Whether you visit the real things or collect miniature versions for the mantle piece, lighthouses are ancient symbols of the seafaring life. They conjure all the heroism, romance, and the physical obstacles associated with the mariners’ world. The following offerings relate a wide array of facts and trivia about lighthouses the world over.
Historians agree that […]

A series of wars fought mainly between Christians and Muslims, the Crusades occurred between 1095 and 1291. The following offerings relate a wide array of facts and trivia about the medieval Crusades.
The majority of the crusaders hailed from England, Italy, France, Austria, and Germany. It was not only soldiers who joined the Pope-sanctioned crusades, but […]

There are many people who feel content living on the surface of life. They aren’t necessarily shallow, or strictly materialistic, but their daily life experiences simply provide them with all the sense of meaning that they desire and they feel no need to seek deeper answers. Perhaps they are the fortunate ones. Those of us […]

Have you ever looked at other people and envied their lifestyle? Wish you had that new car? What about that sprawling house with the land to match?
The truth is, you can have all these things without being saddled with a huge amount of debt. The key to it all – the key to getting everything […]

In recent years, gastric bypass surgery has become a more accepted method of treating obesity. While it may seem an easy fix, this surgery can be dangerous and may have complications. How do you know if it is the right decision for you? You need to be sure that you are well-informed before jumping into […]

Nuclear waste has led to some of the most common concerns for personal safety in our country. With numerous nuclear power plants spread throughout the country and each producing waste from plutonium and uranium, there must be locations to house these radioactive byproducts. While typically dealing with wastes is not an intricate problem, nuclear waste […]

Pick up any item nearby and look for the country of origin on its label. Does it say “Made in the U.S.A”?
At my desk, my camcorder is in easy reach: Japan. My mouse: China. The paper shredder: China. Telephone: China. Roomba vacuum cleaner: China. Plastic toy hammer: China. Picture frame: Thailand. T-shirt: Haiti. Shorts: Alabama.
Finally, […]

Anorexia Nervosa is a dangerous eating disorder in which individuals deliberately deprive themselves of food, in pursuit of reaching an unrealistic an unhealthy ideal of thinness. Simply stated, anorexia is self-imposed starvation.
Anorexia leads to extreme weight loss, with victims striving to achieve and maintain body weight significantly below what is ideal for them. People with […]

The first thing you notice standing on the black sand beach is the incredible silence. As the boat that brought you across Kachemak Bay disappears into the distance and its engines’ whine dies, there is an incredible silence. The sound of your shoe shifting against the sand is the loudest noise around, and you realize […]

Your dream vacation is:
a. An train trip through the Rockies with time at beautiful mountain lodges
b.  A peaceful, romantic retreat to a country spa or oceanside b&b
c.  An intimate exploration of a classic European city
d.  An extravagant, luxurious week in the heart of Manhattan
e. A crazy, spontaneous road trip on back highways
f.  A backpacking or canoe […]