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Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Memorable pranks for April Fools Day: 3 of 55
April Fools Day has long been a day of pranksters and jokes, but what are the biggest pranks of all time? According to the Museum of Hoaxes, here are the top five April Fools Day pranks ever:#5-San SerriffeIn 1977, The Guardian', a British paper, published a seven-page story about San Serriffe. This small republic was said to... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs Cooking uses and healing properties of sage: 1 of 17
Sage has been a main component in the herbalist's cabinet for thousands of years. Used medicinally before it touched Grandma's Thanksgiving Stuffing, sage can be used for mind, body, food, and overall health. Originally from the Mediterranean, sage spread throughout European countries, and can now be found all over the world.... More..
Pets & Animals > Exotic Pets & Animals Tips for keeping pigs as pets: 1 of 13
Miniature pigs can make wonderful pets for the right person. Not only are they incredibly intelligent, they are fun, loving, and playful additions to the right family. Make sure you do your research before choosing to adopt one of these pot bellied mischief makers. Not long ago, miniature pigs were a fad, and tons of people h... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Your most meaningful family traditions: 30 of 348
Tradition to my family means forever. When we choose one, we don't give it up. It also means familiar. We thrive on tradition, because it creates memories forever, as well as helping us remember where we came from. One such tradition is the Camera from Santa. Every year, Santa leaves a disposable camera and a small photo alb... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Games that encourage kids to use their imagination: 2 of 21
Nurturing imagination in a child is vital because it promotes problem solving skills needed to become a successful adult. In order to encourage imaginative play, adults need to step back and let them explore with little expectations of the outcome. Children learn so much from trial and error, from engaging their senses, and l... More..
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality Teen advice: How to tell if you're ready for sex: 1 of 10
Emotions are high, you think you're in love, kissing is turning to petting, and you find yourself asking, "Am I ready for sex?" Even if you think you're sure that you're ready to have sex for the first time, there are some things you need to know. Sex is the most personal experience you can share with another person, but if y... More..
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders Phobias: 1 of 10
The basics of phobias:Phobias are irrational fears of things, events, or places that pose little or not threat of harm. Fear is a natural response to danger in humans, but phobias take fear to a whole new level. People who have phobias may experience a feeling of panic, horror, terror, uncontrollable thoughts, rapid heartbeat... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Asian Culture China's one child policy: 2 of 17
Although China's 'One Child' law was put in place in 1979, it was made wors in 1994, when China's National People's Congress passed the Mother and Child Health Law. Under the law, China was allowed to prevent marriages and births depending on people's physical and mental health status. It was another tool for the government t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Meditation & Prayer Relaxation: Releasing stress: 4 of 32
Relaxation is a learned art, but necessary for people with phobias and anxiety disorders to have as a part of their daily ritual. At first, it seems like a complicated intrusion, and a lot of people don't succeed because they don't give it their best shot. It's not hard, it just takes perseverance. You deserve to have a relax... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology How financial planning can save your marriage: 1 of 8
Among the top five reasons more than half of all marriages fail are the finances. Either the responsibility is not shared because one person dictates them, or one person refuses to take them seriously. A relationship is a partnership. It can't just be a partnership on some things, it has to be everything from raising the kids... More..