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Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore All about vampires and vampirism: 5 of 24
The Funk & Wagnalls Dictionary defines vampire as such: vam-pire n. 1. In folklore, a corpse that rises from it's grave at night to suck the blood of the living. Kind of a bland description, don't you think? Today's vampire has taken on a wholly new meaning, often beyond any description or definition. A vampire can actually ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore Do fantasy creatures really exist?: 13 of 34
By the looks of the voting on this debate, there are many who say "NO". But, perhaps, those who did vote "NO" are afraid to admit that fantasy creatures do exist. Now why would anyone believe in anything they can't see or touch? After all, this is a world of harsh reality, death and taxes, the work-a-day world with all its t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values Exposing spoiled consumers (and sympathizing with people on the 'other side' of the counter): 3 of 7
I've been working in a retail store for a year now. I hadn't done this type of work since I was a high school senior in 1970. I don't recall ever being treated like I was a couple of weeks ago. For that matter,the facts escape me that customers ever acted like they do today; inconsiderate, rude and socially unacceptable. On ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values The good ol' days: Relishing unforgettable memories: 10 of 23
Typically, I am not an impulse buyer when I grocery shop, but when I saw the display of caramel apples in the produce department, I could not resist. I was especially pleased that they came in two-to-a-pack. As I traversed through the familiar aisles, picking up the items from my mental shopping list, I looked for Bubble-Up ... More..