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I was born on a hot summer's night in Florence, Alabama in 1988. While in the hospital, a nurse told my mother I had a very old soul; throughout my childhood, it seemed to my family that that was, indeed, the case. I intuitively knew about the varying aspects

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Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy Returning to an ex repeatedly: Karma or weakness?: 4 of 72
Finding love is one of the most important aspects of human life; when we do find it, we hold onto it tight, and never want to let it go. But sometimes love goes sour. Many women feel as though they've found Mr. Right, only to find that Mr. Right is, in reality, Mr. Wrong. For the many women stuck in the cycle of abusive rela... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should all forms of smoking be illegal?: 1 of 10
While several forms of smoking are illegal, all forms should not be banned. The hottest smoking issue in the United States is currently marijuana: should it remain illegal? Proponents of the legalization of cannabis have made a strong argument. They cite health benefits, such as its analgesic properties and the new industry... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues Options for diagnosing and treating chronic pain: 2 of 15
It's been estimated that as much as one-tenth of the American population suffers from chronic pain. That's a pretty big number. Chronic pain is a condition that far too many people are familiar with. It affects their lives and their livelihoods, sometimes hampering even the most mundane of physical activities. With the averag... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Care How to minimize scars: 1 of 7
Scars come in many different sizes, shapes, and colors. They can be caused by something as harmless as a small pimple or something as major as open heart surgery. One thing all scars have in common is that they can be a nuisance or an eyesore to the scar's owner; some scars even result in a loss of confidence. There are many ... More..
Style & Beauty > Vintage & Bargain Clothing Tips for finding the best vintage clothes: 1 of 7
Clothing fads come and go, but vintage clothing never fades. Some styles are simply timeless; adding a vintage piece to your outfit can bring about an anachronistic yet sophisticated flair to your entire look. Closet Finds The best (and cheapest) resource for finding vintage clothing is the back of your mother's (or grandmo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Democratic Leaders Did America get what it wanted with Obama?: 1 of 7
Yes, America most certainly got what they wanted from President Obama. During the latter years of the Bush administration, most Americans became disillusioned with government and politics in general. With the on-going struggle of war and a generalized economic crash, people felt helpless and hopeless. Where there is hopel... More..
Arts & Humanities > History Mysteries Lost worlds: Lemuria: 1 of 6
Lemuria was believed to be a sunken continent somewhere in the Indian or Pacific oceans. While the possibility of Lemuria has been discredited by science today, the idea of Lemuria is still vividly alive in the minds of occultists and spiritualists. The existence of Lemuria was first theorized in 1864 by zoologist Philip Scl... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History Mary, Queen of Scots' claim to the English throne: 1 of 5
Mary, Queen of Scots, was destined for great power from the moment of her birth. She was the only surviving child of King James V of Scotland and his wife, Marie de Guise. Her paternal grandmother was Margaret Tudor, the sister of King Henry VIII of England, which meant that Mary was Henry's great niece. At the time of her bi... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History The cruelty of Henry VIII: 1 of 5
When people think of Henry VIII, they think of a cruel tyrant who savagely executed those whom he opposed for treason, particularly his wives. It would behoove us all to remember that Henry was, above anything else, a human being. To really understand his actions, one must look at the beginning of his life. Henry VIII was bo... More..
Arts & Humanities > Origins & Firsts in History The first people of the world: 1 of 5
The greatest thing human beings ever did was stand up. Though it may seem like a simple act today, it was a revolutionary concept four million years ago when the first bipedal hominids stood tall amongst the African savannah. Walking on two legs was the first evolutionary step towards what we are today. Because our ancesto... More..