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The interaction between barn owls and farmers used to be a significant aspect of rural life. Because they believed barn owls were effective at eliminating pests, farmers constructed nest boxes within their barns. This brought together traditional abilities and environmental understanding. This practice demonstrated how much the farmers valued the balance of nature and were [...]

Roller skating is a popular hobby for both children and adults. Roller skates were reported to have first been used in a London stage play in year 1743, with John Joseph Merlin claiming the first skate innovation while residing in London in 1760. They even appeared during World War II, when the United States considered [...]

I don’t know about you, but it feels like every summer, the bugs just get worse and worse. You might even avoid going outside after dinner — when the bugs all seem to multiply and begin plotting their attacks. However, you shouldn’t have to risk spending time outdoors because of irritating pests. Instead, try this [...]

An outraged mother and her child recently brought attention to the inappropriate language used by a long-standing car company in their advertising. Despite the slogan’s 70-year history, Nicole Van Dijken and her 7-year-old son were taken aback when they spotted a car with the phrase “no birds” prominently displayed on the side. As the Australian [...]

A man named Jason has been working as a pilot for many years. During the course of his career, he’s faced plenty of unexpected situations which required quick-thinking in order to be resolved. One particular situation, however, made him a hero. During a flight which had just taken place, the plane Jason operated was suddenly [...]

Do you recall the days when simple pleasures and everyday items brought joy and nostalgia into your life? If you do, you might be old – at least, that’s what the charmingly retro packaging of Band-Aid Sheer Strips in a tin can suggests. Once upon a time, these bandages came in a quaint and reusable [...]

John is an American farmer who owns a large plot of land with a vibrant vegetable garden, a blooming orchard, and his comfortable home. John keeps hens in a coop next to his house, some of which he uses for his own purposes and some of which he sells. Over the years, this arrangement has [...]

A “vulgar” billboard posted in Maryland paints President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in a negative light. The billboard, which includes cartoon caricatures of the president and VP, is posted in Huntington in Calvert County along Route 4 and Bowie Shop Road. The sign features the images of the president and vice president [...]

Joan Van Ark rose to fame as Valene Ewing on Dallas, but foremost the spinoff series Knots Landing. The actress reprised her role in 2012 for one episode, and today, she’s happily married to her high school sweetheart with whom she’s had one daughter. Van Ark has gotten older, but the 78-year-old is still going [...]

Ah, the memories of days gone by. Do you recall those lovable wooden dolls that used to adorn your grandma’s clothesline? They were called dolly pegs, and they possessed a certain allure that is difficult to resist. In this article, let’s take a trip down memory lane and explore why these petite wooden companions still [...]