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Sciences > Anatomy Do humans use only 10 percent of their brain?: 15 of 21
Humans definitely do not use ten percent of their brain. I mean, not for actual thought processing, anyhow. But that does not mean that the whole brain is not useful.It is my understanding from something I read once in National Geographic that humans use one percent of their brains and the rest of the brain is mainly padding.... More..
Style & Beauty > Shoes A brief history of the worst shoe trends: 10 of 14
It is hard to believe, but the ugliest footwear ever invented all happened in the first twelve years of my life. Funnier still, is that I owned a pair representing each sad fad.I was born in 1975, long before the cute, felt-bottomed slippers adorning today's tots were even around. Back then they still made those stiff, white ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Should Christians be discouraged from celebrating Christmas publicly?: 25 of 34
Bah Humbug!Should Christians be discouraged from celebrating Christmas publicly? Of course not! Christmas is for everybody. I can remember inviting a Jewish friend to my parents' Christmas celebration several years back, and I don't remember him turning down any gifts. He drank plenty of wine and ate a pile of cookies, and ev... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: A kiss: 9 of 12
This was the first time that Laurel had been in such close proximity to Daniel.In her prior, brief encounters with him, she had seen him only as a co-worker. A tall, gangly boy. A child, really. Someone to avoid for now and later forget.Today, working together on the project, she noticed new details of him, more than she want... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Vampires: 111 of 141
As vampires go, Norman was a real letdown. A paunchy belly and rotting teeth that made puncturing necks very difficult. He had been pushing fifty and nearly completely bald back in 1727 when what he thought was an ordinary bat had attacked him. He'd been fishing in the creek behind Thatchbury Cottage when the mangy thing swun... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Does a vegetarian diet provide all the nutrients needed by the human body?: 9 of 11
A vegetarian diet absolutely provides all the nutrients needed by the human body.How can I be so sure?Well, I have been a vegetarian for over twenty years and I am still alive. Had I been consuming a diet that did not provide me with the necessary nutrients, I would surely have passed on by now.As I recall, around the time I ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Poetry analysis: To a Mouse, by Robert Burns: 16 of 19
I was a freshman in high school and we had been assigned "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck. None of us were overly excited about the prospect of reading this book. And the title meant nothing to us.Our teacher, Mr. Erickson, explained that the title was based on the poem "To a Mouse" by Robert Burns. He explained the story ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Artists: 11 of 13
"This is going to be your room," said the girl with the long black hair.Henry walked inside and dropped his duffle bag onto the bed."It comes with this bed?" he asked, looking around."Sure. And there might be a dresser in the closet..." She walked over and took a look inside. "Yes, there's a dresser in there. You can't keep t... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Funerals: 12 of 14
Lou Ella hated funerals. They were just so embarrassing. All those sad, crying people in one room. Then the potato salad and ham sandwiches afterwards. None of it was suitably fitting for a holy day. She vowed she would never have a funeral for herself. But, just in case, she purchased a lovely black dress with gossamer sleev... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Decorative fountains: Indoor and outdoor styles: 15 of 16
One of the best ways to improve the value of your home is to start with curb appeal. Adding a fountain to your yard will not only set you apart from your neighbors, but it will also provide a soothing, unique focal point to relax beside after a long day's work. The cost of a fountain is relatively small compared to the value ... More..