More and more women who suffer from body aches and sleep problems are hearing the word ‘fibromyalgia’ when they visit their Doctor. What is fibromyalgia? It is a disorder affecting two to four percent of the population characterized by long term, soft fibrous tissue pain and sleep disturbances. Other symptoms which may […]

Peppermint is used for flavoring in gum, mints, toothpaste, and some desserts and in cuisines. It is one of the oldest medicinal herbs, used in Greece, Rome, and Egypt. Menthol, used in many over-the-counter medications, is derived from peppermint. Less common names of this herb include: Mentha piperita, brandy mint, and lamb […]

While many people may know every combo on the menu at McDonald’s, there are a lot of interesting facts about fast food you may not know:
- Fast food may seem like a modern idea, but in the streets of ancient Rome and Greece, vendors sold ready-to-eat meals to patrons.
- The most popular side item […]

· Over one hundred men, women and children left Britain in 1587 to settle in the New World. They established a settlement on Roanoke Island, located on North Carolina’s coast. Every person had vanished within three years. What became of the lost colony? It is a mystery that challenges archaeologists and historians to this day.
· Who […]

When did people start keeping fish as pets? While fish have been kept by people for thousands of years as pets, it was usually in a pool or a pond. In fact, it wasn’t until 1853 when aeration and filtration of water was understood, that people in London kept the first fish as indoor pets. […]

James Madison is known as the Father of the Constitution. Who was this founding father, and what made him so remarkable?
Madison was instrumental in getting the Constitutional Congress to meet in Philadelphia that hot summer of 1787. He realized that the only way the States could survive was if they formed a strong […]

Unlike most fish, tuna has pink meat, due to the fact that their blood has a higher oxygen content.
The Bluefin Tuna can weigh up to approximately 1,500 pounds.
A picture of the Northern Bluefin Tuna has been on stamps from Maldives, Cuba, Western Sahara, and Canada.
The body of the Northern Bluefin Tuna is shaped like a […]

In the 1930s it was New York’s famous art deco skyscraper, modeled after a 1929 Chrysler radiator cap. Complete with dazzling stainless-steel arches, a revolutionary spire, and gargoyles standing guard. It was a brilliant work of art and an impressive monument to automotive technology.
The classically inspired Beaux Arts design of The United States […]

They have been some of the most famous leaders in the United States, but many of the interesting facts below are still unknown to most Americans:
- The only president that was never married was James Buchanan.
- Many U.S. presidents have been religious men. Most have been either Episcopalian or Presbyterian.
- Many years after his presidential […]

The Walleye is a very elusive fish is and is one that fisherman strive to catch. Here are some facts about the Walleye and some tips on catching one.
The Walleyes eat in the morning and dusk. This is the best time to catch one.
The name Walleye comes from its pearlescent eye. […]