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Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies The health benefits of fennel: 4 of 5
Fennel belongs in the same plant family as aniseed, caraway, and coriander. The flavor is comparable with aniseed however; aniseed oil is quite toxic where as fennel is not only safe for consumption, it has many healthful benefits. Latin for "hay", fennel was once used in animal feed and grows wild throughout the word. It or... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health A brief history of veterinary medicine: 4 of 5
The practice of veterinary medicine has been documented for centuries. In 200 BC, a Roman agricultural writer, Cato, recommended using olive oil and good wine for the scab in sheep. Many scholars will agree that veterinary medicine evolved from the treatment of the horse. The farrier has been noted as being the most importan... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Signs that your cat may have feline diabetes: 10 of 12
Cats with diabetes lose the control of their blood sugar levels. When food is consumed, glucose is processed and used as energy. When a cat's body is working properly, insulin is secreted thus telling the body to convert the glucose to energy. Feline diabetes is the failure of the body to regulate these levels. Veterinarians... More..
Society & Lifestyle > South & Central American Culture Interesting facts about El Salvador: 5 of 6
El Salvador is the only Central American country that does not have a coastline on the Caribbean Sea. It is also the smallest country in land size and the second largest in population (after Guatemala) of all the countries in Central America. This small country is only about 8,200 square miles but has an estimated population... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Breeds Cat breed facts: Ocicat: 5 of 6
The first Ocicat was created by Michigan breeder Virginia Daly. Although her attempt was to produce an Abyssinian-pointed Siamese, the result instead was "Tonga", the first Ocicat. Born in 1964, Tonga was the result of the breeding between a champion Chocolate Point Siamese male and a female that was part Seal Point Siamese ... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Quick and easy salad recipes: 58 of 67
A salad does not have to be boring, tasteless or for dieters only. However, the incredible salad is only as interesting and flavorful as the ingredients we use to create it. The folowing recipes are quick, family friendly and are versatile. The ingredients used will spice up a boring side dish and turn them into a complete a... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Thanksgiving leftovers: 13 of 15
I am a confessed cook-aholic, especially at the holidays. I love to create huge meals and I tend to cook more than our family can possibly eat. Thank goodness for my stand-by leftover recipes that I turn to every year so that nothing goes to waste. The recipes that I use are simple because while I do enjoy cooking, I also en... More..
Society & Lifestyle > South & Central American Culture Interesting facts about Bolivia: 7 of 8
Bolivia is a landlocked country that is located in the heart of South America. Dominated by the Andes Mountains, Bolivia has one of the highest altitudes of all countries. Nevado Sajama, the country's highest mountain, is 21,391 feet high. This remarkable country is rich in culture and history, both of which add to the beaut... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Easy Christmas crafts for kids: 7 of 8
Kid's craft projects shouldn't be difficult to create. Luckily there are many easy child craft projects that can be created during the holidays. These Christmas crafts are not only simple to put together, they are inexpensive since most of the items used can be found right in your own home. Holiday Paper Tubes These simple a... More..
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Book reviews: Big Words for Little People, by Jamie Lee Curtis: 7 of 8

"Big Words for Little People" is the eighth children's book to be authored by Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell. These vibrant and poetic books span across a wide variety of learning subjects. Ms. Curtis uses the art of reading to educate young minds on learning those big words as seen in this book. She also addresses serio... More..