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Pets & Animals > Birds Why people are so fascinated by owls

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Owls strike us as mysterious and a little bit scary which earns them a place with the other "odd birds" of Halloween such as Frankenstein and Dracula. Owls are even odd among other ornithological creatures and never cease to fascinate us. Who else besides Linda Blair in the Exorcist can turn her head like that, I ask you? Who... More..

Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat?

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When you think about all the reasons humans keep pets in the first place, the answer is clear: dogs win, paws down! There is a dog to fit every potential dog owner. There are huge dogs and tiny dogs, active dogs and quiet dogs, gentle dogs and commanding dogs, gorgeous dogs and homely dogs, gangley-loping-drooling-all-over yo... More..

Arts & Humanities > William Shakespeare Shakespeare's portrayal of women

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Any interpretation of Shakespeare's portrayal of women must be considered within the context of his day. His women were stereotypical of Elizabethan times. Art imitating Life, as it were. His women had depth and substance and got their share of the good lines, but his use of female characterization was, in many plays, to s... More..

Arts & Humanities > History (Other) The sinking of the Titanic: Unavoidable tragedy or careless accident?

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The sinking of the Titanic can be understood on many different levels, both realistically and symbolically. Did it have to happen? Only God knows. But the fact that it did happen leaves a cautionary warning for posterity. As when Icarus flew too close to the Sun, the mighty were brought low. While not intentionally a careless... More..

Arts & Humanities > Awareness & Reality How do we know that we exist?

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How do we know that we exist? That would make a good question for the Oracle of Delphi or an amusing riddle for the Sphinx. It would be at home in a book of Japanese koans such as "What is the sound of one hand clapping?" and other unanswerable questions designed to get the neurons firing in the ninety percent of our brains w... More..

Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Pet sitter or boarding kennel: Who should care for your pet while you're away?

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I would choose between a pet sitter and a kennel for my pet the same way I would choose between an individual sitter and a day care for my child. While there are valid pros and cons on either side of the question, I would most likely opt for the individual pet sitter. Quality care is the top consideration for me and while bo... More..

Arts & Humanities > Artists & Artwork Van Gogh: Artistic brillance vs. insanity

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That proverbial line between genius and insanity is often just a wisp of a brush stroke. Ironic, isn't it, how two seemingly opposite qualities can become so enmeshed that they are like twins wearing each other's clothes. Can such artistic brilliance as Van Gogh's be birthed by insanity? While Van Gogh's sanity is by some cal... More..

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1. The sinking of the Titanic: Unavoidable tragedy or careless accident?
2. Why people are so fascinated by owls
3. Pet sitter or boarding kennel: Who should care for your pet while you're away?
4. Shakespeare's portrayal of women
5. How do we know that we exist?
6. Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat?
7. Van Gogh: Artistic brillance vs. insanity

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