened to the little girl, once dubbed “everybody’s baby?” The rescue of baby Jessica McClure In October 1987, viewers around the world...
6 Ways To Keep Varicose Veins From Destroying Your Summer
It’s summer, and you’d love to go bare-legged. If unsightly varicose veins are keeping you out of shorts or skirts, there are natural and non-invasive treatments available to make those bulgy, ugly veins vanish. Although varicose veins are primarily a cosmetic issue, they can occasionally form life-threatening blood clots. See your doctor immediately if the skin around the varicose veins ulcerates...
Crocodiles Might Be Able to Live Forever, Us Too
You know that whole getting-old-and-dying thing? Turns out, it might be entirely unnecessary. In fact, some lucky creatures out there don’t do it at all. Crocodiles, for instance, don’t age. A crocodile is just as likely to die at seven years old as it is at 70. As they get older, their bodies do not get any slower or become...
