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As youths, my older siblings would make up fables and fairy tales to entertain the rest of us. So when I was assigned to write and illustrate a fictional story in the first grade, I used one of my older sister's stories as inspiration for mine. I don't believe

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Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods How to rehydrate chiles: 1 of 10
Many of today's favorite foods were created out of necessity. Chiles were originally dried simply because they store better that way. However, drying them also deepens and changes their flavor. Chiles are dried by different methods. Sun-drying is the simple process of laying them out in the warm dry air and allowing the sun t... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Fish in tanks and aquariums: Plastic prisons or delightful decor?: 1 of 8
Anyone who spends enough time with animals eventually learns to "speak their language". Although not with words, fish can and do communicate. When a fish is happy it will appear active, its fins spread wide, its color vibrant and eyes clear and sharp. An unhappy fish, by contrast, will be dull and listless, it will cower and ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The unknown: 7 of 49
Living Dreams:And so it comes to this.Only hours now remain before I am to be executed.I am not afraid, I am not remorseful.I do not find anything to feel about my situation at all- it is but a formality. I have been dead to this world for quite some time already. Not dead entirely, but to this world only. You see, I live and... More..
Home & Garden > Houseplants 10 quick tips to keep your orchids looking gorgeous: 1 of 7
Symbol of exotic beauty; the orchid. The sound of the word conjures visions of a tropical paradise. Maybe you've seen these denizens of misty cloud forests and believed that they were only within the realm of specialists to keep. Perhaps you've tried keeping one, but watched it slowly whither and die under the same conditions... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish How to clean a fish tank: 1 of 6
Having maintained aquariums professionally for nearly twenty years, I have learned that almost all aquarium maintenance professionals follow the same basic procedure when cleaning aquariums. The only variations involve specialty tanks, such as reef aquariums or planted aquariums. For the purpose of this article, I will be dis... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Live plants vs. plastic plants for your fish tank: 1 of 5
Do you really have to choose between live plants and plastic plants for your aquarium? Does it really make a difference? In short, yes. While it is possible to keep live plants with plastic ones, the end result will never be optimal. This is primarily due to the fact that a tank set up to properly house live plants will becom... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Guide to setting up a freshwater fish tank: 4 of 17
So, you plan to set up a new aquarium? Good for you! You're already taking the first correct step; educating yourself. By reading up on the subject beforehand, you will be much more likely to have an enjoyable experience rather than a negative one. Setting up a freshwater aquarium is really not that difficult as long as you k... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Unexplainable: 5 of 21
In that twilight between idol rest and pure, deep slumber I was awakened by a sudden and terrible impression; I was not alone.My eyes opened as my heart leapt in my chest- adrenaline surged through my veins. Was it something from a vague impression that was not quite yet a dream? I felt a voice in my head that seemed alien. I... More..
Food & Drink > Tea Recipes: Hibiscus tea: 2 of 7
Anyone who's ever had a glass of ice cold hibiscus tea on a hot day knows how refreshing this beverage can be! And it is as easy to make as it is delicious. In Mexico it is known as Agua de Jamaica, and is more popular than lemonade for beating the heat. The dark red, dried flowers of the hibiscus plant can be bought in bulk ... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods How to handle chiles safely: 3 of 10
Aside from the ability to cause mild to extreme discomfort, the oils responsible for causing the burning sensation in chiles is not actually harmful. However, there are some guidelines you may wish to follow in order to minimize painful consequences when handling hot chiles.The first and most important rule is, "Never rub you... More..